laxation
noun
lax·a·tion
lak-ˈsā-shən 
: a bowel movement
the danger of absorption of toxic amounts of mercury if laxation does not occur after taking calomel—
United States Dispensatory, 27th ed.
United States Dispensatory, 27th ed.Dictionary Entries Near laxation
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“Laxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/laxation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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