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fluorescein [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma.

OBS

It has been approved by FDA [Food and Drug Administration] for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics.

Key term(s)
  • fluorescein dye

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
DEF

Produit fluorescent, la fluorescéine (fluorescéinate de sodium) [...] permet de pratiquer l'angiographie rétinienne, afin de visualiser la rétine et la choroïde (membrane mince située entre la sclérotique et la rétine), et plus particulièrement leur vascularisation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
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Record 2 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
DEF

A yellow granular or red crystalline phthalein dye ... giving a brilliant yellow-green fluorescence in alkaline solution and having a number of applications based chiefly on its visibility at high dilution or its ready conversion to eosin and related dyes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
DEF

Poudre cristalline rouge orangé [...] insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, les alcalis, les acides dilués.

OBS

Fluorescence vert jaune en milieu alcalin.

OBS

Selon la source française le produit est utilisé dans l'industrie des matières colorantes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
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