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Dwangstand

English translation: conjugate deviation


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Dutch term or phrase:dwangstand
English translation:conjugate deviation
Entered by: Jack den Haan
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14:00 Sep 24, 2007
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
Dutch term or phrase: Dwangstand
In a report on a patient who has had a stroke. Patient has hemiplegia and 'Dwangstand naar rechts'.
How would this be translated in English please?

Thanks
ebell
Local time: 04:26
conjugate deviation
Explanation:
Not sure if the term is applicable in this context, but this is how Medisch woordenboek [Mosterd/Bohn Stafleu Van Loghum] renders it in the context of ophthalmology/oogheelkunde.
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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 05:26
Grading comment
I think this might well be it and it's what I put in my translation. Apologies for not mentioning the 'brain functions' context earlier.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3conjugate deviation
Jack den Haan
2contracture
Neil Cross


Discussion entries: 3





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
contracture


Explanation:
I believe this would be 'contracture' in English, but I'm happy to be overruled by one of the real medical experts on this site :-)

Neil Cross
United Kingdom
Local time: 04:26
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
conjugate deviation


Explanation:
Not sure if the term is applicable in this context, but this is how Medisch woordenboek [Mosterd/Bohn Stafleu Van Loghum] renders it in the context of ophthalmology/oogheelkunde.

Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 05:26
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
I think this might well be it and it's what I put in my translation. Apologies for not mentioning the 'brain functions' context earlier.
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Changes made by editors
Sep 25, 2007 - Changes made by Jack den Haan:
Edited KOG entryJack den Haan's old entry - "Dwangstand" => "conjugate deviation"
Sep 25, 2007 - Changes made by Jack den Haan:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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