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os

English translation: per os= oral

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Italian term or phrase:os
English translation:per os= oral
Entered by: Amy Christie

18:58 Apr 26, 2005
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / cosmetic breast surgery
Italian term or phrase: os
Cosmetic breast surgery

In the section dealing with anaesthesia

Alcuni farmaci antiinfiammatori non steroidei per os

I want to put bone, for obvious reasons, but I am not sure if this is the case.

Thank you once again!
Amy Christie
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:33
per os= oral
Explanation:
Hi Amy

"Per os" means "oral". Here, it's "oral antiinflammatory drugs/NSAIDs".

Instead, for medication instructions to nurses or patients, the common form is "per os".

Good luck,

Elena
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Thanks again Elena and also to everyone else for the help!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +5per os= oral
Elena Sgarbo (X)
5PO (orally)
Lamprini Kosma
4mouth
silvia b (X)


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
mouth


Explanation:
per os is Latin, it means "per via orale"

silvia b (X)
Local time: 09:33
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 72
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PO (orally)


Explanation:
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Lamprini Kosma
Italy
Local time: 09:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
per os
per os= oral


Explanation:
Hi Amy

"Per os" means "oral". Here, it's "oral antiinflammatory drugs/NSAIDs".

Instead, for medication instructions to nurses or patients, the common form is "per os".

Good luck,

Elena

Elena Sgarbo (X)
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 453
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Thanks again Elena and also to everyone else for the help!

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agree  Science451
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