강렬한 감정의 표출을 통해 정신적 정화와 안도감을 주는.
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
예문:
"Writing a journal about her trauma proved to be a cathartic experience."
"The audience found the tragic ending of the play strangely cathartic."
배변을 촉진하거나 장 내용물의 배설을 돕는 작용을 하는.
Relating to or acting as a purgative; promoting the evacuation of the bowels.
예문:
"Certain herbal teas have a mild cathartic effect on the digestive system."
"The doctor warned that excessive use of cathartic substances could lead to dehydration."
배변을 돕기 위해 사용하는 약제나 물질.
A substance or drug that accelerates defecation; a purgative.
예문:
"Castor oil was historically used as a potent cathartic."
"The patient was prescribed a mild cathartic to relieve chronic constipation."