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Abhalter-Ansatz

English translation: retractor tip; retractor attachment

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German term or phrase:Abhalter Ansatz
English translation:retractor tip; retractor attachment
Entered by: Rowan Morrell

00:54 Sep 15, 2003
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Dentistry / Index
German term or phrase: Abhalter-Ansatz
The dreaded index again. I know this much: Abhalter is a retractor, but Ansatz is a word for which you really do need context. What's rather unsettling is that the next entry in the index is "Abhalter, Ansatz-", implying that there is such a thing as an Ansatzabhalter!

The only thing I can say is that it's something related to dentistry. Beyond that, I can with the greatest regret provide no further context, as I only have the index and not the main text.

I suppose it's a case of one person's guess being as good as another's, but anyway, please have a shot.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 11:27
retractor tips
Explanation:
I think these are attachments, either disposables or sterilized
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Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 16:27
Grading comment
Yes, retractor tip sounds pretty good, probably better than retractor attachment, although I'll enter both options in the glossary. Thanks Johanna - appreciate your help.
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3retractor tips
Johanna Timm, PhD


  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
retractor tips


Explanation:
I think these are attachments, either disposables or sterilized


    Reference: http://www.lminstruments.com/pages/product_spot/lm3_6.htm
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 16:27
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 124
Grading comment
Yes, retractor tip sounds pretty good, probably better than retractor attachment, although I'll enter both options in the glossary. Thanks Johanna - appreciate your help.
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