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diffusionsoffen

English translation: porous

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German term or phrase:diffusionsoffen
English translation:porous
Entered by: danilingua

09:35 Dec 29, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
German term or phrase: diffusionsoffen
Darüber hinaus erfährt der Prothesenträger - auf Grund der flexiblen, diffussionsoffenen Materialeigenschaften - ein sensationelles Haftungsgefühl im Prothesenschaft.
danilingua
Germany
Local time: 03:11
porous
Explanation:
The uncemented porous-coated anatomic total hip prosthesis. ... expected to achieve a
tight fit which is necessary for ingrowth; - poor quality bone stock ...
www.medmedia.com/o14/36.htm
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Dr Janine Manuel BSc BHB MBChB
New Zealand
Local time: 13:11
Grading comment
thank you Janine, you were a tremendous help!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1porous
Dr Janine Manuel BSc BHB MBChB
4open to diffusion
Gillian Scheibelein
4diffussionsoffenen
Lynda (X)
4in view of the flexible, diffusive properties of the
jkjones
3 -1Vermutung:
Norbert Hermann


  

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Vermutung:


Explanation:
es gibt den Begriff 'diffusion bonding'; ich vermute 'diffusionsoffen' bedeuted hier so viel wie 'diffusionsfaehig' = engl. = 'diffusion capability of the material'

Norbert Hermann
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disagree  Ellen Zittinger: awkward
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open to diffusion


Explanation:
i.e. the surface is not sealed

... because the material is flexible and open to diffusion - a sensational ...

Gillian Scheibelein
Germany
Local time: 03:11
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diffussionsoffenen


Explanation:
Difficult to tell without seeing more, but I think this piece is talking about the manifestation of the material properties of the prosethesis, (the flexibility) resulting in a ......... sensation

......................................

literal translation ..diffusion manifestation ..

.. diffusion of the material properties of the prothesis - manifests as a sensation of stickiness (adhesion)...

.....................................

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Lynda (X)
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in view of the flexible, diffusive properties of the


Explanation:
material

jkjones
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porous


Explanation:
The uncemented porous-coated anatomic total hip prosthesis. ... expected to achieve a
tight fit which is necessary for ingrowth; - poor quality bone stock ...
www.medmedia.com/o14/36.htm

Dr Janine Manuel BSc BHB MBChB
New Zealand
Local time: 13:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
thank you Janine, you were a tremendous help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  HansBecker: best in context
1 day 7 hrs
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