What is "deobstruent"

Deobstruent \De*ob"stru*ent\, a. (Med.) Removing obstructions; having power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body; aperient. -- n. (Med.) A medicine which removes obstructions; an aperient.

a. (context medicine English) Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body; aperient. n. Any medicine that removes obstructions; an aperient.