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DEPRESSOR [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depressor septi nasi muscle
1, record 1, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- depressor septi nasi 1, record 1, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The depressor septi nasi muscle originates from the incisive fossa of the maxilla.... The depressor septi nasi inserts into the nasal septum and posterior aspect of the alar part of the nasalis muscle.... Upon contraction, the depressor septi nasi depresses the nasal septum and pulls the wing of the nose downward, constricting the aperture of the nostril. 2, record 1, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depressor septi nasi : English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- muscle abaisseur du septum nasal
1, record 1, French, muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- muscle myrtiforme 2, record 1, French, muscle%20myrtiforme
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le muscle abaisseur du septum nasal est un muscle de la face. Il relie la fosse incisive maxillaire et le muscle orbiculaire de la bouche à la cloison nasale du nez. En se contractant, il tire l'aile du nez vers le bas, réduisant ainsi la taille des narines. 3, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle abaisseur du septum nasal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
depressor septi nasi : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Genitals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Pap test
1, record 2, English, Pap%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Papanicolaou test 2, record 2, English, Papanicolaou%20test
correct
- Pap smear test 3, record 2, English, Pap%20smear%20test
correct
- Papanicolaou smear test 4, record 2, English, Papanicolaou%20smear%20test
correct, rare
- Papanicolaou smear 3, record 2, English, Papanicolaou%20smear
see observation
- Pap smear 3, record 2, English, Pap%20smear
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopic examination of cells exfoliated or scraped from a mucosal surface after staining with Papanicolaou’s stain [that is used, among other things, for early cervical cancer screening]. 5, record 2, English, - Pap%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To perform a Papanicolaou(Pap) test, the doctor scrapes cells from the surface of the cervix with a small wooden applicator much like a tongue depressor. Then, a small bristle brush can be used to obtain a sample of cells from the canal of the cervix. [...] The cells removed [...] are placed on a glass slide, sprayed with a preservative, and sent to the laboratory, where they are examined under a microscope for signs of cervical cancer. 6, record 2, English, - Pap%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used especially for detection of cancer of the uterine cervix. 5, record 2, English, - Pap%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Papanicolaou smear, Pap smear: Although these terms are sometimes used to refer to the "Pap test," it is preferable to use one of the more precise terms. The "Pap test" includes collecting the cells to produce the "Pap smear," fixing the smear and staining it with the Papanicolaou stain, and examining it under the microscope. 7, record 2, English, - Pap%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pap test, Papanicolaou test, Pap smear test, Papanicolaou smear test, Papanicolaou smear, Pap smear: These terms appear under the entry "test" in the Dorland’s illustrated medical dictionary. 7, record 2, English, - Pap%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Organes génitaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test Pap
1, record 2, French, test%20Pap
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test de Papanicolaou 2, record 2, French, test%20de%20Papanicolaou
correct, masculine noun
- examen de frottis cervico-vaginal 3, record 2, French, examen%20de%20frottis%20cervico%2Dvaginal
correct, masculine noun
- frottis cervico-vaginal 4, record 2, French, frottis%20cervico%2Dvaginal
see observation, masculine noun
- frottis cervical 4, record 2, French, frottis%20cervical
see observation, masculine noun
- frottis de Papanicolaou 5, record 2, French, frottis%20de%20Papanicolaou
see observation, masculine noun
- Pap test 6, record 2, French, Pap%20test
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen au microscope des cellules de desquamation prélevées sur le col de l'utérus et fixées en frottis sur lame [qui permet notamment] le dépistage précoce du cancer du col utérin. 7, record 2, French, - test%20Pap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test de Papanicolaou est un test cytologique dont l'objectif est de détecter des cellules cervicales anormales. La procédure consiste à prélever avec précaution des cellules du col de l'utérus, et à étaler et fixer ces cellules sur une lame de verre. Les lames sont ensuite envoyées à un laboratoire de cytologie et lues par un cytologiste ou un cytotechnicien diplômé qui détermine le type et le degré de gravité de l'anomalie [...] 8, record 2, French, - test%20Pap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frottis cervico-vaginal; frottis cervical; frottis de Papanicolaou : Bien que ces termes soient utilisés pour désigner la notion de «test de Papanicolaou», il est préférable d'utiliser un terme plus précis puisque le «test de Papanicolaou» comprend le prélèvement de l'échantillon, la préparation du frottis ainsi que son examen au microscope. 9, record 2, French, - test%20Pap
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Órganos genitales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de tinción de Papanicolaou
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20tinci%C3%B3n%20de%20Papanicolaou
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- prueba de Papanicolaou 2, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Papanicolaou
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tinción que se utiliza para el estudio de las células por medio de un frotis. Por ejemplo, el examen microscópico de las células del cervix uterino, que se realiza para detectar cambios que puedan ser precursores de cáncer en la mujer. 3, record 2, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20tinci%C3%B3n%20de%20Papanicolaou
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- depressor
1, record 3, English, depressor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui aspire du gaz dans un circuit pour le maintenir à une pression inférieure à la pression ambiante, telle la pompe à vide en pression atmosphérique. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En plongée, le dépresseur fait circuler les gaz en circuit fermé entre le plongeur et la tourelle. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor
1, record 3, Spanish, depresor
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- depressor
