Determinologisation in Medical Texts Within the Framework of Community Translation: A Corpus- Based Study

This paper presents the preliminary findings of an ongoing post-doctoral research investigating the phenomenon of determinologisation of medical terminology in texts intended for the general public, specifically targeting refugee women. Building upon research demonstrating that language barriers and low health literacy hinder their healthcare access, this corpus-based pilot study examines specialised and lay English medical texts on maternity (breastfeeding), aiming at identifying determinologisation strategies. This study seeks to contribute to a better understanding of how to effectively communicate complex medical information to diverse populations, thereby improving health literacy and promoting equitable access to healthcare.