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Laxanzium

English translation: laxative

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German term or phrase:	Laxantium (wrong spelling: Laxanzium)
English translation:	laxative
Entered by:	Dr. Johanna Schmitt

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21:14 Nov 3, 2009

German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals / medication name

German term or phrase: Laxanzium

Context:
Die Dauermedizin bestand aus Gabapentin, Carbidopa, Defluoretten und einem Laxanzium.

This is medication for someone with tetraplegia and spasticity.

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laxative

Explanation:
Laxans = Laxantium = Abführmittel

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Dr. Johanna Schmitt
Germany
Local time: 14:57

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laxative

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laxative

Susanne Schiewe (medical & IT translations)

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peer agreement (net): +8

laxative

Explanation:
Laxans = Laxantium = Abführmittel

Dr. Johanna Schmitt
Germany
Local time: 14:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 39

Grading comment

Thanks everyone!

4 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

laxative

Explanation:
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Note added at 5 Min. (2009-11-03 21:20:47 GMT)
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A laxative is a medication used to produce bowel movements. Laxative overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
http://pennstatehershey.psu.edu/healthinfo/hie/1/002586.htm

Susanne Schiewe (medical & IT translations)
Germany
Local time: 14:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 22