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paracetamolo

English translation: paracetamol

14:24 Feb 4, 2009
Italian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Italian term or phrase: paracetamolo
Usually translated as Acetaminophen, but it is not correct (Acetaminophen was withdrawn in Italy)
Luca B.
English translation:paracetamol
Explanation:
Theoretically acetaminophen and paracetamol are synonyms. But the term - acetaminophen is used in American English and paracetamol - Europe.
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paracetamol


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracetamol

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http://www.xagena.it/news/e-farmacia_it_news/7caf725460a122e...

Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 17:05
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agree  Elettra Franchi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetaminophen
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
paracetamol


Explanation:
Theoretically acetaminophen and paracetamol are synonyms. But the term - acetaminophen is used in American English and paracetamol - Europe.

Kristina Pliuskyte
Lithuania
Local time: 18:05
Native speaker of: Native in LithuanianLithuanian
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