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Definition of Laxation
1. Noun. The elimination of fecal waste through the anus.
Exact synonyms: Defecation, Shitting
Specialized synonyms: Bm, Bowel Movement, Movement, Haematochezia, Hematochezia, Dump, Shit, Urochesia, Urochezia
Generic synonyms: Elimination, Evacuation, Excreting, Excretion, Voiding
Derivative terms: Defecate, Shit
Specialized synonyms: Bm, Bowel Movement, Movement, Haematochezia, Hematochezia, Dump, Shit, Urochesia, Urochezia
Generic synonyms: Elimination, Evacuation, Excreting, Excretion, Voiding
Derivative terms: Defecate, Shit
2. Noun. The act of making something less tight.
Exact synonyms: Loosening
Specialized synonyms: Undoing, Unfastening, Untying
Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Alteration, Modification
Derivative terms: Loosen, Loosen, Loosen
Antonyms: Tightening
Specialized synonyms: Undoing, Unfastening, Untying
Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Alteration, Modification
Derivative terms: Loosen, Loosen, Loosen
Antonyms: Tightening
Definition of Laxation
1. n. The act of loosening or slackening, or the state of being loosened or slackened.
Definition of Laxation
1. the act of relaxing [n -S]
Medical Definition of Laxation
1. Bowel movement, with or without laxatives. Origin: see laxative (05 Mar 2000)