From root: dumi
Usage Note
Pampadumi refers to something, like medicine or food, used to induce bowel movement.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng pampadumi. "
Natural Translation
I bought a laxative.
Literal Translation
Bought I of laxative.
" Uminom siya ng pampadumi. "
Natural Translation
He/She took a laxative.
Literal Translation
Drank he/she of laxative.
" Ipinayo ng doktor na uminom muna ng pampadumi bago sumailalim sa pagsusuri sa tiyan. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised taking a laxative first before undergoing the stomach examination.
Literal Translation
Advised of doctor that drink first of laxative before undergo to examination at stomach.
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