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MICROSCOPICALLY [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- The Genitals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- endometrial biopsy
1, record 1, English, endometrial%20biopsy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sample of endometrial tissue is removed through the opening of the cervix and examined microscopically for abnormal cells. 1, record 1, English, - endometrial%20biopsy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Organes génitaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biopsie de l'endomètre
1, record 1, French, biopsie%20de%20l%27endom%C3%A8tre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de compléter l'examen, il est possible que le médecin demande une biopsie de l'endomètre. Il s'agit du prélèvement d'un échantillon de tissu à l'intérieur de votre utérus. 1, record 1, French, - biopsie%20de%20l%27endom%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microcrystalline limestone
1, record 2, English, microcrystalline%20limestone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Micritic limestone consisting of microscopically interlocking crystals. 2, record 2, English, - microcrystalline%20limestone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calcaire microcristallin
1, record 2, French, calcaire%20microcristallin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microcristalline : Se dit de la structure d'une roche formée de cristaux qui ne peuvent être discernés à l'œil nu. 2, record 2, French, - calcaire%20microcristallin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Classification of Coal
- Solid Fossil Fuels
- Petrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lustrous coal
1, record 3, English, lustrous%20coal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bright coal 2, record 3, English, bright%20coal
correct, obsolete
- brights 3, record 3, English, brights
trademark, noun, plural
- brilliant coal 4, record 3, English, brilliant%20coal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coal of bright lustrous appearance, consisting predominantly of vitrain and clarain. 3, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A type of banded coal defined microscopically as consisting of more than 5% of anthraxylon and less than 20% of opaque matter... 5, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 DEF
... banded coal in which translucent matter predominates. 5, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bright coal corresponds to the microlithotypes vitrite and clarite and in part to duroclarite and vitrinerite. 5, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brights: A commercial term for the larger sizes of bright coal. 3, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Bright coal is] an old mining term for lustrous coal. 1, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare to "glance coal." 6, record 3, English, - lustrous%20coal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Classification des charbons
- Combustibles fossiles solides
- Pétrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- charbon brillant
1, record 3, French, charbon%20brillant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- houille brillante 2, record 3, French, houille%20brillante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément pétrographique du charbon composé de clarain et de vitrain. 3, record 3, French, - charbon%20brillant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clasificación del carbón
- Combustibles fósiles sólidos
- Petrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbón brillante
1, record 3, Spanish, carb%C3%B3n%20brillante
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Magnetism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- magnetic bubble
1, record 4, English, magnetic%20bubble
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopically small, magnetized domain that can be moved across a thin magnetic film by a magnetic field. 2, record 4, English, - magnetic%20bubble
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Magnétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bulle magnétique
1, record 4, French, bulle%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Domaine magnétique cylindrique de quelques microns de diamètre, obtenu dans une mince pellicule de matériau magnétique en appliquant un champ magnétique continu perpendiculairement au plan de la pellicule. 2, record 4, French, - bulle%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'évolution très rapide des ordinateurs [...] a été rendue possible par l'extraordinaire progrès des circuits intégrés, mais aussi par la réalisation d'éléments mémoire puissants et rapides. A partir d'une recherche fondamentale en magnétisme, sont apparus différents types de mémoire périphérique depuis la bande magnétique, jusqu'aux bulles magnétiques. 3, record 4, French, - bulle%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Magnetismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- burbuja magnética
1, record 4, Spanish, burbuja%20magn%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminuta área magnetizada móvil, configurada, bajo ciertas condiciones, sobre una película delgada de cristal magnético, fabricada de modo semejante a un circuito integrado. 2, record 4, Spanish, - burbuja%20magn%C3%A9tica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dichas burbujas proporcionan una gran densidad de almacenamiento de bits de acceso en serie. 2, record 4, Spanish, - burbuja%20magn%C3%A9tica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- papillary adenoma
1, record 5, English, papillary%20adenoma
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An adenoma characterized microscopically by its papillary structure of glandular tumor cells covering branching stromal stalks. 2, record 5, English, - papillary%20adenoma
