Jun 11, 2019 13:59
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German term
United Kingdom
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Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English, Swedish to English
Transparenzminderung
German to English
Medical
Medical (general)
X-rays
"neue Transparenzminderungen im Unterlappen rechts".
Could this term be translated as "reductions in opacity"? Transparency seems to be wrong in this medical context.
Could this term be translated as "reductions in opacity"? Transparency seems to be wrong in this medical context.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +4 | Opacity/opacification |
Renee Kulkarni MD
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Proposed translations
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3 mins
Renee Kulkarni MD
India
India
Native in English
Specializes in field
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Native in: English (Variants: US, UK)
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Opacity/opacification
Fresh opacities in the right lower lobe
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Note added at 19 mins (2019-06-11 14:19:11 GMT)
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As a radiologist, I prefer using the term 'fresh' rather then 'new' in my reports. A reduction in transparency of the lung is implied, best explained by 'opacity.'
Hope this helps.
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Note added at 19 mins (2019-06-11 14:19:11 GMT)
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As a radiologist, I prefer using the term 'fresh' rather then 'new' in my reports. A reduction in transparency of the lung is implied, best explained by 'opacity.'
Hope this helps.
Note from asker:
| Thank you for very quick reply, but why "fresh"? Doesn't the German suffix -minderung suggest a reduction or lessening or decline? |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)
: agree: lower lobe opacity
14 mins
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Thank you :)
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Anne Schulz
5 hrs
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Thank you!
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| agree |
Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
19 hrs
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Thank you!
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Lirka
1 day 7 hrs
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Thank you :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Very helpful, expert answer that fitted the context. "
Discussion
For a really extensive explanation (if you have the patience) please see https://www.ajronline.org/doi/pdf/10.2214/AJR.12.9253
To support your suggestion: opacities in the lungs are seen on a chest radiograph when there is a decrease in the ratio of gas to soft tissue in the lungs.