lax

Examples

• All

• Digital examination may be necessary to find the cervix, and if the walls of the vagina are lax, using a condom or the thumb of a latex-free glove, with the tip cut off, over the speculum may assist in holding the vaginal walls firmly.

  Academic text (2015)

• The findings of the present study may reflect a general tendency of ESRD patients to become more lax in sustaining dietary restrictions and medication schedules over time.

  Academic text (2009)

• I'm pretty certain that Chinese food has ex lax in it, at least for me.

• When her body finally went lax, Monsoon, alone with her, felt frightened.

  Fiction book (1995)

• This year, though, because of the summer's heat, I've been lax.

  Blog text (2)

• Mastopexy can prove to be a challenging procedure due to the ptotic and lax tissue exhibited by a sagging breast.

  Academic text (2015)

• After eating spicy food, I realized my stomach felt lax and needed to empty quickly.

• Certain medications can make your digestive system lax, leading to more frequent trips to the bathroom.

• If you consume too many sugary drinks, it may make your bowels lax and cause discomfort.

Synonyms

L

loose

vslax

8 6.0

Soft, watery bowel movements that happen often

focuses on the organ itself tending to empty easily or excessively

Antonyms

C

constipated

15 5.1

Not able to pass stool easily

Compounds

E

ex-lax fish

• Informal

9.9

A fish dish that people think makes them need the bathroom quickly

How Loose

diarrheal

• Specialized

5.6

lax

• Specialized

1 7.9

soft

552 1.0

normal

∞ 1.0

constipated

15 5.1

Surface Forms

Etymology