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PERCUSSOR [3 records]

Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Physiotherapy
DEF

A device that delivers low-frequency vibrations.

OBS

It is usually applied to the chest wall to mobilize bronchial mucus before or during postural drainage.

PHR

Mechanical percussor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Physiothérapie
DEF

Appareil électrique portatif qui effectue des percussions sur la cage thoracique [afin] de stimuler le réflexe de la toux et de mobiliser les sécrétions pour en assurer l'expulsion.

PHR

Percuteur mécanique.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

percussor: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

percuteur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

Facilities/equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)
OBS

Installations/matériel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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