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Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Cancers and Oncology
CONT

[This method] (also called imprint cytology) is relatively straight forward, and is based on the premise that cancer cells are more adherent to a glass surface than benign cells. The pathologist touches a microscope slide against the lumpectomy surface, fixes, and then stains the slide with hematoxylin and eosin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Cancers et oncologie
OBS

empreinte cytologique : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux

Spanish

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