jaws

Spanish translation: mordaza

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English term or phrase:jaws
Spanish translation:mordaza
Entered by: Terry Burgess

07:28 Aug 3, 2001
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Medical
English term or phrase: jaws
Prior to each clip application, inspect the jaw tips to ensure the clip is fully advanced to the end of the jaws.
If a clip is dislodged prematurely from the jaw tip or fails to advance, remove the instrument from the patient.

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sandra carrazzoni
Local time: 22:07
mordaza
Explanation:
i used mordaza when i translated the text you're doing. someone already asked this question a few days ago. there were several good answers there.
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Joseph Royal
United States
Local time: 18:07
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Summary of answers provided
namandíbulas
Jackie_A (X)
namordaza
Joseph Royal
na -1maxilar inferior
HANRATH


  

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mandíbulas


Explanation:
...las puntas de las mandíbulas...

Jackie_A (X)
United States
Local time: 18:07
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 314
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3 hrs peer agreement (net): -1
maxilar inferior


Explanation:
Mandíbula (en singular) es correcto, pero en textos médicos suele utilizarse también maxilar inferior.

Personal exp. + Spanish native speaker + any dental glossary.

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HANRATH
Spain
Local time: 03:07
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in CatalanCatalan
PRO pts in pair: 1262

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disagree  Joseph Royal: this is medical equipment, not dental
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mordaza


Explanation:
i used mordaza when i translated the text you're doing. someone already asked this question a few days ago. there were several good answers there.

Joseph Royal
United States
Local time: 18:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 27
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