˜yÐÄvlog

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laxation

[ lak-sey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a loosening or relaxing.
  2. the state of being loosened or relaxed.
  3. a bowel movement.


laxation

/ ±ôæ°ìˈ²õ±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the act of making lax or the state of being lax
  2. physiol defecation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of laxation1

1350–1400; Middle English laxacion < Latin ±ô²¹³æÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±ô²¹³æÄå³Ù¾±Å ) a loosening, equivalent to ±ô²¹³æÄå³Ù ( us ) (past participle of ±ô²¹³æÄå°ù±ð to loosen, derivative of laxus; lax ) + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion
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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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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.

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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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