laxation
[ lak-sey-shuhn ]
noun
a loosening or relaxing.
the state of being loosened or relaxed.
a bowel movement.
Origin of laxation
1Words Nearby laxation
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British Dictionary definitions for laxation
laxation
/ (lækˈseɪʃən) /
noun
the act of making lax or the state of being lax
physiol defecation
Origin of laxation
1C14: from Latin laxātio, from laxāre to slacken
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