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adénome papillaire
1, record 5, French, ad%C3%A9nome%20papillaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adénome dont les éléments épithéliaux se disposent régulièrement autour d'axes conjonctivo-vasculaires. 2, record 5, French, - ad%C3%A9nome%20papillaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alopecia areata 1, record 6, English, alopecia%20areata
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- androgenetic alopecia 1, record 6, English, androgenetic%20alopecia
- alopecia circumscripta 1, record 6, English, alopecia%20circumscripta
- pelade 1, record 6, English, pelade
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopically inflammatory, usually reversible, patchy loss of hair, occurring in sharply defined areas and usually involving the beard or scalp. 1, record 6, English, - alopecia%20areata
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pelade
1, record 6, French, pelade
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pelade (alopecia areata) est caractérisée par l'apparition d'une ou plusieurs plaques glabres sur le cuir chevelu ou la barbe. Elle peut guérir spontanément ou au contraire récidiver et s'étendre. Son association fréquente avec des affections thyroïdiennes, un vitiligo ou avec la présence d'autoanticorps variés suggère une origine auto-immune. 1, record 6, French, - pelade
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alopecia areata
1, record 6, Spanish, alopecia%20areata
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Skin
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Mohs' technique
1, record 7, English, Mohs%27%20technique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Mohs' surgery 1, record 7, English, Mohs%27%20surgery
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mohs’ technique. A technique of microscopically controlled serial excision of skin cancers in which the tissue to be removed is first fixed in situ with zinc chloride paste(Mohs’ chemosurgery), or in which only serial excisions of fresh tissue are used for microscopic analysis. 1, record 7, English, - Mohs%27%20technique
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cancers et oncologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie micrographique de Mohs
1, record 7, French, chirurgie%20micrographique%20de%20Mohs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chirurgie de Mohs 2, record 7, French, chirurgie%20de%20Mohs
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de Mohs 3, record 7, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Mohs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cancers de la peau non mélanomateux sont les types les plus courants de tumeurs malignes chez les humains. La chirurgie micrographique de Mohs est une méthode de traitement importante des cas difficiles de ces types de cancer. 3, record 7, French, - chirurgie%20micrographique%20de%20Mohs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-01-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Immunology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- MHA-TP test
1, record 8, English, MHA%2DTP%20test
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- microhemagglutination assay for Treponema pallidum antibodies 2, record 8, English, microhemagglutination%20assay%20for%20Treponema%20pallidum%20antibodies
correct
- MHA-TP 2, record 8, English, MHA%2DTP
correct
- MHA-TP 2, record 8, English, MHA%2DTP
- microhaemagglutination assay for Treponema pallidum antibodies 3, record 8, English, microhaemagglutination%20assay%20for%20Treponema%20pallidum%20antibodies
correct, Great Britain
- microhemagglutination-Treponema pallidum test 4, record 8, English, microhemagglutination%2DTreponema%20pallidum%20test
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
T. [Treponema] pallidum hemagglutination(TPHA) test and microhemagglutination-T. pallidum(MHA-TP) test. In the TPHA test the antigen is a suspension of formalin-treated sheep erythrocytes coated with T. Pallidum antigens. The patient's serum is purified of nonspecific heteroagglutins and then added to the suspension. Agglutination of the erythrocytes indicates the presence of specific antibodies... The microhemagglutination version is quite similar, but is assessed microscopically. 5, record 8, English, - MHA%2DTP%20test
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A miniaturized form of the TPHA test. 3, record 8, English, - MHA%2DTP%20test
Record 8, Key term(s)
- microhaemagglutination-Treponema pallidum test
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Immunologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- test de microhémagglutination pour la détection de Treponema pallidum
1, record 8, French, test%20de%20microh%C3%A9magglutination%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20Treponema%20pallidum
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MHA-TP 2, record 8, French, MHA%2DTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- réaction de microhémagglutination pour le Treponema pallidum 3, record 8, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20microh%C3%A9magglutination%20pour%20le%20Treponema%20pallidum
correct, feminine noun
- MHA-TP 3, record 8, French, MHA%2DTP
correct, feminine noun
- MHA-TP 3, record 8, French, MHA%2DTP
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examens diagnostiques [de la syphilis.] Le MHA-TP [...] est spécifique des anticorps anti-tréponème, mais il peut être négatif en cas de syphilis primaire. 4, record 8, French, - test%20de%20microh%C3%A9magglutination%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20Treponema%20pallidum
