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Receivables - Accounts receivables-net (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable | € 3,609 | € 4,992
Personal Health [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable | 1,341 | 1,266
Diagnosis & Treatment [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable | 1,489 | 1,476
Connected Care & Health Informatics [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable | 706 | 664
HealthTech Other [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable | € 72 | 81
Lighting [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable |  | 1,477
Legacy Items [Member] |  |
Receivables [Line items] |  |
Accounts receivable |  | € 28

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