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X-RAY LABORATORY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-06-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- total concentration for inorganics
1, record 1, English, total%20concentration%20for%20inorganics
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
total concentration (for inorganics): The total quantity of an element present in all chemical forms and irrespective of its location in the soil material, including that incorporated in silicate minerals. 1, record 1, English, - total%20concentration%20for%20inorganics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Determination of the total concentration requires use of an instrumental technique such as X-ray fluorescence analysis or a powerful solvent combination such as a mixture of hydrofluoric and perchloric acid, or alkaline melt. The use of this solvent mixture presents many practical and safety-related problems in the laboratory and is therefore often avoided. 1, record 1, English, - total%20concentration%20for%20inorganics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
total concentration for inorganics: The term "total concentration (for inorganics)" and the definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - total%20concentration%20for%20inorganics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concentration totale pour les matières inorganiques
1, record 1, French, concentration%20totale%20pour%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
concentration totale (pour les matières inorganiques) : Quantité totale d'un élément présent sous toutes ses formes chimiques indépendamment de sa localisation dans le matériau du sol, y compris la part intégrée aux minéraux silicatés. 1, record 1, French, - concentration%20totale%20pour%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La détermination de la concentration totale requiert l'utilisation d'une méthode instrumentale telle que l'analyse par fluorescence-X ou une combinaison de solvants puissants telle qu'un mélange d'acide fluorhydrique et d'acide perchlorique ou de fusion alcaline. L'utilisation de ce mélange solvant présentant de nombreux problèmes pratiques et de sécurité dans le laboratoire d'analyse, elle est, par conséquent, bien souvent évitée. 1, record 1, French, - concentration%20totale%20pour%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
concentration totale pour les matières inorganiques : Le terme «concentration totale (pour les matières inorganiques)» et la définition ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - concentration%20totale%20pour%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EMI scanner
1, record 2, English, EMI%20scanner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the spark that ignited the widespread excitement in this field came from a commercial laboratory, EMI Ltd, in Great Britain. In 1971 they announced the development of the EMI Scanner, a symbiotic marriage of X-ray scanning and digital computer technology. 1, record 2, English, - EMI%20scanner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- EMI scanner
1, record 2, French, EMI%20scanner
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- scanner modèle EMI 1, record 2, French, scanner%20mod%C3%A8le%20EMI
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appareil de tomographie axiale informatisée, mis au point par la firme EMI. 1, record 2, French, - EMI%20scanner
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Densitome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- neutron reflectometry
1, record 3, English, neutron%20reflectometry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neutron reflectometry is a laboratory technique, similar to the often complementary techniques of X-ray reflectivity and ellipsometry. The technique involves shining a highly collimated beam of neutrons onto an extremely flat surface and examining the intensity of reflected radiation as a function of angle. 2, record 3, English, - neutron%20reflectometry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réflectométrie neutronique
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9flectom%C3%A9trie%20neutronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est important de caractériser la structure atomique et magnétique [des] couches [magnétiques]. La réflectométrie neutronique est un outil particulièrement puissant : en effet la polarisation d'un faisceau de neutrons polarisés va être modifiée par la réflexion par les couches magnétiques. Un analyseur de la polarisation après réflexion va permettre de déterminer les courbes de réflectivité pour des états de spin parallèles ou antiparallèles. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flectom%C3%A9trie%20neutronique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- analytical electron microscope
1, record 4, English, analytical%20electron%20microscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AEM 1, record 4, English, AEM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The analytical electron microscope(AEM) is based on a conventional 200 keV transmission electron microscope(TEM) which has been augmented to include the functions of a scanning transmission electron microscope(STEM) and the scanning electron microscope(SEM). Since the electrons must penetrate through the specimen, the specimen dimensions must be no greater than 1 micrometer thick, and preferably in the range of 100 nm. Bulk specimens may be thinned to this range by a combination of mechanical, chemical, and ion sputtering techniques, all of which are available in the microanalysis laboratory. As an imaging tool, the AEM is capable of 0. 3 nm spatial resolution in the TEM mode, 1 nm resolution in the STEM mode, and 3 nm resolution in the SEM mode. Elemental microanalysis is carried out by means of energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry(EDS) and electron energy loss spectrometry(EELS), which together provide sensitivity to all elements with atomic number > 2. Quantitative analysis is carried out by means of a relative sensitivity factor method based on glass, mineral, and metal alloy standards. 2, record 4, English, - analytical%20electron%20microscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microscope électronique analytique