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Les réactions] tréponémiques [sont des tests] complémentaires utilisés pour confirmer les résultats des réactions non tréponémiques; [elles] permettent de détecter les anticorps dirigés contre les éléments cellulaires des tréponèmes. Citons entre autres : le test d'agglutination de Treponema pallidum (TP-PA) [...] et la réaction de microhémagglutination pour le Treponema pallidum (MHA-TP). 5, record 8, French, - test%20de%20microh%C3%A9magglutination%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20Treponema%20pallidum
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- xanthoma
1, record 9, English, xanthoma
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A papule, nodule, or plaque of a yellow color in the skin, due to deposits of lipids. Microscopically the lesions show light cells with foamy protoplasm(foam cells, or xanthoma cells). 2, record 9, English, - xanthoma
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- xanthome
1, record 9, French, xanthome
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infiltrat dermique constitué de cellules dont le cytoplasme spumeux est chargé de lipides, et caractérisé par des placards (xanthomes plans) ou des nodules (xanthomes tubéreux) de couleur jaunâtre. 2, record 9, French, - xanthome
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Urinary Tract
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- urinalysis
1, record 10, English, urinalysis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- urine analysis 1, record 10, English, urine%20analysis
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The examination of urine by chemical, physical, or microscopic means. 1, record 10, English, - urinalysis
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routine urinalysis usually includes performing chemical screening tests, determining specific gravity, observing any unusual color or odor, screening for bacteriuria, and examining the sediment microscopically. 1, record 10, English, - urinalysis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil urinaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- analyse d'urine
1, record 10, French, analyse%20d%27urine
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- analyse urinaire 2, record 10, French, analyse%20urinaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'analyse urinaire permet de déceler un taux trop élevé de substances minérales ou la présence anormale d'autres résidus dans le corps humain. Elle apporte ainsi des éléments intéressants de diagnostic d'une maladie ou d'un problème de santé et constitue donc un examen médical de base incontournable. 2, record 10, French, - analyse%20d%27urine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Vías urinarias
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- urinálisis
1, record 10, Spanish, urin%C3%A1lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- uranálisis 1, record 10, Spanish, uran%C3%A1lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento diagnóstico no invasivo en él que se analiza la orina en cuanto a su densidad, acidez, proteínas, glucosa y sus cuerpos cetónicos, así como la sedimentación. 1, record 10, Spanish, - urin%C3%A1lisis
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-04-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- chalcedony
1, record 11, English, chalcedony
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- calcedony 2, record 11, English, calcedony
correct
- chalcedonite 3, record 11, English, chalcedonite
correct
- calcedonite 4, record 11, English, calcedonite
- cassidoine 4, record 11, English, cassidoine
former designation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cryptocrystalline variety of quartz [which] is commonly microscopically fibrous, may be translucent or semitransparent, and has a nearly waxlike luster, a uniform tint, and a white, pale-blue, gray, brown, or black color... 3, record 11, English, - chalcedony
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Etymology: from the ancient town of Chalcedon on the Sea of Marmora. 5, record 11, English, - chalcedony
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- calcédoine
1, record 11, French, calc%C3%A9doine
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- calcédonite 2, record 11, French, calc%C3%A9donite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- chalcédoine 3, record 11, French, chalc%C3%A9doine
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] variété de silice à structure fibreuse [...] 4, record 11, French, - calc%C3%A9doine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les calcédoines sont blanches, rouges [...], brunes [...] ou vertes [...] 4, record 11, French, - calc%C3%A9doine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calcédoine [...] : Ce mot désigne soit le minéral soit la roche qui en est formée; certains recommandent «calcédonite» pour le minéral, et réservent calcédoine pour la roche. 5, record 11, French, - calc%C3%A9doine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Estudio de las gemas
- Artículos de joyería
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcedonia
1, record 11, Spanish, calcedonia
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de sílice cristalina y anhidra. 1, record 11, Spanish, - calcedonia
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La calcedonia puede ser considerada como intermediaria entre el ópalo (amorfo e hidratado) y el cuarzo (cristalizado y anhidro). Concretamente se halla constituida por agujas microscópicas y entrecruzadas, de ambas variedades. Es traslúcida, con brillo céreo y con fractura concoidea. 1, record 11, Spanish, - calcedonia
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-02-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- space elevator
1, record 12, English, space%20elevator
