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calcific [2 records]

Record 1 1986-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
CONT

In order to demonstrate subtle tumours and fine calcific particles in the breast the examination must be carried out at low kilovoltage.

OBS

Refers to elements found in the course of searches for cancers and tumours, especially in the breast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
CONT

Les micro-calcifications correspondant à des amas de cellules nécrosées et calcifiées ponctuent le foyer tumoral ou s'observent à distance témoignant d'une dissémination.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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