1. the act of loosening the bowels; a bowel movement
Usage: medical
2. the process of becoming loose or relaxed
Usage: formal

Examples

• The doctor recommended a mild laxative to promote laxation.
• Regular laxation is important for digestive health.
• The medication caused increased laxation as a side effect.
• Dietary fiber helps maintain normal laxation.
• The laxation of the rope allowed it to fall slack.
• Muscle laxation occurred after the tension was released.