hypoacousie bilatérale globale

English translation: overall bilateral hearing loss

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French term or phrase:hypoacousie bilatérale globale
English translation:overall bilateral hearing loss
Entered by: Scott de Lesseps

16:11 Apr 30, 2017
French to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
French term or phrase: hypoacousie bilatérale globale
From a patient's medical report:

hypoacousie bilatérale globale – total bilateral hypoacusis?

Thanks in advance.
Scott de Lesseps
United States
Local time: 08:41
overall bilateral hearing loss
Explanation:
Hearing Loss Treatment | Advances in Hearing Solutions
www.betterhearing.org/hearingpedia/hearing-loss-treatment
There are many treatments for hearing loss & impairment including hearing aids, assistive ... Hearing loss counseling is an important facet in overall hearing loss ...

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Note added at 26 mins (2017-04-30 16:38:02 GMT)
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hypoacusis = partial hearing loss

so I don't think this can be "total"

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Note added at 5 hrs (2017-04-30 22:04:31 GMT)
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Yes, I think it's better to avoid using "hypoacusis"

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Note added at 5 hrs (2017-04-30 22:09:19 GMT)
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sorry, ignore that last comment

"hypoacusis" can be used, but I note that on UK sites it is less common, FWIW.
Selected response from:

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:41
Grading comment
Sorry, I thought I had already closed this question! I just noticed it was still open. Thanks to everyone!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1overall bilateral hearing loss
liz askew
4global bilateral hypoacusis
Ellen Kraus


  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
global bilateral hypoacusis


Explanation:
hypoacusis is a partial loss of Hearing

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Note added at 2 Stunden (2017-04-30 18:22:15 GMT)
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Hypoacusis Medical Definition | Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypoacusis
Medical definition of hypoacusis: partial loss of hearing called also hypacusis.

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 14:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 60

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  liz askew: "global", in this instance would = worldwide, just take a look at some bona fide En medical sites
3 hrs
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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
overall bilateral hearing loss


Explanation:
Hearing Loss Treatment | Advances in Hearing Solutions
www.betterhearing.org/hearingpedia/hearing-loss-treatment
There are many treatments for hearing loss & impairment including hearing aids, assistive ... Hearing loss counseling is an important facet in overall hearing loss ...

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Note added at 26 mins (2017-04-30 16:38:02 GMT)
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hypoacusis = partial hearing loss

so I don't think this can be "total"

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Note added at 5 hrs (2017-04-30 22:04:31 GMT)
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Yes, I think it's better to avoid using "hypoacusis"

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Note added at 5 hrs (2017-04-30 22:09:19 GMT)
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sorry, ignore that last comment

"hypoacusis" can be used, but I note that on UK sites it is less common, FWIW.

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3189
Grading comment
Sorry, I thought I had already closed this question! I just noticed it was still open. Thanks to everyone!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Liz. So you think it's better to avoid the formal medical term (hypoacusis), or maybe keep it in parentheses?


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  C. MASKA
18 hrs
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