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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contrast medium
1, record 1, English, contrast%20medium
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contrast agent 2, record 1, English, contrast%20agent
correct
- contrast material 3, record 1, English, contrast%20material
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that is introduced into or around a structure and, because of the difference in absorption of x-rays by the contrast medium and the surrounding tissues, allows radiographic visualization of the structure. 4, record 1, English, - contrast%20medium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three main groups of contrast media are employed: gas (air, oxygen, or carbon dioxyde), barium sulfate, and organic iodine compounds. 5, record 1, English, - contrast%20medium
Record 1, Key term(s)
- radiopaque dye
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- milieu de contraste
1, record 1, French, milieu%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance de contraste 1, record 1, French, substance%20de%20contraste
correct, feminine noun
- produit de contraste 1, record 1, French, produit%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
- moyen de contraste 2, record 1, French, moyen%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
- agent de contraste 3, record 1, French, agent%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance absorbant les rayons X et rendant visible, en radiologie, les structures du corps en produisant un contraste artificiel. 1, record 1, French, - milieu%20de%20contraste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce contraste, peut être opacifiant, éclaircissant ou mixte. 1, record 1, French, - milieu%20de%20contraste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiografía (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- producto de contraste
1, record 1, Spanish, producto%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- medio de contraste 2, record 1, Spanish, medio%20de%20contraste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia opaca a los rayos X que se introduce en una parte del cuerpo para hacerla visible radiológicamente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - producto%20de%20contraste
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tinte
- solución opaca
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dye
1, record 2, English, dye
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dye stuff 2, record 2, English, dye%20stuff
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly coloured substance capable of permanent physical or chemical attachment to textile fibres. 2, record 2, English, - dye
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] colouration of fibres occurs upon attachment of small quantities [of dyes]. 2, record 2, English, - dye
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dyes
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- colorant
1, record 2, French, colorant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance colorée qui se fixe physiquement ou chimiquement sur les fibres textiles. 2, record 2, French, - colorant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La coloration des fibres s'obtient par la fixation de petites quantités de colorant sur les fibres. 2, record 2, French, - colorant
Record 2, Key term(s)
- colorants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Alfombras y tejidos para tapizado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- colorante
1, record 2, Spanish, colorante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tinte 1, record 2, Spanish, tinte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia colorada susceptible de conferir su color a una substancia incolora, de tal forma que ambas materias primitivas no pueden ser separadas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - colorante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] condición [descrita en la definición] distingue los colorantes (que sirven para teñir fibras animales y vegetales) de los colores (que son pigmentos minerales). 1, record 2, Spanish, - colorante
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