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retinoscope [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retinoscope
1, record 1, English, retinoscope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
retinoscope: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - retinoscope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rétinoscope
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9tinoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rétinoscope : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9tinoscope
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- retinoscope
1, record 2, English, retinoscope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- skiascope 2, record 2, English, skiascope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The four major instruments used by optometrists are the retinoscope, or skiascope, the slit lamp, the phoropter (introduced in 1938), and the ophthalmoscope. The retinoscope illuminates the retina. It is used to test astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. 2, record 2, English, - retinoscope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rétinoscope
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9tinoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- skiascope 2, record 2, French, skiascope
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skiascope/rétinoscope : appareil de visée muni d'une source lumineuse et d'une optique permettant de projeter un pinceau de lumière dans l'œil. La déviation de ce faisceau permet de déterminer s'il y a un défaut de réfraction et de le mesurer par introduction d'une lentille dans l'axe de visée. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9tinoscope
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- retinoscopio
1, record 2, Spanish, retinoscopio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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