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signología

English translation: signs of

12:33 Aug 15, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / report of CAT scan
Spanish term or phrase: signología
I need to know if there is a special term in English for this. Here is the contect (from report of a CAT scan):

Comparando informes, se observa una atenuación de la signología con disminución del edema;....

Is it just "signs" or is there a more technical term? Thanks for your help!!
gspcpt
Local time: 01:13
English translation:signs of
Explanation:
Not a true medical term but not a true medical term at the source either.
Selected response from:

José J. Martínez
United States
Local time: 16:13
Grading comment
Thanks, this fits the context of the report, even though it is not a very "technical" term.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1signs of
José J. Martínez
3 +3towards an answer)
ormiston
4signal attenuation
Yasser El Helw
3sign (symptom) pattern
carlie602


  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
signs of


Explanation:
Not a true medical term but not a true medical term at the source either.

José J. Martínez
United States
Local time: 16:13
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 22
Grading comment
Thanks, this fits the context of the report, even though it is not a very "technical" term.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Karin Kutscher
6 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
towards an answer)


Explanation:
here signs seem to be distinguished from symptoms, although I would be tempted toput 'reduction of symptoms'...
e.g. Easy Bruising - Symptoms and Signs from MedicineNet- [ Traduire cette page ]Easy Bruising. Symptoms & Signs Index ... A bruise is medically termed a contusion. Bruises are typically a result of some degree of injury to the blood ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-15 14:31:13 GMT)
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and for oedema:
Oedema of the lower extremity - WrongDiagnosis.com- [ Traduire cette page ]Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Oedema of the lower extremity, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker ...
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/oedema_of_the_lower_extremity.ht... - 64k - En cache - Pages similaires

Unexplained swelling symptoms in women

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Note added at 9 hrs (2008-08-15 21:47:49 GMT)
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SO on the strength of peer input I'd suggest saying:
reduced symptoms / reduction in symptoms

ormiston
Local time: 01:13
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Egmont
15 mins
agree  Muriel Vasconcellos: Confusing answer, but I agree with what you're trying to say.
4 hrs
  -> sorry, I agree but thanks !
agree  liz askew
1 day 17 hrs
  -> thanks Liz
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
signal attenuation


Explanation:
Results 1 - 10 of about 489 for "signal attenuation" "CT scan". (0.26 seconds)
Search ResultsMethod and apparatus for volume scoring calcification ...... concentrations of a CT scan - US Patent 7239730 from Patent Storm. ... Signal attenuation levels of greater than about 130 Hounsfield Units signifies a ...
www.patentstorm.us/patents/7239730-description.html - Similar pages

Method and apparatus for volume scoring calcification ...3 Jul 2007 ... for volume scoring calcification concentrations of a CT scan ..... Signal attenuation levels of greater than about 130 Hounsfield Units ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/7239730.html - Similar pages
by JH Londt - 2007 - Related articles - All 3 versions

A methodology for analysis extraction and visualization of CT ...(CT) images have a very narrow signal attenuation range for ..... of liver CT scan with malignant liver tnmor. The analysis of the ...
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Diffusion & Perfusion Imaging... the CT scan may be negative for the first 24 to 36 hours. ... If net movement of spins occurs between the gradient pulses, signal attenuation occurs. ...
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AJR Teaching File: Incidental Adrenal Mass and HypertensionA, Unenhanced abdominal CT scan illustrates well-defined 3.9-cm left adrenal mass ... of adenomas; lesions show decreased signal attenuation that re- ...
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Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of intracranial ...1 Axial CT scan 1 year following resection of a right middle cranial. fossa epidermoid tumour, with an .... is a constant, or signal attenuation factor. ...
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Significance of Early CT Signs in Acute StrokeThe earliest parenchymal signal attenuation is thought to represent early cytotoxic edema [7, 8, 9]. Early CT scan signs have been associated with poor ...
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The Calicut Medical JournalThe non-contrast head CT scan remains the first-line imaging study in .... degree of signal attenuation compared with areas of diminished diffusion (slow), ...
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EHS: Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Sample Chapter 55: Ischemia, 3A, CT scan at the level of the posterior fossa was read as negative. .... degree of signal attenuation compared with areas of diminished diffusion (slow), ...
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Blackwell Synergy - Acta Neurol Scand, OnlineEarly Articles (Full ...Moreover, data based on CT-scan evaluation performed in the same setting have already ..... 1: mild signal attenuation, 2: moderate signal attenuation, ...
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Yasser El Helw
Egypt
Local time: 01:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 473

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  raptisi
29 mins
  -> Thank you Raptisi :-)
disagree  liz askew: This is about physiological symptoms, IMHO. and the original would = atenuación de la senal (accent on "n")
22 hrs
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1 day 10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
sign (symptom) pattern


Explanation:
this is closer

carlie602
Specializes in field
PRO pts in category: 27
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