raréfaction des gaz

English translation: reduced frequency of passing gas (flatus)

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French term or phrase:raréfaction des gaz
English translation:reduced frequency of passing gas (flatus)
Entered by: joanna menda

15:14 Mar 25, 2017
French to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / patient record
French term or phrase: raréfaction des gaz
Hi,

The original sentence is "un tableau de constipation et de nausées et de vomissements avec raréfaction des gaz depuis 48 hours."

According to you does this mean he has less gas (is less bloated) or is having problems passing gas?

Thanks

Joanna
joanna menda
Canada
Local time: 06:52
reduced frequency of passing gas (flatus)
Explanation:
Same expression often used in relation to stool frequency - see http://www.ladietetiquedutao.com/constipation.html
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reduced frequency of passing gas (flatus)


Explanation:
Same expression often used in relation to stool frequency - see http://www.ladietetiquedutao.com/constipation.html

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