sorbefacient

/ (ˌsɔːbɪˈfeɪʃənt) /

adjective

inducing absorption

noun

a sorbefacient drug

Word Origin for sorbefacient

C19: from Latin sorbē ( re) to absorb + -facient

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Medical definitions for sorbefacient

sorbefacient
[ sôr′bə-fāshənt ]

adj.

Promoting absorption. Used of a medicine or an agent.

Other words from sorbefacient

sor′be•facient n.