1, record 4, English, depressor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire hydrodynamique installé à la partie inférieure d'un chalut pour accélérer sa plongée et le stabiliser à la profondeur voulue. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dépresseur est surtout utilisé pour les chaluts pélagiques d'échantillonnage scientifique. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor
1, record 4, Spanish, depresor
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tongue depressor
1, record 5, English, tongue%20depressor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tongue depressor : an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 5, English, - tongue%20depressor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- abaisse-langue
1, record 5, French, abaisse%2Dlangue
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abaisse-langue : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 5, French, - abaisse%2Dlangue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-05-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- depressor weight
1, record 6, English, depressor%20weight
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used on tow lines in nautical applications [that] can be attached to a floating or otherwise stiff line to effectively produce a catenary geometry better able to mitigate shocks associated with towing and wave impacts. 2, record 6, English, - depressor%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poids dépresseur
1, record 6, French, poids%20d%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les traits horizontaux, trois câbles fixés à distance égale sur l'anneau d'ouverture se rejoignent en un point vers le haut du filet, ce qui permet de l'attacher au treuil. Une virole et un poids dépresseur sont également installés à cette jonction. 1, record 6, French, - poids%20d%C3%A9presseur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Fish
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pterygiophore
1, record 7, English, pterygiophore
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cartilage or bone on the outer end of which sit the median fin rays or spines and to which are attached erector and depressor fin muscles. 1, record 7, English, - pterygiophore
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Poissons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ptérygiophore
1, record 7, French, pt%C3%A9rygiophore
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ptérygiophores sont des os ou du cartilage avec lesquels la base des rayons des nageoires médianes, les ptérygies (périssoptérygies, nageoires impaires), est articulée [...] 1, record 7, French, - pt%C3%A9rygiophore
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- depressing agent
1, record 8, English, depressing%20agent
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- depressing reagent 2, record 8, English, depressing%20reagent
correct
- depressant 3, record 8, English, depressant
correct
- depressor 4, record 8, English, depressor
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance which when added to a pulp prevents a particular mineral or minerals from floating. 5, record 8, English, - depressing%20agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In froth flotation process, [an agent] which reacts with particle surface to render it less prone to stay in the froth, thus causing it to wet down as a tailing product. 4, record 8, English, - depressing%20agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depressants act by complexing elements at surface lattices of minerals which might carry charge attractive to conditioning agents; by destroying collector coating; by surface modification of particles. 4, record 8, English, - depressing%20agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Surface-active additives may promote air flotation by altering the properties of the system. ... activating reagents ... react with molecules at the surface of particles to produce a surface on which the collecting reagent can be adsorbed. Depressing reagents accomplish the opposite task. In proper combination activators and depressants will promote the flotation of desired phases. 2, record 8, English, - depressing%20agent
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Génie chimique
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- déprimant 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9primant
correct, masculine noun
- agent déprimant 3, record 8, French, agent%20d%C3%A9primant
correct, masculine noun
- inhibiteur 4, record 8, French, inhibiteur
see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réactif utilisé pour réduire ou atténuer la flottabilité d'un minéral. 5, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Réactif employé dans la séparation des solides par flottation, et possédant la propriété d'augmenter considérablement l'aptitude que présentent certains corps à se laisser mouiller par l'eau. 6, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour des minerais complexes, comme la galène mêlée à la blende, on fait de la flottation différentielle : on empêche la blende de flotter dans les premières écumes en ajoutant un dépresseur, par exemple un cyanure, puis, quand toute la galène est flottée, on ajoute un activateur, tel que du sulfate de cuivre, pour flotter la blende. 7, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Déprimants [...] encore appelés inhibiteurs [...] 8, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record 8, Key term(s)
- réactif dépresseur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
- Ingenieria química
- Contaminación del agua
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor
1, record 8, Spanish, depresor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- deprimente 1, record 8, Spanish, deprimente
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reactivo que se usa en el procedimiento de separación por flotación en razón de sus propiedades humectantes. 1, record 8, Spanish, - depresor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El silicato de sodio es un depresor de ganga. 1, record 8, Spanish, - depresor
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tongue depressor
1, record 9, English, tongue%20depressor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tongue spatula 2, record 9, English, tongue%20spatula
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument with a broad flat extremity used for pressing down the tongue to facilitate examination of the oral cavity and pharynx. 3, record 9, English, - tongue%20depressor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] tongue depressor [is] a flat instrument for pressing the tongue down against the floor of the mouth to facilitate examination of the mouth and throat or to maintain the airway in the unconscious or anesthetized subject. 2, record 9, English, - tongue%20depressor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tongue depressors. They are straight or curved [shaped], metal or plastic, disposable or reusable instruments used for depressing the tongue to examine the throat and oral cavity. They are also used for spatula test in case of suspected tetanus, to examine the gag reflex and to perform posterior rhinoscopy. 4, record 9, English, - tongue%20depressor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- abaisse-langue