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The American Space Agency Nasa... is putting several million dollars into the project under its advanced concepts programme. At the heart of a space elevator would be a cable reaching up as far as 100, 000km from the surface of the Earth. The earthbound end would be tethered to a base station, probably somewhere in the middle of the Pacific ocean. The other end would be attached to an orbiting object in space acting as a counterweight, the momentum of which would keep the cable taut and allow vehicles to climb up and down it. A space elevator would make rockets redundant by granting cheaper access to space. At about a third of the way along the cable-36, 000 km from Earth-objects take a day to complete a full orbit. If the cable's centre of gravity remained at this height, the cable would remain vertical, as satellites placed at this height are geostationary, effectively hovering over the same spot on the ground. To build a space elevator such a geostationary satellite would be placed into orbit carrying the coiled-up cable. One weighted end of the cable would then be dropped back towards Earth, while the other would be unreeled off into space. Mechanical lifters could then climb up the cable from the ground, ferrying up satellites, space probes and eventually tourists. The biggest technical obstacle is finding a material strong but light enough to make the cable; this is where the carbon nanotubes come in. These are microscopically thin tubes of carbon that are as strong as diamonds but flexible enough to turn into fibre. In theory, a nanotube ribbon about one metre wide and as thin as paper could support a space elevator. 2, record 12, English, - space%20elevator
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ascenseur spatial
1, record 12, French, ascenseur%20spatial
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La NIAC (Institut des Concepts Avancées de la NASA) a publié une étude fin 2002 sur tous les aspects d'un système d'ascenseur spatial, de la construction aux opérations. Premièrement, l'ascenseur serait constitué d'un câble d'une longueur de 91 000 km et d'un diamètre variant de 1 micron à 11.5 cm. Ce filin serait mis en orbite à l'aide d'une navette spatiale aidée de quelques propulseurs supplémentaires, qui, une fois en orbite géostationnaire, serviraient de contrepoids. Les forces centripètes repousseraient alors la partie haute du filin vers l'espace tandis que la partie basse serait attirée par la Terre, mettant le tout en tension. Ce premier lien serait capable d'envoyer plus d'une tonne en orbite. Il suffira ensuite d'utiliser ce premier câble pour en mettre en orbite de nouveaux. Ces filins seront constitués de nanotubes de carbone. Le plus gros défi technologique serait de construire 91 000 km de nanotubes car aujourd'hui la technologie ne permet d'en construire que quelques centimètres. Le ratio actuel nanotube/résine epoxy est de 60/40. Il faudra réussir à descendre à 98/2. Les principaux risques liés au transport par ascenseur seront dus aux météorites, aux ouragans ou aux attaques terroristes. Le filin pourra être réparé in-situ. Ce système ne nécessiterait pas de maîtriser la fusion nucléaire. De simples batteries et panneaux solaires suffiront à alimenter l'ascenseur. La plupart des technologies nécessaires existent déjà ou existeront dans le court terme. Les prévisions actuelles prévoient un budget de 7 à 10 milliards sur 15 ans. 2, record 12, French, - ascenseur%20spatial
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-01-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- greasy
1, record 13, English, greasy
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appears as if covered with a thin layer of oil. This luster results from light scattered by a microscopically rough surface. 1, record 13, English, - greasy
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gras
1, record 13, French, gras
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les minéraux à indices moyens ou faibles ont un pouvoir réflecteur peu élevé; leur éclat est alors dit "gras". 1, record 13, French, - gras
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- graso
1, record 13, Spanish, graso
adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Parasitoses
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- prepatent period
1, record 14, English, prepatent%20period
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Early stage of malarial infection in the vertebrate, before the invasion of erythrocytes is microscopically detectable. 1, record 14, English, - prepatent%20period
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Parasitoses
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- période de prépatence
1, record 14, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20pr%C3%A9patence
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- incubation parasitaire 1, record 14, French, incubation%20parasitaire
correct, feminine noun
- période prépatente 2, record 14, French, p%C3%A9riode%20pr%C3%A9patente
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stade précoce de l'infection paludéenne de l'hôte vertébré, avant que l'invasion des érythrocytes par les parasites ne soit décelable au microscope. 1, record 14, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20pr%C3%A9patence
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle va du moment de la contamination d'anopheles infestées jusqu'à l'apparition des Plasmodium dans le sang périphérique. Elle doit être distinguée de la période d'incubation qui s'étend du moment de l'infestation jusqu'à l'apparition des premiers symptômes cliniques. 2, record 14, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20pr%C3%A9patence
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Parasitosis
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- período de prepatencia
