The word "laxatol" is spelled as /læksətɒl/. The first syllable is spelled with the letter "l" and the short "a" sound. The second syllable is spelled with the letter "x," which represents the "ks" sound, followed by the "a" sound. The final syllable is spelled with the letter "t" and the British English pronunciation of the "o" sound. "Laxatol" is a medication used to treat constipation, and its spelling may be unfamiliar to those who are not accustomed to medical terminology.
Trade name of a preparation of phenolphthalein.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.