1, record 9, French, abaisse%2Dlangue
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument en forme de palette pour abaisser la langue et examiner l'intérieur de la bouche et la gorge. 2, record 9, French, - abaisse%2Dlangue
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des abaisse-langues ou des abaisse-langue. 3, record 9, French, - abaisse%2Dlangue
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abaisse-langues (pluriel) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 9, French, - abaisse%2Dlangue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor de lengua
1, record 9, Spanish, depresor%20de%20lengua
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- depresor lingual 2, record 9, Spanish, depresor%20lingual
correct, masculine noun
- abatelenguas 2, record 9, Spanish, abatelenguas
correct, masculine noun
- bajalengua 3, record 9, Spanish, bajalengua
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento, en forma de pala pequeña, que sirve para deprimir la base de la lengua en el examen de la garganta. 4, record 9, Spanish, - depresor%20de%20lengua
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- underwater depressor
1, record 10, English, underwater%20depressor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The underwater elements of the system are the underwater depressor and the instrumented vehicle(IV). These are connected by a neutrally buoyant cable up to 1, 000 m long. Contact with the parent ship is maintained via a 9. 6 km-long tow cable. 1, record 10, English, - underwater%20depressor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur sous-marin
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9presseur%20sous%2Dmarin
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-08-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- depressor 1, record 11, English, depressor
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attachment to a sonar tow cable that assists in increasing the depths of the towed body; commonly of two types: deadweight and hydrodynamic. 1, record 11, English, - depressor
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The depressor allows the user to bring a sonar towbody within an optimum altitude above the seabed. Although lower towspeeds also assist in lowering a towfish, speeds below 1 – 1. 5 knots may produce towbody instability such as kiting and yaw resulting in data distortions. 1, record 11, English, - depressor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9presseur
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque les profondeurs dépassent 100 [mètres], la fixation d’un dépresseur sur le câble permet au poisson de couler plus facilement pour atteindre la hauteur de résolution maximum au-dessus du fond. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-11-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pedal depressor
1, record 12, English, pedal%20depressor
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the shop had a pedal depressor to use when testing brakes. 2, record 12, English, - pedal%20depressor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de blocage de pédale
1, record 12, French, dispositif%20de%20blocage%20de%20p%C3%A9dale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-02-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- flotation depressor
1, record 13, English, flotation%20depressor
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- flotation depressant
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- inhibiteur de flottation
1, record 13, French, inhibiteur%20de%20flottation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- déprimant de flottation 2, record 13, French, d%C3%A9primant%20de%20flottation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réactif utilisé pour détruire ou atténuer la flottabilité d'un minéral. 3, record 13, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20flottation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2009-01-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- depressor 1, record 14, English, depressor
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to push certain structures out of the way during an operation or examination. 1, record 14, English, - depressor
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A depressor is] an agent that presses a structure in a downward direction, as a tongue depressor. 2, record 14, English, - depressor
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9presseur
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- abaisseur 2, record 14, French, abaisseur
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument servant à refouler ou à abaisser un organe au cours d'une intervention chirurgicale. 1, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9presseur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor
1, record 14, Spanish, depresor
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-08-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ribbon retractor
1, record 15, English, ribbon%20retractor
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- ribbon malleable retractor 2, record 15, English, ribbon%20malleable%20retractor
correct
- malleable retractor 3, record 15, English, malleable%20retractor
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat elongated piece of metal shaped like a tongue depressor, which can be bent into a desired shape and used as a retractor for soft tissue. 4, record 15, English, - ribbon%20retractor
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name: Ribbon retractor. Common name: malleable retractor. Features: hand held; flat, straight; allow bending, shaping. Uses: Special retraction of tissue where specific shape is required and not available in any standard retractor form. 5, record 15, English, - ribbon%20retractor
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- écarteur Ribbon
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9carteur%20Ribbon
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- écarteur malléable 2, record 15, French, %C3%A9carteur%20mall%C3%A9able
masculine noun
- écarteur souple 3, record 15, French, %C3%A9carteur%20souple
masculine noun
- écarteur fin 4, record 15, French, %C3%A9carteur%20fin
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- depressor muscle of lower lip
1, record 16, English, depressor%20muscle%20of%20lower%20lip
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Depressor labii inferioris muscle 2, record 16, English, Depressor%20labii%20inferioris%20muscle
correct
- Musculus depressor labii inferioris 1, record 16, English, Musculus%20depressor%20labii%20inferioris
Latin
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depresses the lower lip. Retracts the lower lip. 2, record 16, English, - depressor%20muscle%20of%20lower%20lip
