Digestive Health Vocabulary

noun a medicine that causes the evacuation of the bowels

adjective having the effect of cleansing or purifying

• The doctor prescribed a purgative to help cleanse the patient's digestive system.
• I need to take a purgative to get rid of this stomach ache.
• I heard that new juice cleanse is a great purgative for detoxing.
• Facing the truth was a purgative experience that helped her let go of the past.

noun NCGS is an acronym that stands for Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which individuals experience symptoms similar to those of celiac disease after consuming gluten.
• My friend was recently diagnosed with NCGS, so she has to be really careful about what she eats.
• I heard NCGS can really mess with your stomach if you eat gluten.
• Dealing with NCGS is like walking on eggshells when it comes to food choices.