Features of translation of english medical abbreviations
https://doi.org/10.29039/2712-9519-2023-2-90-98
Abstract
Recently, a large number of abbreviations have been used in the medical literature. Abbreviations can be found in medical protocols, reports and medical histories. The article explores the concept of abbreviation as an integral part of modern medical discourse and one of the means of effective professional communication. Abbreviations allow to convey the maximum amount of information in a compression form. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the problems associated with the translation of medical abbreviations, as well as various approaches in solving these problems. For the correct translation of abbreviations, it is necessary to analyze their structure. In some cases, it is the decomposition of an abbreviation into its constituent elements that will allow it to be correctly understood and translated. It is often impossible to do without using abbreviations dictionaries. Abbreviations in educational discourse are important for practical application in all areas of education. This topic is an important subject for educational and linguistic study.
About the Authors
L. A. Nefedova
FSBEI HE Chelyabinsk State University
Россия
Россия
Nefedova Liliya Amiryanovna, Doctor of Philology, Professor,
Chelyabinsk.
I. Yu. Merkulova
FSBEI HE Samara State University
Россия
Россия
Merkulova Irina Yurievna, Lecturer,
Samara.
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For citations:
Nefedova L.A., Merkulova I.Yu. Features of translation of english medical abbreviations. Linguistics & education. 2023;3(2):90-98. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.29039/2712-9519-2023-2-90-98
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