Traducerea ca artă și afacere » Medical »
Dilation vs dilatation
Inițiatorul discuției: Emily Gilby
Emily Gilby
Emily Gilby  Identity Verified
Regatul Unit
Local time: 20:16
Membru (2018)
din franceză în engleză
+ ...
Oct 14, 2019

This is a debate that I always have with myself when translating medical texts and which I've never really gotten to the bottom of. I can't really find a definitive answer as to whether these words mean the same thing or if there is perhaps a slight difference in meaning. What is your general rule when using these terms? Is there a difference in meaning?
 
Liviu-Lee Roth
Liviu-Lee Roth
Statele Unite
Local time: 15:16
din română în engleză
+ ...
one explanation Oct 14, 2019

Dilatation is defined as a region of dilation, an area of abnormal enlargement, or the surgical enlargement of a region (noun describing the verb). Dilation is defined as the act of dilating (stretching out), the state of being dilated, and confusingly: dilatation. Both definitions cross-refer to one another.
 
Kevin Fulton
Kevin Fulton  Identity Verified
Statele Unite
Local time: 15:16
din germană în engleză
Sometimes used interchangeably, unfortunately Oct 14, 2019

There are various medical articles on the topic, but unfortunately they are not freely accessible.
Below is a page that offers an opinion on the difference and gives a detailed explanation.
Dilation: passive process
Dilatation: active process

https://pediaa.com/difference-between-dilation-and-dilatation/

Doubtless many may dispute ... See more
There are various medical articles on the topic, but unfortunately they are not freely accessible.
Below is a page that offers an opinion on the difference and gives a detailed explanation.
Dilation: passive process
Dilatation: active process

https://pediaa.com/difference-between-dilation-and-dilatation/

Doubtless many may dispute the categorization. ▲ Collapse


DZiW (X)
 
andreas18
andreas18
Statele Unite
its very simple Nov 25, 2019

In the simplest terms and most convenient way; dilation is physiologic whereas dilatation is pathologic.

Liviu-Lee Roth
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderatorii acestui forum
Natalie[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Dilation vs dilatation







Trados Studio 2022 Freelance
The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.

Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

More info »
Protemos translation business management system
Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!

The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.

More info »