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Record 1 2004-01-22

English

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

... some women ... find it easier to use a special gadget, known as an introducer, to slide the diaphragm into place. This is merely a smooth stick with notches on it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
CONT

Si le col est très postérieur, on peut s'aider d'un introducteur, sorte de tige de matière plastique comprenant plusieurs crochets qui permettent de fixer le diaphragme [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
DEF

An instrument designed to facilitate the introduction of some other instrument or appliance.

CONT

Percutaneous introducers have been developed which simplify entry into the venous system [of pacing leads].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
CONT

Un introducteur artériel sera d'abord introduit dans l'artère fémorale - Un introducteur veineux permet l'implantation d'un pacemaker temporaire.

Spanish

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