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swab [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 1, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pharyngeal swabbing is the preferred method of specimen collection, which involves swabbing the area behind the nasal cavities, mouth, and larynx. 2, record 1, English, - swab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonner
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9couvillonner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prélever des produits pathologiques avec un écouvillon stérile, en vue d'un examen bactériologique ou cytologique. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insérer l'écouvillon à travers le sphincter anal et dans le rectum. Écouvillonner la zone entière en faisant des mouvements de rotation de l'écouvillon. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tomar una muestra con hisopo
1, record 1, Spanish, tomar%20una%20muestra%20con%20hisopo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como único antecedente de importancia refirió trabajar con roedores de laboratorio, por lo que se decidió tomar una muestra con hisopo de uno de estos animales […] 1, record 1, Spanish, - tomar%20una%20muestra%20con%20hisopo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swab specimen
1, record 2, English, swab%20specimen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- swab sample 2, record 2, English, swab%20sample
correct
- swab 2, record 2, English, swab
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although tissue biopsy is considered the gold standard [for culture and sensitivity testing], swab specimens are more commonly used because they're most easily collected and readily available. 3, record 2, English, - swab%20specimen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé par écouvillonnage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20par%20%C3%A9couvillonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- muestra tomada por hisopado
1, record 2, Spanish, muestra%20tomada%20por%20hisopado
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A partir de las muestras tomadas por hisopado se recuperó el mayor porcentaje de perfiles genéticos (76,5 %), lo cual podría sugerir que esta metodología debería ser la empleada preferentemente para la recolección de muestras. 1, record 2, Spanish, - muestra%20tomada%20por%20hisopado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 3, English, swab
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- swab stick 2, record 3, English, swab%20stick
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stick with one end covered in an absorbent material that is used to collect a sample. 3, record 3, English, - swab
Record 3, Key term(s)
- swabstick
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige dont une extrémité est recouverte d'une matière absorbante qui est utilisée pour prélever un échantillon. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hisopo
1, record 3, Spanish, hisopo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hisopado nasofaríngeo. Introducir [el] hisopo en la fosa nasal. Deslizar el hisopo por la mucosa del piso de la fosa nasal hasta tocar la pared posterior de la faringe (no introducir el hisopo hacia arriba siguiendo la forma de la nariz, sino hacia atrás siguiendo el piso de la nariz). 2, record 3, Spanish, - hisopo
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 4, English, swab
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swab: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 4, English, - swab
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouvillon : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 5, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clean ... with a swab. 1, record 5, English, - swab
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonner
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9couvillonner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nettoyer avec un écouvillon. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- limpiar
1, record 5, Spanish, limpiar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-06-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 6, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To apply medication with a swab. 1, record 6, English, - swab
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cleanse the wound and swab it with iodine. 1, record 6, English, - swab
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- badigeonner
1, record 6, French, badigeonner
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduire (une partie du corps) d'une substance qui s'étale. 1, record 6, French, - badigeonner
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut se servir d'un tampon pour badigeonner toutes les parties du corps; s'il est question d'appliquer une solution antiseptique au fond de la gorge, on peut dire aussi «écouvillon» mais pas «écouvillonner», qui ne se rapporte qu'aux nettoyages et aux prélèvements. 2, record 6, French, - badigeonner
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicar
1, record 6, Spanish, aplicar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- untar 1, record 6, Spanish, untar
correct
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ship Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 7, English, swab
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- swab mop 2, record 7, English, swab%20mop
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mop made of rope-yarn, etc. used for cleaning and drying the deck, etc. on board ship. 3, record 7, English, - swab
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To kill mildew and algae: The traditional way is to mix one part common household laundry bleach with two parts water and wash down the deck. I use a swab mop on the flats and a pump type portable garden. 4, record 7, English, - swab
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des navires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- faubert
1, record 7, French, faubert
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fauber 2, record 7, French, fauber
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écheveau de fils de caret serré à un bout et décommis de l'autre, qui, à bord, sert à éponger, essuyer ou essarder. 3, record 7, French, - faubert
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Balai fait de fils de caret, de vieux cordages, et servant à sécher le pont des navires après le lavage ou la pluie. 2, record 7, French, - faubert
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emmanché, c'est une vadrouille. 3, record 7, French, - faubert
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Essarder le pont avec un fauber. 2, record 7, French, - faubert
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Faubert sans manche, muni d'un erseau. 2, record 7, French, - faubert
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de los buques
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- lampazo
1, record 7, Spanish, lampazo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- fregajo 2, record 7, Spanish, fregajo
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manojo de filásticas con una gaza para sujetarlo, que se emplea para secar la cubierta y los costados del buque. 3, record 7, Spanish, - lampazo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-11-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 8, English, swab
noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- faubert
1, record 8, French, faubert
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- radasse 1, record 8, French, radasse
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin de pêche de la catégorie des arts traînants, fait d'une série de vieux filets lestés d'une chaîne et utilisé pour la pêche des oursins ou du corail. 1, record 8, French, - faubert
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- lampazo
1, record 8, Spanish, lampazo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- fregajo 1, record 8, Spanish, fregajo
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 9, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operate a swab on a wire line to bring well fluids to the surface when the well does not flow naturally. 1, record 9, English, - swab
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pistonner
1, record 9, French, pistonner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(un puits). 1, record 9, French, - pistonner
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 10, English, swab
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubber-faced, hollow cylinder mounted on a hollow mandrel with a pin join on the upper end to connect to the swab line. 1, record 10, English, - swab
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- piston
1, record 10, French, piston
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pour pistonnage. 1, record 10, French, - piston
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-12-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hempen swab 1, record 11, English, hempen%20swab
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- queue de vache
1, record 11, French, queue%20de%20vache
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- blaireau 1, record 11, French, blaireau
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour humecter un modèle ou la surface d'un moule. 1, record 11, French, - queue%20de%20vache
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- patch
1, record 12, English, patch
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- swab 2, record 12, English, swab
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piece of flannelette used on a rod or pull-through to clean the bore of a firearm. 2, record 12, English, - patch
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chiffon
1, record 12, French, chiffon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- calepin 2, record 12, French, calepin
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flanelle placée sur une baguette ou une ficelle de nettoyage pour nettoyer l'âme d'une arme à feu. 3, record 12, French, - chiffon
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chiffon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 12, French, - chiffon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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