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tiraj itc.

English translation: intercostal retraction

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Romanian term or phrase:	tiraj itc.
English translation:	intercostal retraction
Entered by:	Lavinia Pirlog

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16:57 Nov 7, 2011

Romanian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / buletin de analize

Romanian term or phrase: tiraj itc.

Epicriza: Copil, sex masculin, se interneaza pt febra, tuse, dispnee. Stare generala medie, tegumente normal colorate, t.c.s. bogat reprezentat, tuse, dispnee, tiraj itc. si subcostal, pulmonar murmur vezicular cu expir prelungit, wheezing, raluri sibilante, abdomen liber.

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intercostal retraction

Explanation:
itc = intercostal
Intercostal retractions are the inward movement of the muscles between the ribs as a result of reduced pressure in the chest cavity. The movements are usually a sign of difficulty with breathing.
http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003322.htm