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- muscle abaisseur de la lèvre inférieure
1, record 16, French, muscle%20abaisseur%20de%20la%20l%C3%A8vre%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- Musculus depressor labii inferioris 1, record 16, French, Musculus%20depressor%20labii%20inferioris
Latin
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- breech lock depressor
1, record 17, English, breech%20lock%20depressor
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of the lock frame. 1, record 17, English, - breech%20lock%20depressor
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies to the Cougar. 2, record 17, English, - breech%20lock%20depressor
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- abaisseur du verrou de culasse
1, record 17, French, abaisseur%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant de l'abri de culasse. 1, record 17, French, - abaisseur%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'applique au Cougar. 2, record 17, French, - abaisseur%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abaisseur du verrou de culasse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 17, French, - abaisseur%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- depressant
1, record 18, English, depressant
correct, noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- neurodepressive drug 2, record 18, English, neurodepressive%20drug
- depressor 3, record 18, English, depressor
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drug or chemical than inhibits, slows down or depresses neural activity. Also called a "downer". 1, record 18, English, - depressant
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
when pregnant rats are treated with atropine, a neurodepressive, no later than the third day of pregnancy, implantation of a fertilized egg is delayed 2, record 18, English, - depressant
Record 18, Key term(s)
- downer
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- neurodépresseur
1, record 18, French, neurod%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- dépresseur 1, record 18, French, d%C3%A9presseur
correct, masculine noun
- agent dépressif 2, record 18, French, agent%20d%C3%A9pressif
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drogue ou médicament entraînant le ralentissement d'activité de certains centres nerveux et par là même l'affaiblissement ou la désorganisation de certaines fonctions. 1, record 18, French, - neurod%C3%A9presseur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología clínica
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor
1, record 18, Spanish, depresor
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- central depressor 1, record 19, English, central%20depressor
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- central depressant 1, record 19, English, central%20depressant
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- dépresseur central
1, record 19, French, d%C3%A9presseur%20central
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- depresor central
1, record 19, Spanish, depresor%20central
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1994-11-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- depressor
1, record 20, English, depressor
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- plongeur
1, record 20, French, plongeur
correct, masculine 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 1990-04-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- cartridge depressor
1, record 21, English, cartridge%20depressor
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- abaisse-cartouche
1, record 21, French, abaisse%2Dcartouche
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-02-25
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aeroindustry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- scuff plate 1, record 22, English, scuff%20plate
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspect : 5. Door jamb & seal depressor for distortion, cracks, nicks & corrosion. Latch pin for condition & security. Exterior scuff plate(along lower edge of jamb) for general condition & evidence of sealant missing. 2, record 22, English, - scuff%20plate
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- plaque de protection
1, record 22, French, plaque%20de%20protection
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- plaque de raclage 2, record 22, French, plaque%20de%20raclage
feminine noun
- plaque d'usure 3, record 22, French, plaque%20d%27usure
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque de protection (contre le raclage). 4, record 22, French, - plaque%20de%20protection
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plaque de protection; plaque de raclage;plaque d'usure : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 5, record 22, French, - plaque%20de%20protection
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-10-08
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- seal depressor
1, record 23, English, seal%20depressor
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each exterior door is provided with a pressure seal that is depressed by a seal depressor installed on the doorjamb of the door. 2, record 23, English, - seal%20depressor
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- profilé presse-joint
1, record 23, French, profil%C3%A9%20presse%2Djoint
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profilé presse-joint : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 23, French, - profil%C3%A9%20presse%2Djoint
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1977-08-20
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- opesiule
1, record 24, English, opesiule
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- opesiula 1, record 24, English, opesiula
correct
- opesiular indentation 1, record 24, English, opesiular%20indentation
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] one of the smaller grooves in [a bryozoan] cryptocyst for passage of [the] depressor muscles attached to [the] ectocys(frontal membrane)(...) 1, record 24, English, - opesiule
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- opésiule
1, record 24, French, op%C3%A9siule
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'opésiule est un de plusieurs] Petits orifices percés dans le cryptocyste [d'un Bryozoaire], pour le passage des muscles attachés à l'ectocyste. 1, record 24, French, - op%C3%A9siule
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- paper depressor 1, record 25, English, paper%20depressor
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- languette presseuse
1, record 25, French, languette%20presseuse
feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Languette : Objet qui a la forme d'une petite langue. Presseur (adj.) : Qui sert à élever une pression. 1, record 25, French, - languette%20presseuse
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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