Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

souillure

English translation:

soiled canulas or soiling

Added to glossary by Drmanu49
Aug 21, 2018 13:45
5 yrs ago
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French term

souillure

French to English Medical Medical: Instruments
Translating cleaning instructions for a cannula, whilst I've translated it as "smear" in the section where it refers to a smear prepared on a plate for testing, they also use "souillure" to talk about the dirties cannula.

Here's an example of the context below:


"...our faciliter l’élimination del’excédent de souillures et de contaminants."

My colleague has suggested "contamination", but I'm hesitant given the use of "contaminants" directly after.

Thank you in advance !
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Discussion

Lorraine Dubuc Aug 21, 2018:
@Drmanu Yes, soiling is used too. Contaminants would do for both terms and is clear.
Drmanu49 Aug 21, 2018:
Soiling is the common term, no for dirt but contaminants is ok.
Lorraine Dubuc Aug 21, 2018:
souillure Can either be stains or dirt but in some cases, 'souillures' and 'contaminants' will be referred to as one: 'contaminants'.

Proposed translations

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soiled canulas or soiling


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https://ahc.aurorahealthcare.org/fywb/x16479.pdf

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inner cannula is removed for cleaning. The outer cannula stays in ... change if it gets wet or soiled. • Germs can live on ... Too much suctioning can increase the ...

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oxygen analyzer. The flow rates may be from 1 to 40 liters per minute via nasal cannula. Contraindications: ..... Change nasal cannulas when soiled. NOTES: .... Excessive gas diffusion through car- tridge fibers. Disconnect patient. Shut off unit.
Peer comment(s):

agree Gareth Callagy
47 mins
Thank you.
agree philgoddard
7 hrs
Thank you Phil!
agree Elisabeth Gootjes
19 hrs
Thank you.
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17 mins

impurity

I would use "impurity" as it is a synonym of "contaminants" and it refers to the contamination of any type of body.
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contaminant

I think in the context, 'souillure' and 'contaminants' could be combined into one single term 'contaminants'.
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3 hrs

sullying

I will personally translate it as "sullying".
Your phrase: (faciliter l’élimination de l’excédent de souillures et de contaminants.) will be (facilitate the removal of excess sullying and contaminants.)
Peer comment(s):

neutral Drmanu49 : Not in a medical context.
16 hrs
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