laxation

• Substantivo que designa o processo de eliminação das fezes pelo ânus, ou a ação de afrouxar, relaxar ou enfraquecer algo.

A noun referring to the process of eliminating fecal waste from the body through the anus, or the act of making something less tight or rigid.

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1. Bowel movementB2formalmedical

   The process of eliminating fecal waste from the body through the anus.

   Defecação

   • The medication can promote regular laxation.
   • Dietary fiber is important for healthy laxation.
   • The doctor asked about the patient's laxation habits.

   Sinônimosbowel movementdefecationeliminationevacuationexcretionmovement

   Antônimosconstipation

2. Loosening or relaxingC1formal

   The act of making something less tight, firm, or strict.

   Relaxamento

   • The laxation of the rope allowed the sail to unfurl.
   • The new policy resulted in a laxation of the previous strict rules.
   • The massage promoted the laxation of tense muscles.

   Sinônimoseasinglooseningrelaxationreleaseslackening

   Antônimosconstrictioncontractionrestrictionstiffeningtensiontightening