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Record 1 2020-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Radiography (Medicine)
CONT

Mammography is performed using dedicated equipment usually with a "C" shaped arm aimed at facilitating breast positioning. The C arm can be adjusted in height and angular orientation to adjust the compression plate and the breast support to the patient [in a] standing or sitting position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
DEF

Plaque de matière plastique permettant de presser le sein sur la surface du porte-grille [du mammographe].

Spanish

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