Medical Dictionary

loose

adj \ˈlüs\
loos·erloos·est

Medical Definition of LOOSE

1
a :  not rigidly fastened or securely attached b (1) :  having worked partly free from attachments <a loose tooth> (2) :  having relative freedom of movement c :  produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus <a loose cough>
2
a :  not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement <loose connective tissue> b :  not solid :  watery <loose stools>
3
:  overactive; specifically :  marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools <loose bowels>
4
:  not tightly drawn or stretched <loose skin>
loose·ly adverb
loose·ness noun

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