Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Absetzungsränder
English translation:
margins
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Johanna Timm, PhD
Apr 7, 2002 18:44
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Absetzungsränder
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Medical: Oncology
Die endo- und ektocervicalen Absetzungsränder sind frei von dysplastischen Epithelveränderung.
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Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | withdrawal edges |
Dr. Fred Thomson
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| 5 +1 | margins |
Dietrich Herrmann, MD, PhD, MBA
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Dr. Fred Thomson
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withdrawal edges
I find no reference in my medical dictionary, but Absetzung is a withdrawl. Absetzen means to amputate or remove.
Maybe this is of some help to you.
Maybe this is of some help to you.
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gangels (X)
: or receding edges??
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Thank you very much, Klaus. Actually, you should get the credit.
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Comment: "OK, I'll go with receding edges. Thanks!"
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Dietrich Herrmann, MD, PhD, MBA
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margins
Absetzungsrand refers to the margins of a wound after you resect something, in this case obviously the vagina. It is a general surgical term used in gynecology as well (in German we call them "Operettenchirurgen", snicker).
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The Absetzungsr�nder are a part of the vagina, somewhere near the cervix.Is there a gynaecologist in the house? :)