Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
ZW-hochstand
English translation:
elevation of the diaphragm
Added to glossary by
Stephen R Schoening
May 13, 2010 22:23
14 yrs ago
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German term
United States
ZW-hochstand
German to English
Medical
Medical (general)
Radiology
In a German medical report, in Oberbauchsonographie (ultrasound of abdomen), first line says "Limitierte Sicht durch ZW-hochstand re."
Am not sure what the ZW refers to. Would appreciate what it stands for and English translation.
Patient suffers from lung cancer and this is one of a battery of tests.
Thanks!
Am not sure what the ZW refers to. Would appreciate what it stands for and English translation.
Patient suffers from lung cancer and this is one of a battery of tests.
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +4 | elevation of the diaphragm |
Lirka
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| 5 +2 | Zwerchfell = diaphragm |
Sonja Poeltl
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Proposed translations
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elevation of the diaphragm
ZW=Zwerchfell=diaphragm
Elevation of the diaphragm is often noted on chest X-rays.
Elevation of the diaphragm is often noted on chest X-rays.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Lirka.
Stephen"
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14 mins
Zwerchfell = diaphragm
ZW means Zwerchfell.
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Note added at 15 mins (2010-05-13 22:39:34 GMT)
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And "Zwerchfellhochstand" means "diaphragmatic elevation" according to Roche.
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Note added at 15 mins (2010-05-13 22:39:34 GMT)
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And "Zwerchfellhochstand" means "diaphragmatic elevation" according to Roche.
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