déformation [opinions please]

15:46 Sep 28, 2016
French to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
French term or phrase: déformation [opinions please]
Hi all,

So, I am translating some texts on different medical conditions, and in some instances I am just not sure the text is medically accurate. When I flagged this with the client, she just told me to translate what is there! So, anyway I am unsure how to translate this description of athlete's foot, because I cannot see how it can be correct. But, please DO correct me if I am wrong and it is in fact accurate!

Le pied d'athlète est le nom donné à la déformation que prend l'ensemble du pied, lors de l'évolution défavorable d'une mycose de la peau.

Thanks in advance!
Claire Knell
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:44


Summary of answers provided
4 +1degradation / deformity due to oedema
Drmanu49
4 +1deformity
pascie
4disfigured foot
Audrey Meligon


Discussion entries: 3





  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
degradation / deformity due to oedema


Explanation:
The French terms are wrong but degradation is better than deformity

Mild complications include an allergic reaction to the fungus, which can lead to blistering on the feet or hands. It’s also possible for the fungal infection to return after treatment.

There can be more severe complications if a secondary bacterial infection develops. If this is the case, your foot might be swollen, painful, and hot. Pus, drainage, and fever are additional signs of a bacterial infection.

Drmanu49
France
Local time: 19:44
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 5346

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  pascie: a swollen and red condition is a deformity
2 mins
  -> That is exactly what I said, but this is definitely only in case of severe complication if a secondary bacterial infection develops.

agree  Jean-Claude Gouin: deformity ...
52 mins
  -> Thank you.
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
deformity


Explanation:
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is the name to describe a deformity of the foot or cellulitis (a swollen, red foot) due to a severe bacteria infection.

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Note added at 18 mins (2016-09-28 16:04:26 GMT)
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For Drmanu: A deformity happens when a body part is misshapen. A deformity can also be a change for the worse in something's appearance.


    Reference: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Athletes-foot/Pages/Introductio...
pascie
Local time: 13:44
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Drmanu49: Mentioned in my answer.
2 mins
  -> so 'deformity' is then appropriate

agree  Jean-Claude Gouin: deformity ... yes ...
52 mins
  -> thank you 1045
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
disfigured foot


Explanation:
I think déformation is not the right word to use for athlete's foot. Therefore I don't think deformity works in this case.

Maybe a better word in French would be défiguration du pied in which case I would move around the syntax in English to talk about a disfigured foot.

Also, disfigured can also mean deformed so you would keep the translation accurate...



    Reference: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/athletes-foot/...
    Reference: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/disfigure
Audrey Meligon
United States
Local time: 10:44
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Daryo: the choice of terms in the ST is rather clumsy // this is a far more accurate description!
12 hrs
  -> thank you!

disagree  pascie: Way too strong. Too far from misshapen.
17 hrs
  -> I agree with you pascie but I think here Claire is trying to translate the word accurately while also giving correct information regarding athlete's foot, this is why I suggested "disfigured" as a possible alternative
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