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Laxative

LAX
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A medication that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation.

Standard Abbreviation

LAX

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  lax VARCHAR(100),  -- Laxative
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lax as laxative
FROM claims;

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