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Laxative
LAXgeneral
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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