1, record 14, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20prepatencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- período prepatente 1, record 14, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20prepatente
correct, masculine noun
- prepatencia 1, record 14, Spanish, prepatencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Raw Materials (Rubber)
- Chemistry
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- latex
1, record 15, English, latex
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white, free-flowing liquid, obtained from some species of shrubs or trees, in which microscopically small particles or globules of natural rubber are suspended in a watery serum. 2, record 15, English, - latex
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Matières premières (Caoutchouc)
- Chimie
- Plasturgie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- latex
1, record 15, French, latex
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit naturel constitué par une dispersion colloïdale aqueuse de l'hydrocarbure caoutchouc. 2, record 15, French, - latex
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation. 2, record 15, French, - latex
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
latex : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 15, French, - latex
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materias primas (Caucho)
- Química
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- látex
1, record 15, Spanish, l%C3%A1tex
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-09-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Intaglio Printing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- dot skip
1, record 16, English, dot%20skip
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- speckle skip 1, record 16, English, speckle%20skip
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Missing dots in rotogravure printing, usually in the light tones. Often counted as skipped dots per unit area when viewed microscopically or by image analysis. 1, record 16, English, - dot%20skip
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Impression en creux (héliogravure)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- point manquant
1, record 16, French, point%20manquant
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point non imprimé d'une trame. Il apparaît comme une tache blanche dans un imprimé simili. En héliogravure, un manque de contact entre le cylindre gravé et le papier, dû à la rugosité ou à des variations dans l'épaisseur du papier, en est la cause la plus probable. 1, record 16, French, - point%20manquant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-05-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Becke test
1, record 17, English, Becke%20test
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- Becke method 1, record 17, English, Becke%20method
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In optical mineralogy, a method or test for determining relative indices of refraction. A method for determining microscopically the index of refraction of a mineral compared with that of an oil or another substance, such as Canada balsam, in which it is immersed, or of two adjacent mineral in a microscopic thin section. 1, record 17, English, - Becke%20test
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- méthode de détermination des indices de réfraction
1, record 17, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20des%20indices%20de%20r%C3%A9fraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Becke (Friedrich) [...] est surtout connu pour avoir inventé une méthode de détermination rapide des indices de réfraction, valable pour les fragments microscopiques contenus dans les roches. 1, record 17, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20des%20indices%20de%20r%C3%A9fraction
Record 17, Key term(s)
- essai de réfringence
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-03-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- house dust 1, record 18, English, house%20dust
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When looking microscopically at house dust, it is noteworthy how often it is possible to recognize parts of insects. These relatively large particles are unimportant but the main allergic threat from insects comes from shed skin scales, dried secretion and particularly dried fecal dust, with a particle size of approximately 1-25 [micron] m in diameter. 1, record 18, English, - house%20dust
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- poussières de maison
1, record 18, French, poussi%C3%A8res%20de%20maison
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mosaïque d'allergènes qui contient elle-même les allergènes : phanères animales, acariens, moisissures... 1, record 18, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20de%20maison
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les allergènes inhalés les plus fréquemment en cause sont les pollens, les poussières de maison (qui contiennent en particulier des débris d'acariens très allergéniques) et les poils d'animaux. 2, record 18, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20de%20maison
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-10-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- rod and coccoid forms
1, record 19, English, rod%20and%20coccoid%20forms
correct, plural
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- cocco-bacillary forms 1, record 19, English, cocco%2Dbacillary%20forms
correct, plural
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although very fine and slender, the hyphae appeared firm and resilient and rarely fragmented into rod and coccoid forms. 1, record 19, English, - rod%20and%20coccoid%20forms
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rhodochrous group microscopically consisted either of just cocco-bacillary forms or of rudimentary filaments. 1, record 19, English, - rod%20and%20coccoid%20forms
