laxation
Americannoun
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a loosening or relaxing.
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the state of being loosened or relaxed.
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a bowel movement.
noun
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the act of making lax or the state of being lax
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physiol defecation
Etymology
Origin of laxation
1350–1400; Middle English laxacion < Latin laxātiōn- (stem of laxātiō ) a loosening, equivalent to laxāt ( us ) (past participle of laxāre to loosen, derivative of laxus; lax ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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For constipation: Researchers believe the soluble and insoluble fibers help aid in laxation for a desirably soft, bulky stool.
From US News
Kiwifruit is a good source of fiber, like many fruits, but research supports that kiwifruit fibers have a high water holding capacity, aiding in laxation in the colon.
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While Passover only comes once each year, these lessons in laxation have year-round applicability.
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Besides taking part in this composition, the bran, being in a great measure insoluble, passes in bulk through the bowels, assisting daily laxation—a most important consideration.
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