Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Collicularität
English translation:
collicularity
Added to glossary by
Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
Jul 14, 2004 05:07
19 yrs ago
German term
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Harald Moelzer (medical-translator) 
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Collicularität
German to English
Medical
Medical (general)
This is a term taken from a list of excersises in a neuro-psychological test.
It relates to the part "Field of Vision" and it is linked to various expressions such as:
-(Relative)Asymmetrie Korrigierte Collicularität
-Vertikale Collicularität
The fascinating fact is, that I can't find this word either in German (though I used K/k as well) nor a similar one in English...:-(
Thanks a lot in advance!!!
It relates to the part "Field of Vision" and it is linked to various expressions such as:
-(Relative)Asymmetrie Korrigierte Collicularität
-Vertikale Collicularität
The fascinating fact is, that I can't find this word either in German (though I used K/k as well) nor a similar one in English...:-(
Thanks a lot in advance!!!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 1 +1 | collicularity |
Rowan Morrell
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| 1 +1 | Ask your client what "Collicularität" means. |
Christian
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| 2 | collicular damage/disorder/impairment |
Jonathan MacKerron
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Proposed translations
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29 mins
Rowan Morrell
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Works in: French to English, German to English, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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58
German term (edited):
Collicularit�t
Selected
collicularity
Quite frankly, I think "Collicularität" is an invention, so why not be inventive in your translation as well?
FWIW, the adjective "collicular" seems to be used a lot in your sort of context, and there is also a noun "colliculus" (as in, "superior colliculus" and "inferior colliculus").
If you don't like "collicularity", how about "collicularism"? Again, I just made it up, but when they seem to be inventing words in the German text, why not?
However, if someone is aware of a genuine term (maybe Collicularität is being used instead of a proper German word the should be used here), I will be more than happy to bow to that.
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Note added at 29 mins (2004-07-14 05:37:38 GMT)
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Sorry, word THAT should be used here ...
FWIW, the adjective "collicular" seems to be used a lot in your sort of context, and there is also a noun "colliculus" (as in, "superior colliculus" and "inferior colliculus").
If you don't like "collicularity", how about "collicularism"? Again, I just made it up, but when they seem to be inventing words in the German text, why not?
However, if someone is aware of a genuine term (maybe Collicularität is being used instead of a proper German word the should be used here), I will be more than happy to bow to that.
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Note added at 29 mins (2004-07-14 05:37:38 GMT)
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Sorry, word THAT should be used here ...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a lot Rowan!
You brought me on the right track (colliculus) and I think collicularity makes it.
Unfortunately it was not possible to talk to those who 'invented' this term..."
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1 hr
German term (edited):
Collicularit�t
Ask your client what "Collicularität" means.
I don't think this word exists, either. You may "invent" an English word, of course. However, if I were in your shoes, I would ask my client what exactly "Collicularität" means. He should know what it means. What's the use of translating a word that nobody knows because it just doesn't exist? Just my 2 cents.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Rowan Morrell
: Yes, maybe the client could suggest a German synonym that's more commonly used.
16 mins
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Thanks, Rowan. Yes, in order to avoid misunderstanding, I would contact the client. He may be able to tell the translator what's behind this odd "Collicularität".
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2 hrs
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Specializes in field
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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514
German term (edited):
Collicularit�t
collicular damage/disorder/impairment
another way to go...
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