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- formes bacillaires et coccoïdes
1, record 19, French, formes%20bacillaires%20et%20cocco%C3%AFdes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fragmentation du mycélium est constante. Des formes bacillaires ou coccoïdes peuvent être mises en évidence. 1, record 19, French, - formes%20bacillaires%20et%20cocco%C3%AFdes
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-01-04
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- routine urinanalysis
1, record 20, English, routine%20urinanalysis
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Routine urinanalysis typically consists of observing any unusual color or odor, determining specific gravity, performing chemical screening tests, screening for bacteriuria, and examining the sediment microscopically [of urine specimens]. 1, record 20, English, - routine%20urinanalysis
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- analyse des urines de routine
1, record 20, French, analyse%20des%20urines%20de%20routine
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-09-17
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- aerata alopecia
1, record 21, English, aerata%20alopecia
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopically inflammatory usually reversible, patchy loss of hair, occurring in sharply defined areas and usually involving the beard or scalp. 1, record 21, English, - aerata%20alopecia
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- pelade
1, record 21, French, pelade
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- alopecia areata 1, record 21, French, alopecia%20areata
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La symptomatologie de la pelade (ou alopecia aerata) tient toute en sa plaque. Aire arrondie ou ovalaire de 1 à 2 cm de diamètre ou davantage, à surface lisse et nue, entièrement déglabrée, mais bien apparaître ses orifices folliculaires (...) elle est toujours bien circonscrite (...) 1, record 21, French, - pelade
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Micrographics
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- blemish
1, record 22, English, blemish
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- aging blemish 2, record 22, English, aging%20blemish
correct
- ageing blemish 3, record 22, English, ageing%20blemish
correct
- microscopic spot 4, record 22, English, microscopic%20spot
correct
- microspot 5, record 22, English, microspot
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopic spot which may appear on film and is usually reddish or yellowish in color ... 4, record 22, English, - blemish
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microscopic blemishes. Some processed negative microfilms in storage for from 2 to 20 years have developed microscopically small coloured spots or blemishes. 6, record 22, English, - blemish
Record 22, Key term(s)
- microscopic blemish
- red spot
- blemish spot
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Micrographie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- microtache
1, record 22, French, microtache
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- point rouge 2, record 22, French, point%20rouge
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microtaches. On a pu constater que certains microfilms négatifs conservés après traitement entre 2 et 20 ans présentent des points ou des taches microscopiques colorées. 3, record 22, French, - microtache
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Beaucoup d'impuretés gazeuses sont nocives pour les plaques photographiques. Leur réaction avec l'argent de l'émulsion peut causer des colorations, des affaiblissements ou l'impression de microtaches. 4, record 22, French, - microtache
Record 22, Key term(s)
- tache microscopique
- point microscopique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1984-10-10
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- annual parasite incidence
1, record 23, English, annual%20parasite%20incidence
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Number(per thousand of a population) of microscopically confirmed malaria cases detected during one year. 1, record 23, English, - annual%20parasite%20incidence
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- incidence parasitaire annuelle
1, record 23, French, incidence%20parasitaire%20annuelle
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre (pour 1000 habitants) de cas de paludisme, confirmés par un examen microscopique, décelés pendant une année. 1, record 23, French, - incidence%20parasitaire%20annuelle
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1977-04-28
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- microgranular test
1, record 24, English, microgranular%20test
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This is a calcareous foraminifera test], Microscopically granulose(...) composed of minute calcite crystals(...), probably originally granular but possibly recrystallized; [the] granules may be aligned in rows perpendicular to [the] outer wall, resulting in fibrous structure. 1, record 24, English, - microgranular%20test
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- test microgranuleux
1, record 24, French, test%20microgranuleux
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il s'agit d'un test foraminifère calcaire] épais formé par la juxtaposition de granules subsphériques de dimensions à peu près homogènes (...). Les granules peuvent être disposés sans ordre dans la structure microgranuleuse (...), ou en files radiées ou "pseudofibres" dans la structure pseudofibreuse. 1, record 24, French, - test%20microgranuleux
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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