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laxation
[ lak-sey-shuhn ]
noun
- a loosening or relaxing.
- the state of being loosened or relaxed.
- a bowel movement.
laxation
/ ±ôæ°ìˈ²õ±ðɪʃə²Ô /
noun
- the act of making lax or the state of being lax
- physiol defecation
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of laxation1
C14: from Latin ±ô²¹³æÄå³Ùio, from ±ô²¹³æÄå°ù±ð to slacken
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For constipation: Researchers believe the soluble and insoluble fibers help aid in laxation for a desirably soft, bulky stool.
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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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