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milk of magnesia

/ˈmɪlk əv mæɡˈniːʒə/

Traducción: Suspensión blanca y lechosa de hidróxido de magnesio en agua, usada como antiácido para aliviar la acidez y la indigestión, o como laxante para aliviar el estreñimiento.

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/ˈmɪlk əv mæɡˈniːʒə/C1formalmedical
  • esSuspensión blanca y lechosa de hidróxido de magnesio en agua, usada como antiácido para aliviar la acidez y la indigestión, o como laxante para aliviar el estreñimiento.

A white, milky suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion, or as a laxative to relieve constipation.

  1. Antacid and laxativeB2formal

    A white, milky suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and as a laxative to treat constipation.

    esleche de magnesia

    • The doctor recommended milk of magnesia for her occasional constipation.
    • He took a spoonful of milk of magnesia to settle his upset stomach.
    • Milk of magnesia is often used as a gentle laxative before medical procedures.