infekcija vanjskog zvukovod

English translation: otitis externa

09:09 Sep 19, 2014
Bosnian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
Bosnian term or phrase: infekcija vanjskog zvukovod
dio uha, infekcija vanjskog zvukovoda
Selma Fehric
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time: 09:36
English translation:otitis externa
Explanation:
Although English tends to avoid the use of Latin as much as possible, in this case is it justified and commonly used.

I would not resort to a descriptive translation here since this is a straightforward diagnosis.
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Lirka
Austria
Local time: 09:36
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Summary of answers provided
5Infection of the external ear canal -- Outer ear infection
Zojaaaaaaa
4otitis externa
Lirka
3Infection of the external ear canal
Mihailolja


  

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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Infection of the external ear canal


Explanation:
Hope that helps.


    Reference: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ear_canal
Mihailolja
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Infection of the external ear canal -- Outer ear infection


Explanation:
- Infection of the external ear canal
- Outer ear infection

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http://www.emedicinehealth.com/swimmers_ear/page2_em.htm

Zojaaaaaaa
Netherlands
Local time: 09:36
Native speaker of: Native in BosnianBosnian, Native in CroatianCroatian
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
otitis externa


Explanation:
Although English tends to avoid the use of Latin as much as possible, in this case is it justified and commonly used.

I would not resort to a descriptive translation here since this is a straightforward diagnosis.


Lirka
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