ML II

English translation: 2nd lunar month

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German term or phrase:ML II
English translation:2nd lunar month
Entered by: Stephen R Schoening

21:34 Jun 15, 2010
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Gynecology & Obstetrics
German term or phrase: ML II
In a German gynecological report (pregnancy), there is mention of a previous miscarriage:
"Ein Spontanabort ML II [year]...

I would like to know the correct English translation for "ML II" in this context. Also, what does "ML" stand for in German?
Thanks!
Stephen R Schoening
United States
Local time: 00:29
2nd lunar month
Explanation:
I have a feeling we have discussed this abbreviation before, but it is hard to verify until ProZ will finally provide a routine for searching shorter-than-three-character terms.
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Anne Schulz
Germany
Local time: 06:29
Grading comment
Thank you, Anne. I thought all three answers were good, but yours had the most peer agreement so I am choosing it as the most helpful.
Stephen
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2Mukolipidose II
Anne-Mette
2 +32nd lunar month
Anne Schulz
2Mehrlingsschwangerschaft (2 Feten)
MMUlr


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Mukolipidose II


Explanation:
A genetic defect of the child frequently leads to the loss of a pregnancy.
See links below.


    Reference: http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/genetics/mucolipidose...
    Reference: http://www.mps-ev.de/mps_typ/mukolipidose2/11.php
Anne-Mette
Local time: 06:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gisela Greenlee: That was also the only information I found that made sense
2 hrs

agree  MMUlr: possibly you are right ...
5 hrs
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
Mehrlingsschwangerschaft (2 Feten)


Explanation:
Maybe ML means multiple pregnancy ...(?)

II meaning either twins, or - more likely IMO - 2nd trimester / 2nd month of prenancy.

So - not 100% clear :-)

MMUlr
Germany
Local time: 06:29
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Native speaker of: German
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +3
ML II
2nd lunar month


Explanation:
I have a feeling we have discussed this abbreviation before, but it is hard to verify until ProZ will finally provide a routine for searching shorter-than-three-character terms.

Anne Schulz
Germany
Local time: 06:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 1611
Grading comment
Thank you, Anne. I thought all three answers were good, but yours had the most peer agreement so I am choosing it as the most helpful.
Stephen

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  casper (X): I searched for 'lunar month', and voilà! http://www.proz.com/kudoz/2595032
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Sherlock :-)) I tried "Gravidität" and "Schwangerschaft", but was not successful.

agree  Susanne Schiewe
3 hrs
  -> Danke, Susanne :-)

agree  MMUlr: Yep!
17 hrs
  -> Danke, Margret :-)
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