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MICROSCOPIC SPECIMEN [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wet mount
1, record 1, English, wet%20mount
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wet smear 2, record 1, English, wet%20smear
correct
- wet-mount preparation 3, record 1, English, wet%2Dmount%20preparation
correct
- wet preparation 1, record 1, English, wet%20preparation
correct
- wet-mount smear 3, record 1, English, wet%2Dmount%20smear
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] temporary preparation [for microscopic examination] in which the specimen is present in a thin layer of liquid sandwiched between a slide and cover-glass. 1, record 1, English, - wet%20mount
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wet-mount smears and Gram-stain smears are useful in the diagnosis of microbial vulvovaginitis, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis or desquamative inflammatory vaginitis. 3, record 1, English, - wet%20mount
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wet mount preparation
- wet mount smear
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- état frais
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tat%20frais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préparation à l'état frais 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20frais
correct, feminine noun
- préparation humide 3, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire des préparations humides en mélangeant doucement une quantité suffisante de tissu dans une ou deux gouttes de solution saline (NaCl à 0,9 %) sur une lame de microscope ordinaire pour obtenir une suspension raisonnablement diluée, couvrir d'une lamelle et examiner à un grossissement de 400 à 450X au microscope à contraste de phase. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20frais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les préparations à l'état frais et les colorations de Gram des frottis sont utiles pour le diagnostic de la vulvo-vaginite d'origine microbienne, de la candidose, de la vaginose bactérienne, de la trichomonase et de la vaginite inflammatoire desquamative. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20frais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Observation, examen, réalisation d'un état frais. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20frais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Bioengineering
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- direct microscopy
1, record 2, English, direct%20microscopy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- direct microscopic examination 2, record 2, English, direct%20microscopic%20examination
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apart from clinical assessment, the methods of identifying Trichomonas vaginalis in women are...(1) Examination of fresh preparations from the vagina or urethra by direct microscopy;(2) Culture in artificial media;(3) Microscopic examination of stained preparations. Direct microscopy. In this method a fresh specimen of the vaginal secretion is transferred... from the vaginal vault to a glass microscope slide and examined under a cover slip using either oil immersion high power, dark-field, or phase contrast microscopy. 3, record 2, English, - direct%20microscopy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Because of the low sensitivity of direct microscopy, culture may be used, where available, to isolate the parasite from urethral swabs, urine sediments, prostate fluid and vaginal specimens. 4, record 2, English, - direct%20microscopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Technique biologique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- examen microscopique direct
1, record 2, French, examen%20microscopique%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- examen direct au microscope 2, record 2, French, examen%20direct%20au%20microscope
correct, masculine noun
- microscopie directe 3, record 2, French, microscopie%20directe
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examen direct au microscope -- C'est un examen facile à réaliser et qui est très informatif [...] Le prélèvement est étalé sur une lame avec une goutte de sérum physiologique. On peut ainsi visualiser un Trichomonas, des fragments mycéliens ou des leucocytes. 2, record 2, French, - examen%20microscopique%20direct
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Trichomonas vaginalis [...] À cause de la faible sensibilité de la microscopie directe, on peut effectuer une culture, lorsque disponible, afin d'isoler le parasite à l'aide d'écouvillonnages urétraux, de sédiments urinaires, de liquide prostatique et d'échantillons vaginaux. 3, record 2, French, - examen%20microscopique%20direct
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On parle d'un «examen microscopique direct», par opposition à un examen microscopique effectué après concentration ou mise en culture de l'échantillon, par exemple. 4, record 2, French, - examen%20microscopique%20direct
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Optical Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dry objective 1, record 3, English, dry%20objective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopic objective designed to be used without a liquid between its tip and the cover glass over the specimen. 1, record 3, English, - dry%20objective
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Instruments d'optique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- objectif à sec
1, record 3, French, objectif%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objectif de microscope dont la lentille frontale est séparée de la préparation à examiner par de l'air. 1, record 3, French, - objectif%20%C3%A0%20sec
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Optical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compensated polarizing microscope
1, record 4, English, compensated%20polarizing%20microscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specifically, what is a compensated polarizing microscope? It is a microscopic system whereby ordinary light is orientated into a single plane, is passed through the crystalline specimen to be examined and is altered by it; these alterations are magnified and colour produced by the compensator and the emerging light is repolarized before reaching the eye. 1, record 4, English, - compensated%20polarizing%20microscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Instruments d'optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microscope polarisant compensé
1, record 4, French, microscope%20polarisant%20compens%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation du microscope polarisant compensé permet aux cliniciens de faire le diagnostic rapide de certains troubles arthritiques dans un domaine où les test pathognomoniques sont rares. 1, record 4, French, - microscope%20polarisant%20compens%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cryptic metamorphism
1, record 5, English, cryptic%20metamorphism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metamorphism that can be detected only by special study, for example, vitrinite reflectance, illite Kübler index, etc. and not by ordinary hand specimen or microscopic study. 2, record 5, English, - cryptic%20metamorphism
