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BIOASSAYIST [1 record]

Record 1 1999-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Bioengineering
DEF

A person who does bioassays.

CONT

[Harry B. Van Dyke] published ... papers on many topics, moving from pharmacology and general endocrinology [and he] made major contributions, mostly based on his unrivaled skill as a meticulous bioassayist.

OBS

bioassay: Determination of the relative effective strength of a substance (as a vitamin, hormone, or drug) by comparing its effect on a test organism with that of a standard preparation. Also: a particular test of this kind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Technique biologique
OBS

Termes proposés sur le modèle de «technicien en tests d'infiltrométrie», relevé dans la phrase suivante : «Avant d'être achevée, chaque Maison R-2000 est examinée par un technicien en tests d'infiltrométrie R-2000.» [Source : Internet. <a href="http://www.chba.ca/r2000/french/peace_of-mind.htm" title="http://www.chba.ca/r2000/french/peace_of-mind.htm">http://www.chba.ca/r2000/french/peace_of-mind.htm</a>]. Voir aussi «essai biologique».

Spanish

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