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MICROSCOPIC LENS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- objective
1, record 1, English, objective
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- objective lens 2, record 1, English, objective%20lens
correct
- objective glass 2, record 1, English, objective%20glass
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lens in a telescopic or microscopic system nearest the object, serving to converge light from points in the field of view. 2, record 1, English, - objective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The primary light-gathering, image-forming lens or mirror of a telescope. 3, record 1, English, - objective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In any telescope, the main lens or mirror is called the objective. 4, record 1, English, - objective
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- objectif
1, record 1, French, objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pièce principale de tous les instruments d'optique astronomiques; il reçoit sur sa surface les rayons lumineux qui viennent d'un point du ciel, et doit les concentrer en un seul point image. 2, record 1, French, - objectif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pièce optique essentielle d'une lunette astronomique est son objectif, [...] constitué par deux lentilles de façon à être achromatique. 3, record 1, French, - objectif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biomicroscopy
1, record 2, English, biomicroscopy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The microscopic examination of the cornea, anterior chamber lens, and posterior chamber contents with a slit lamp microscope. 2, record 2, English, - biomicroscopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biomicroscopie
1, record 2, French, biomicroscopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maîtrise de la biomicroscopie requiert en effet connaissance technique de l'instrument, connaissance pratique de son maniement et enfin connaissances théoriques suffisantes de la sémiologie oculaire pour une interprétation exacte des images observées. 1, record 2, French, - biomicroscopie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- biomicroscopia
1, record 2, Spanish, biomicroscopia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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