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cryptic metamorphism: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 5, English, - cryptic%20metamorphism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- métamorphisme cryptique
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20cryptique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphisme difficilement détectable au moyen des analyses macroscopiques et microspiques conventionnelles. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20cryptique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
métamorphisme cryptique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20cryptique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cytologic screening
1, record 6, English, cytologic%20screening
correct, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the detection of early disease, usually cancer, thorough microscopic examination of a cellular specimen by inspecting each cell and structure present, usually at X100 magnification with a mechanical stage, so that all areas are screened. 1, record 6, English, - cytologic%20screening
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dépistage
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9pistage
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ces laboratoires permettraient le dépistage,] la préparation et l'examen des cancers utérins dans le cadre des consultations de gynécologie et d'obstétrique. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9pistage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Biotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fixation
1, record 7, English, fixation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The initial step in the procedure of making permanent preparations for microscopic study. Involves the killing and preventing of decay of the specimen. 2, record 7, English, - fixation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The preparation of tissues for cytological or histological study by converting cellular substances to insoluble components with as little alteration of the original biological structures as possible. 3, record 7, English, - fixation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Botanique
- Biotechnologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fixation
1, record 7, French, fixation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé utilisé pour tuer les cellules tout en s'efforçant d'en conserver les structures. Une fixation peut être obtenue par traitement chimique, grâce à l'utilisation d'un fixateur, ou par voie physique (congélation). Les fixateurs sont des substances coagulantes (alcool éthylique, acide acétique, etc.). utilisées pures ou en solutions diluées et mélangées, soit non coagulantes comme le tétroxyde d'osmium ou les aldéhydes, ces derniers réalisant des ponts liant les molécules entre elles. 2, record 7, French, - fixation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Botánica
- Biotecnología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fijación
1, record 7, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-11-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- microsectioning
1, record 8, English, microsectioning
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The preparation of a specimen for the microscopic examination of the material to be examined, usually by cutting out a cross-section, followed by encapsulation, polishing, etching, staining, etc. 1, record 8, English, - microsectioning
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Techniques industrielles
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- microsection
1, record 8, French, microsection
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une analyse de surface par microscopie électronique (balayage ou transmission) donne des informations sur la surface de l'échantillon. Une microsection permet de visualiser et d'analyser un échantillon dans un plan perpendiculaire à celui de la surface. 1, record 8, French, - microsection
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- smear
1, record 9, English, smear
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specimen for microscopic study prepared by spreading the material across the glass slide. 2, record 9, English, - smear
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frottis
1, record 9, French, frottis
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étalement sur une lame, pour examen au microscope, d'une sécrétion, d'un liquide. 1, record 9, French, - frottis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Frottis de sang. Frottis vaginal. 1, record 9, French, - frottis
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- frotis
1, record 9, Spanish, frotis
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cryogenics
- Cytology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- freeze-etching
1, record 10, English, freeze%2Detching
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- freeze etching 2, record 10, English, freeze%20etching
correct
- cryo-etching 3, record 10, English, cryo%2Detching
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Preparation of a specimen(as of tissue) for electron microscopic examination by freezing, fracturing along natural structural lines, and preparing a replica(as by simultaneous vapor deposition of carbon and platinum). 1, record 10, English, - freeze%2Detching
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cryogénie
- Cytologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cryodécapage
1, record 10, French, cryod%C3%A9capage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode physique utilisée en biologie cellulaire et qui permet, contrairement aux méthodes de fixation chimique, de préserver l'organisation cellulaire en vue de son examen au microscope. 2, record 10, French, - cryod%C3%A9capage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cryodécapage consiste à congeler très rapidement le matériel à étudier, généralement dans l'azote ou l'hélium liquide. Une fois congelé, l'objet est placé sous vide et découpé, une légère cryodessiccation décape la surface et dégage certaines structures, qui apparaissent en relief. 2, record 10, French, - cryod%C3%A9capage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- diagnostic specimen
1, record 11, English, diagnostic%20specimen
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specimen : a small sample or part taken to show the nature of the whole, such as a small quantity of urine for urinalysis, or a small fragment of tissue for microscopic study. 2, record 11, English, - diagnostic%20specimen
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prélèvement pour diagnostic
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20pour%20diagnostic
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prélèvement : enlèvement d'un fragment d'organe, d'un échantillon de tissu ou de substance issue d'une lésion, aux fins d'étude ultérieure. 2, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20pour%20diagnostic
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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