laxation

/lækˈseɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of relaxing or loosening; a state of being loose or slack.
    • The laxation of safety rules led to several minor accidents in the factory.
    • The laxation of the rope caused the tent to collapse.
    • After a long week of work, she enjoyed the laxation of her muscles in a warm bath.
  2. The act of passing waste from the body; bowel movement.
    • Fiber helps promote regular laxation.
    • The doctor asked about the patient's daily laxation habits.
    • He experienced difficulty with laxation after the surgery.
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