Mar 24, 2008 17:34
16 yrs ago
Czech term

dilacerace levé ruky

Czech to English Medical Medical (general)
Hi,

Do you know by any chance what does the Czech term "dilacerace" mean in this context? Can it be translated simply as "dilaceration"? The text does not give much information. The only thing I know is that the term refers to some kind of a hand injury.

Thank you in advance for your help
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 laceration of left hand
4 dilaceration of left hand/left hand delaceration

Discussion

Beata Fojcik (asker) Mar 25, 2008:
Thank you all for your comments and help.
Maria Chmelarova Mar 24, 2008:
laceration - a torn and ragged wound
Jim Tucker (X) Mar 24, 2008:
(as Cynthia indicates - Sorry Cynthia, I overlooked your addition)
Jim Tucker (X) Mar 24, 2008:
Whatever solution you choose, you should avoid "dilaceration," as in English this refers specifically to a deformity of the teeth.

Proposed translations

+1
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laceration of left hand

given the limited context this is what I would choose

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Note added at 8 mins (2008-03-24 17:42:54 GMT)
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dilaceration has a dental context:
http://medical-dictionary.com/dictionaryresults.php

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Note added at 16 hrs (2008-03-25 09:43:46 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome, Beata.
Peer comment(s):

agree Elizabeth Spacilova
1 hr
dekuji
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1 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you, Cynthia. "
1 hr

dilaceration of left hand/left hand delaceration

e. g.

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-24 19:16:02 GMT)
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I meant left hand dilaceration.

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Note added at 1 h (2008-03-24 19:27:32 GMT)
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Jim is certainly right, but in many dictionaries I have just gone through it says: it also means when something is dilacerated. Dentistry is stated as one option.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Maria Chmelarova : delaceration/yes; dilaceration not in WD or others
4 hrs
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