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Anwendungsmodi

English translation: modes of application


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15:53 Feb 6, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
German term or phrase: Anwendungsmodi
"Studienziel: fundierte Aussagen zu den Anwendungsmodi von xxx ( a cream), ihrer Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit unter ärztlichen Praxisbedingungen zu erhalten."

I hate 'application mode". Any [medically correct] better ideas?
lirka
Local time: 04:51
English translation:modes of application
Explanation:
Finally ... thanks :-)
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Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 10:51
Grading comment
Thanks, Susanne.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4modes of application
Susanne Schiewe
4the way the xxx cream is appliedcasper
4applicationsphilgoddard
4methods of application
David Tracey, PhD


Discussion entries: 5





  

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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
methods of application


Explanation:
is a possibility:

"Creams are often used as a method of applying medication to the surface of the body."
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cream

"The skin surrounding the eyes is very sensitive and can be easily irritated or damaged with rough methods of applying the cream."
Applying anti wrinkle eye cream – do it right to decrease wrinkles ...
jin1128.hubpages.com › ... › Skin Care › Facial Skin Care

"A Comparison of Nitroglycerin Ointment Application Methods to Enhance Vasodilation: Applicator Paper Versus Plastic Wrap."
www.nursinglibrary.org/vhl/handle/10755/148682

David Tracey, PhD
Switzerland
Local time: 10:51
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: But there's only one method of applying cream - you rub it in.
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
applications


Explanation:
It just means the same as Anwendungen.

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Note added at 1 hr (2012-02-06 17:09:39 GMT)
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It doesn't mean "forms" - cream is a form.

philgoddard
Local time: 03:51
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24
Notes to answerer
Asker: Yeah, but I need sth like "forms", but...ah! not feeling inspired today at all (snowing)

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Anwendungsmodi von xxx ( a cream)
the way the xxx cream is applied


Explanation:
"the way the cream is applied"
http://goo.gl/hR0xY

casper
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9 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
modes of application


Explanation:
Finally ... thanks :-)

Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 10:51
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 387
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Thanks, Susanne.
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