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GK Raum

English translation: vitrous humor/body

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German term or phrase:Glaskörper (GK) (eye)
English translation:vitrous humor/body
Entered by: Trudy Peters

16:47 Aug 6, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical / Ophthalmology
German term or phrase: GK Raum
Kapselruptur und Linsenreste im *GK Raum*

K may stand for Kammer, but can't find anything for G
Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 06:48
Vitreous Humor
Explanation:
This is used in association with a cataract surgery. The Vitreous Humor is called the Glaskoerper, hence: GK RAUM = VITREOUS HUMOR
The operation is performed using an operating microscope. A small incision (2.5-3.5 mm) is made into the eye at the upper edge of the clear cornea (the front window of the eye). A “porthole” is then made in the front surface of the transparent membrane (capsular bag) surrounding the lens inside the eye. A small probe is inserted through the opening of the capsule into the lens. Ultrasound is used to gently break the cloudy lens into very small pieces which are then sucked out of the eye through the tip of the probe leaving the transparent capsular bag in place. A replacement artificial lens implant is then usually placed within the capsular bag. Rarely an artificial lens is not implanted because the eye is considered unsuitable, usually because of the presence of other eye conditions.

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William Kratzer Jr.
United States
Local time: 06:48
Grading comment
Thanks, William and Serge! I think both terms are correct, though v. humor seems to be used more often.

Trudy
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1Vitreous Humor
William Kratzer Jr.
4vitreous body
Serge L


  

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vitreous body


Explanation:
GK may be Glaskammer

HTH,

Serge L.


    Reference: http://www.meditron.de/linse,1.htm
    Reference: http://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/anatomy.htm
Serge L
Local time: 12:48
PRO pts in pair: 282

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  William Kratzer Jr.: You had the Vitreous correct: GK = Glaskoerper
11 hrs
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Vitreous Humor


Explanation:
This is used in association with a cataract surgery. The Vitreous Humor is called the Glaskoerper, hence: GK RAUM = VITREOUS HUMOR
The operation is performed using an operating microscope. A small incision (2.5-3.5 mm) is made into the eye at the upper edge of the clear cornea (the front window of the eye). A “porthole” is then made in the front surface of the transparent membrane (capsular bag) surrounding the lens inside the eye. A small probe is inserted through the opening of the capsule into the lens. Ultrasound is used to gently break the cloudy lens into very small pieces which are then sucked out of the eye through the tip of the probe leaving the transparent capsular bag in place. A replacement artificial lens implant is then usually placed within the capsular bag. Rarely an artificial lens is not implanted because the eye is considered unsuitable, usually because of the presence of other eye conditions.




    Reference: http://www.99main.com/~charlief/Blindness.htm
    Reference: http://fb6www.uni-paderborn.de/ag/ag-holz/SIEVERS/DasAuge.ht...
William Kratzer Jr.
United States
Local time: 06:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 84
Grading comment
Thanks, William and Serge! I think both terms are correct, though v. humor seems to be used more often.

Trudy

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dr Janine Manuel BSc BHB MBChB
3 hrs
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