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l.u.

English translation: bilateral(ly), (on) both sides

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Latin term or phrase:l.u.
English translation:bilateral(ly), (on) both sides
Entered by: Joseph Brazauskas

00:58 May 1, 2007
Latin to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / abbreviation
Latin term or phrase: l.u.
From an autopsy report. The context is: 'Hypostasis et oedema pulmonum. Hydrothorax mls. 200-200 l.u.'

I understand all but this abbreviation. 'L' may be for l(aevus), though I doubt this, but what does the u stand for?

Any help, dear colleagues, would be vastly appreciated.
Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 08:48
bilateral(ly), (on) both sides
Explanation:
l.u. = lateris utriusque = bilateral(ly), (on) both sides

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Elizabeth Rudin
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:48
Grading comment
Perfect.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2bilateral(ly), (on) both sides
Elizabeth Rudin
2laevis unilateralis, left unilateral
Clifford Marcus


  

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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
laevis unilateralis, left unilateral


Explanation:
pretty much a guess to be honest...

Clifford Marcus
Local time: 13:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Jim Tucker (X): this doesn't explain 200-200, which suggests the amount found on each side, not just one
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
bilateral(ly), (on) both sides


Explanation:
l.u. = lateris utriusque = bilateral(ly), (on) both sides



Elizabeth Rudin
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in HungarianHungarian, Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Perfect.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jim Tucker (X): this makes more sense, because it explains 200-200
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, Jim.
agree  Gliron (X)
10 hrs
  -> Thank you, Gliron.
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