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MICROTOME [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Cytology
- Histology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microtome
1, record 1, English, microtome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A microtome is a device used to cut very thin slices of tissue, called sections, for examination under a microscope. It typically uses a sharp, stationary blade to cut the tissue, and the thickness of the sections can be adjusted by changing the blade or adjusting the settings on the microtome. 2, record 1, English, - microtome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Cytologie
- Histologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microtome
1, record 1, French, microtome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un petit fragment d'organe, de muscle ou de peau est prélevé, inclus dans de la paraffine, puis découpé par un microtome en très fines lamelles dont l'épaisseur s'évalue en microns. 2, record 1, French, - microtome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
- Instrumental médico
- Citología
- Histología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microtomo
1, record 1, Spanish, microtomo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microtome
1, record 2, English, microtome
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microtome : an item in the "Biological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - microtome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microtome
1, record 2, French, microtome
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microtome : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement biologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - microtome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Biological Sciences
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ultramicrotome
1, record 3, English, ultramicrotome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microtome which uses a glass or diamond knife, allowing sections of cells to be cut 300 nanometers in thickness. 2, record 3, English, - ultramicrotome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Sciences biologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ultramicrotome
1, record 3, French, ultramicrotome
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microtome : instrument qui sert à couper dans des tissus animaux ou végétaux des lames très minces afin de les étudier au microscope. 2, record 3, French, - ultramicrotome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ultramicrótomo
1, record 3, Spanish, ultramicr%C3%B3tomo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Bioengineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- embed
1, record 4, English, embed
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To embed a living tissue in paraffin to prepare it for microscopic study. 1, record 4, English, - embed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embedding : The technique of embedding biological specimens in a supporting medium, such as paraffin wax or plastics like exposy resin, in preparation for sectioning with a microtome. 2, record 4, English, - embed
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Technique biologique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inclure
1, record 4, French, inclure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retenir un microorganisme par le procédé d'immobilisation par inclusion. 2, record 4, French, - inclure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inclure un échantillon de tissu vivant dans la paraffine pour l'observer ensuite en coupes minces au microscope. 3, record 4, French, - inclure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sliding microtome
1, record 5, English, sliding%20microtome
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microtome in which the specimen being sectioned is made to slide on a tract. 1, record 5, English, - sliding%20microtome
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microtome à glissière
1, record 5, French, microtome%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microtomie, histologie et histochimie. Nous faisons : [...] la confection des coupes à la paraffine, au cryostat, au vibratome et à congélation (microtome à glissière). 1, record 5, French, - microtome%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cryogenics
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cryostat
1, record 6, English, cryostat
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- deep freezer 2, record 6, English, deep%20freezer
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
in pathology and histology, a chamber containing a microtome for sectioning frozen tissue. 1, record 6, English, - cryostat
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cryogénie
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cryostat
1, record 6, French, cryostat
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de congélation, utilisé en anatomie pathologique, en histochimie et histo-enzymologie (études des enzymes des tissus) pour effectuer des coupes tissulaires sans la fixation préalable au formol, qui dénature les cellules. 1, record 6, French, - cryostat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criogenia
- Instrumental médico
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- criostato
1, record 6, Spanish, criostato
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato que permite obtener cortes de tejido por congelación rápida. 2, record 6, Spanish, - criostato
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optics
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- freezing microtome
1, record 7, English, freezing%20microtome
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microtome used to cut frozen tissue. 2, record 7, English, - freezing%20microtome
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microtome : an instrument for cutting thin sections of tissues or other materials for microscopical examination. 2, record 7, English, - freezing%20microtome
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Optique
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microtome à congélation
1, record 7, French, microtome%20%C3%A0%20cong%C3%A9lation
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microtome : instrument destiné à découper de minces tranches dans des tissus végétaux ou animaux, préalablement durcis [par congélation dans ce cas], pour les étudier au microscope. 2, record 7, French, - microtome%20%C3%A0%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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