1, record 4, French, microscope%20%C3%A9lectronique%20analytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AEM 1, record 4, French, AEM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Centre [London Centre for Nanotechnology (ou LCN]), abritera 200 m² de salles blanches ainsi qu'une gamme complète d'outils de caractérisation à l'échelle nanométrique. Un de ces outils sera un puissant microscope électronique analytique (ou AEM pour «Analytical Electron Microscope») d'une résolution de 1,4. Selon «Imperial College», il n'existe que trois microscopes de ce type au monde (Europe et Etats-Unis). Ses capacités d'analyse des matériaux donneront des informations sur la composition locale, les liaisons et l'état électronique des atomes. Les chercheurs du LCN espèrent que cet outil leur permettra de pénétrer les relations complexes qui existent entre l'arrangement atomique d'un matériau et les propriétés et les performances d'un dispositif fabriqué à partir de celui-ci. Les projets de recherche menés grâce à ce microscope concerneront les piles à combustible, les nanostructures magnétiques, les revêtements intelligents, les points quantiques semiconducteurs et la recherche biomédicale. 2, record 4, French, - microscope%20%C3%A9lectronique%20analytique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- instrument IBIS
1, record 5, English, instrument%20IBIS
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IBIS 2, record 5, English, IBIS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IBIS [Imager on Board the Integral Satellite] is an instrument for detailed gamma ray imaging on board of the INTEGRAL satellite, the International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory. This satellite is dedicated to observe with high spectroscopic and angular resolution celestial gamma ray sources.... Two main instruments(Spectrometer SPI and Imager IBIS) and two monitors([Optical Monitoring Camera(OMC) ] and X-Ray) will observe in parallel celestial objects of all classes. 2, record 5, English, - instrument%20IBIS
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gamma-ray imaging instrument IBIS. 3, record 5, English, - instrument%20IBIS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- instrument IBIS
1, record 5, French, instrument%20IBIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'instrument IBIS à bord d'INTEGRAL [est] chargé de fournir des images précises du ciel dans un domaine d'énergie allant de 20 keV à 10 MeV. [Cet instrument] est l'héritier direct du télescope SIGMA. Sa conception est en effet très semblable, alliant un masque codé à un ensemble détecteur à base de caméras gamma, le tout étant protégé des rayonnements parasites par des blindages actifs et passifs. L'originalité d'IBIS (Imager on Board the Integral Satellite) réside surtout dans les performances de l'ensemble détecteur qui devrait permettre d'atteindre une sensibilité dix fois meilleure que celle de SIGMA. Pour couvrir un domaine d'énergie de près de 3 ordres de grandeur, il a fallu recourir à l'utilisation de deux caméras. La première, ISGRI (Integral Soft Gamma-Ray Imager), fonctionne à basse énergie (20 keV - 1 MeV). La seconde, PICsIT (PIxellated CsI Telescope), mesure les photons de plus haute énergie (150 keV - 10 MeV). 2, record 5, French, - instrument%20IBIS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Gamma Ray Astrophysics Laboratory
1, record 6, English, International%20Gamma%20Ray%20Astrophysics%20Laboratory
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- INTEGRAL 1, record 6, English, INTEGRAL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ESA scientific mission INTEGRAL(The International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory is dedicated to the fine spectroscopy(E/E=500) and fine imaging(angular resolution : 12 arcmin FWHM) of celestial gamma-ray sources in the energy range 15 keV to 10 MeV with concurrent source monitoring in the X-ray(3-35 keV) and optical(V-band, 550 nm) energy ranges. 2, record 6, English, - International%20Gamma%20Ray%20Astrophysics%20Laboratory
Record 6, Key term(s)
- International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Observatoire international du rayonnement gamma
1, record 6, French, Observatoire%20international%20du%20rayonnement%20gamma
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- INTEGRAL 2, record 6, French, INTEGRAL
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les préparatifs de la mission INTEGRAL - observatoire international du rayonnement Gamma de l'Agence spatiale européenne (ESA) - et la participation de l'Irlande à ce projet seront présentés lors d'une conférence de presse organisée le 4 octobre prochain (à partir de 12h00) à Dublin par la Royal Irish Academy (RIA - 19 Dawson Street,Dublin 2), Enterprise Ireland et l'ESA. 2, record 6, French, - Observatoire%20international%20du%20rayonnement%20gamma
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ultrasound osteodensitometer
1, record 7, English, ultrasound%20osteodensitometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parametric Imaging Laboratory(CNRS-University of Paris VI) have opened up a completely new path for research using the potential of quantitative ultrasound imaging. They have developed the first "ultrasound osteodensitometer" with imaging. This is the most precise technique currently available for evaluating the acoustic properties of the bone. It can be used to establish an anatomical comparison of the acoustic properties obtained by ultrasound exploration, and other fundamental properties of bone strength, such as bone mineral density or bone microarchitecture, which are obtained through x-ray imaging or microimaging using nuclear magnetic resonance. 2, record 7, English, - ultrasound%20osteodensitometer
Record 7, Key term(s)
- ultrasound osteodensitometre
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ostéodensitomètre à imagerie ultrasonore
