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Record 1 2013-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Biotechnology
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

An instrument able to grasp and release a nano-object or nanoscale surface feature of a larger object.

OBS

This is used with feedback to move nanoscale items in a body to a precise location, thereby enabling removal of damaging material, e.g. amyloid and [central nervous system] plaques.

OBS

nanotweezer: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • nano-tweezer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Biotechnologie
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Instrument capable de saisir et de déposer un nano-objet ou un motif superficiel à l'échelle nanométrique d'un objet de plus grande taille.

OBS

Une nanopince est utilisée avec un système de rétroaction pour déplacer des éléments de l'ordre du nanomètre dans un corps jusqu'à un emplacement précis. Elle permet de retirer les matériaux endommagés tels que les plaques amyloïdes du [système nerveux central].

OBS

nanopince : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • nano-pince

Spanish

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