Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Schmierleintuch
English translation:
muslin cloth, fabric dressing
Added to glossary by
Dawn Montague
Feb 23, 2009 19:37
15 yrs ago
German term
Schmierleintuch
German to English
Medical
Medical (general)
for application of topical medicine
In a medical report on a patient with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: "Unter einer intensiven Lokaltherapie (steroidfrei: Ultrabas/Ultralip 2x tg. im Schmierleintuch, 15 %ige Urea Vaseline occlusiv auf Fußsohlen und Handflächen zur Abschuppung, Salicyl Ölhaube über Nacht) konnte der dermatologische Zustand einer Besserung im Rahmen der Möglichkeiten zugeführt werden."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 2 +4 | muslin cloth, fabric dressing |
@caduceus (X)
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| 1 | oiled lint (dressing) |
casper (X)
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Proposed translations
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1 hr
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muslin cloth, fabric dressing
Not sure what this is exactly but I think they are referring to some sort of a muslin cloth to cover the area where the ointment is applied. I don't think it really matters if it is linen or cotton. Maybe you can just refer to it as a fabric dressing.
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8 hrs
oiled lint (dressing)
Perhaps ?
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