1, record 7, French, ost%C3%A9odensitom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20imagerie%20ultrasonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Développé à partir d'une technologie mise au point dans un laboratoire du CNRS, un ostéodensitomètre à ultrasons mesure la densité de l'os et donne aussi une image de sa structure. [...] l'Ubis 3 000 [...] permet de reproduire l'examen et les mesures du calcaneum [...] 1, record 7, French, - ost%C3%A9odensitom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20imagerie%20ultrasonore
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- minimum care bed
1, record 8, English, minimum%20care%20bed
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hospital can provide general surgery, X-ray and laboratory services and sterile medical supplies. It has a 140 bed capability, including 60 intensive care, 40 intermediate care, and 40 minimum care beds, with an overall expansion capability of 50 percent. 1, record 8, English, - minimum%20care%20bed
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- unité de soins minimaux
1, record 8, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20soins%20minimaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cet hôpital dispose des moyens suivants: chirurgie générale, radiologie, laboratoire et matériel de stérilisation. Il est en mesure d'accueillir 140 blessés, dont 60 en unité de soins intensifs, 40 en unité de soins intermédiaires, ainsi que 40 en unité de soins minimaux, et peut, au besoin, augmenter sa capacité de 50 p. 1, record 8, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20soins%20minimaux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- general surgery
1, record 9, English, general%20surgery
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hospital can provide general surgery, X-ray and laboratory services and sterile medical supplies. It has a 140 bed capability, including 60 intensive care, 40 intermediate care, and 40 minimum care beds, with an overall expansion capability of 50 percent. 1, record 9, English, - general%20surgery
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie générale
1, record 9, French, chirurgie%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cet hôpital dispose des moyens suivants: chirurgie générale, radiologie, laboratoire et matériel de stérilisation. Il est en mesure d'accueillir 140 blessés, dont 60 en unité de soins intensifs, 40 en unité de soins intermédiaires, ainsi que 40 en unité de soins minimaux, et peut, au besoin, augmenter sa capacité de 50 p. 1, record 9, French, - chirurgie%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-12-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- work-up
1, record 10, English, work%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- medical work-up 2, record 10, English, medical%20work%2Dup
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the laboratory, x-ray, and other procedures involved in the diagnostic study of a patient with regard to his symptoms or complaints. 3, record 10, English, - work%2Dup
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The process of obtaining all of the necessary data for diagnosing and treating a patient. 4, record 10, English, - work%2Dup
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cardiac work-up. 3, record 10, English, - work%2Dup
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
entered the hospital for a gastric work-up. 3, record 10, English, - work%2Dup
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- investigations techniques
1, record 10, French, investigations%20techniques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"examen" : Ensemble des investigations cliniques et techniques effectuées par un médecin pour apprécier l'état de santé d'un sujet. 1, record 10, French, - investigations%20techniques
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi "examen de santé" et "bilan de santé". 2, record 10, French, - investigations%20techniques
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-12-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- work-up
1, record 11, English, work%2Dup
correct, noun, generic
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- medical work-up 2, record 11, English, medical%20work%2Dup
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The laboratory, X-ray, and other procedures involved in the diagnostic study of a patient with regard to his symptoms or complaints. 1, record 11, English, - work%2Dup
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cardiac work-up. 1, record 11, English, - work%2Dup
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
entered the hospital for a gastric work-up. 1, record 11, English, - work%2Dup
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- examen radiologique
1, record 11, French, examen%20radiologique
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
radiologique : Qui se rapporte à la radiologie. [P. ex. :] Examens radiologiques. 1, record 11, French, - examen%20radiologique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiologie : Science traitant de l'étude et des applications médicales (diagnostic, traitement), industrielles, scientifiques des rayons X et d'autres rayonnements ionisants. 1, record 11, French, - examen%20radiologique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-10-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- diagnostic service
1, record 12, English, diagnostic%20service
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Charges for x-ray examination, laboratory tests, and x-ray or radium therapy up to the amounts shown in the Schedule of Benefits. 1, record 12, English, - diagnostic%20service
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- service de diagnostic
1, record 12, French, service%20de%20diagnostic
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des frais pour examens radiologiques, tests de laboratoire, et la thérapie par rayons-x ou radium, jusqu'à concurrence du montant indiqué dans le tableau des prestations. 1, record 12, French, - service%20de%20diagnostic
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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