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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

rayon

English translation:

circumference in this case

Added to glossary by Drmanu49
Jun 20, 2018 10:00
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French term

rayon

French to English Medical Medical: Instruments breast implants
The context is a document detailing the characteristics and specifications of breast implants and demonstrating that they comply with various standards.

This particular section deals with the surface texture on the shell of the implant, and the need to take samples at its "base", "rayon" and "sommet".

The first and third points are easily understood, but a "rayon" surely can't specify one particular point, as a radius emanates from the centre to any given spot on the surface.

Full extract:
"Les caractéristiques de la surface doivent être étudiées en utilisant un microscope électronique à balayage. Les caractéristiques de la surface (telles que la dimension des pores, les pics et les creux) doivent être mesurées sur une surface d'environ 4 mm². Sur neufs échantillons au total, trois au moins doivent avoir été prélevés à la base, sur le rayon et au sommet de chaque implant."
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 circumference in this case
4 +2 radius
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Rim can be used as a synonym.
Note from asker:
Thanks, I now understand what exactly this is referring to.
Peer comment(s):

agree Frank Foley
2 hrs
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radius

In the context given, radius makes better sense.
Note from asker:
Thank you Timothy, I will review this in the morning.
Peer comment(s):

agree Claire Nolan : See reference.
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agree B D Finch
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Reference:

Radius

Different Perspective on Breast Implant Surface Texturization and ...
https://academic.oup.com/asj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/asj...
by T Brown
Apr 6, 2018 - Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma ... ANNEX A. The standard requires that scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shall be ... the implant's surface, namely the apex (dome), radius (rim), and base,

https://academic.oup.com/asj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10...
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Many thanks for your useful info!
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