spire

English translation: twists

19:47 Oct 27, 2002
French to English translations [PRO]
Medical / ovarian surgery
French term or phrase: spire
Il existe 2 spires de torsion responsables de cette nécrose ischémique de l'annexe gauche.
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corinne durand
Local time: 06:59
English translation:twists
Explanation:
"Operative findings include a mass of hemorrhagicomentum, usually on the right side. One to three twists ofthe pedicle are usually present. Treatment includes excisionof the infarcted or hemorrhagic mass with ligation of thepedicle"
http://216.239.51.100/search?q=cache:McizpE9AlFsC:www.kfshrc...

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Note added at 2002-10-27 20:19:10 (GMT)
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\"The number of twists in the cord influence the rapidity of ischemia and infarction,23 as does the occurrence of intermittent torsion.”\"
http://www.thrombosis-consult.com/articles/Textbook/148_scro...
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Florence Bremond
France
Local time: 07:59
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Thanks to Oddie and Albert for your help on this question. Have a good day!
Corinne
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4 +1twists
Florence Bremond
4whorl/spiral
Paulette Racine Walden


  

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twists


Explanation:
"Operative findings include a mass of hemorrhagicomentum, usually on the right side. One to three twists ofthe pedicle are usually present. Treatment includes excisionof the infarcted or hemorrhagic mass with ligation of thepedicle"
http://216.239.51.100/search?q=cache:McizpE9AlFsC:www.kfshrc...

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Note added at 2002-10-27 20:19:10 (GMT)
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\"The number of twists in the cord influence the rapidity of ischemia and infarction,23 as does the occurrence of intermittent torsion.”\"
http://www.thrombosis-consult.com/articles/Textbook/148_scro...

Florence Bremond
France
Local time: 07:59
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in pair: 753
Grading comment
Thanks to Oddie and Albert for your help on this question. Have a good day!
Corinne

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agree  JCEC
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whorl/spiral


Explanation:
coiling around a center like the thread of a screw.

Paulette Racine Walden
Local time: 01:59
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 18
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