Absorbefacient

/ˌæbsɔɹbɪˈfeɪʃənt/ adjective, noun

Definition

A medical term for something that promotes absorption or helps the body absorb substances, especially in medical contexts.

Etymology

From Latin absorbere (to absorb) plus -facient (from facere 'to make'). It's a learned medical/pharmaceutical term meaning 'something that causes absorption.'

Kelly Says

This is the kind of word doctors use on prescription bottles—an absorbefacient ingredient helps your digestive system actually use the medicine instead of just passing it through your system!

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