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IMAGE SLICE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- image slice
1, record 1, English, image%20slice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If an image file is still large after optimization, it should be organized into slices. Software such as Adobe ImageLab or Macromedia Fireworks can be used for image optimization. 2, record 1, English, - image%20slice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tranche d'image
1, record 1, French, tranche%20d%27image
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si un fichier d'image est encore volumineux après optimisation, il faut le structurer en tranches. On peut optimiser des images à l'aide de logiciels tels que ImageLab d'Adobe ou Fireworks de Macromedia. 2, record 1, French, - tranche%20d%27image
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computerized axial tomography
1, record 2, English, computerized%20axial%20tomography
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAT 2, record 2, English, CAT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- computerized transaxial tomography 3, record 2, English, computerized%20transaxial%20tomography
correct
- CTT 4, record 2, English, CTT
correct, less frequent
- CTT 4, record 2, English, CTT
- computerized transverse axial tomography 5, record 2, English, computerized%20transverse%20axial%20tomography
correct
- computer-assisted axial tomography 6, record 2, English, computer%2Dassisted%20axial%20tomography
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of x-ray which creates cross-sectional images. X-ray beams pass through the body at different angles and are then recorded by detectors and channeled into a computer which produces cross-sectional views at different planes. 7, record 2, English, - computerized%20axial%20tomography
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the x-ray tube and detector make this 360° rotation, the detector takes numerous snapshots(called profiles) of the attenuated x-ray beam. Typically, in one 360° lap, about 1, 000 profiles are sampled. Each profile is subdivided spatially(divided into partitions) by the detectors and fed into about 700 individual channels. Each profile is then backwards reconstructed(or "back projected") by a dedicated computer into a two-dimensional image of the "slice" that was scanned. 8, record 2, English, - computerized%20axial%20tomography
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computerised axial tomography
- computerised transverse axial tomography
- computerised transaxial tomography
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tomodensitométrie
1, record 2, French, tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TDM 2, record 2, French, TDM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tomographie axiale transverse avec ordinateur 3, record 2, French, tomographie%20axiale%20transverse%20avec%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- tomographie axiale transverse commandée par ordinateur 4, record 2, French, tomographie%20axiale%20transverse%20command%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- tomographie axiale assistée par ordinateur 5, record 2, French, tomographie%20axiale%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
see observation, feminine noun
- TACO 4, record 2, French, TACO
see observation, feminine noun
- TACO 4, record 2, French, TACO
- scanographie 4, record 2, French, scanographie
see observation, feminine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de radiologie qui permet de reconstituer une image en tranche d'une structure anatomique en calculant les différents coefficients d'absorption des tissus. 6, record 2, French, - tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans la méthode de la] tomographie axiale transverse avec ordinateur, la zone à observer est divisée théoriquement en couches parallèles. Un étroit faisceau de rayons X balaie une couche sous tous les angles en tournant autour de la partie du corps étudiée, tandis qu'un détecteur placé dans le prolongement du faisceau après sa traversée du corps mesure l'intensité des rayons X transmis. L'ordinateur, ayant mémorisé les atténuations de la couche selon toutes les directions du faisceau, reconstruit l'image en coupe de la couche. 7, record 2, French, - tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «scanographie» a été adopté officiellement par le ministère de la Santé de la France. Par contre, le terme «tomodensitométrie» est d'un usage plus courant et désigne plus précisément la notion traitée sur cette fiche. 8, record 2, French, - tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'abréviation «TACO» est parfois utilisée comme synonyme de «tomodensitométrie». 8, record 2, French, - tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«tomographie axiale assistée par ordinateur» : cette variante est employée comme synonyme de «tomodensitométrie» dans le milieu médical, malgré l'absence de l'élément «transverse». 8, record 2, French, - tomodensitom%C3%A9trie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tomographie axiale transverse computérisée
- tomographie axiale avec ordinateur
- tomo-densitométrie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tomografía
- Radiografía (Medicina)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tomografía axial computarizada
1, record 2, Spanish, tomograf%C3%ADa%20axial%20computarizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TAC 1, record 2, Spanish, TAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tomodensitometría 2, record 2, Spanish, tomodensitometr%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- tomografía axial computada 3, record 2, Spanish, tomograf%C3%ADa%20axial%20computada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica de diagnóstico que emplea los rayos X para obtener una serie de radiografías seriadas que, al ser procesadas por computadora, permiten proporcionar una imagen tridimensional del área del cuerpo captada para su estudio. 4, record 2, Spanish, - tomograf%C3%ADa%20axial%20computarizada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tomografía axial computarizada (TAC): también conocida como tomodensitometría. Como toda técnica de tomografía, la imagen obtenida por medio de esta técnica [...] es fruto de una reconstrucción matemática mediante una computadora. La TAC se realiza mediante un escáner y la inyección al sujeto en estudio de una sustancia yodada que aumenta el contraste. Existen múltiples emisores de rayos X alrededor del sujeto, que utilizan haces muy estrechos; los detectores se encuentran colocados enfrente del sujeto y recogen los signos radioactivos cuya intensidad dependerá de la densidad del tejido atravesado. Estas intensidades son traducidas por la computadora en tonos de gris obteniendo una imagen en rebanadas del cerebro. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tomograf%C3%ADa%20axial%20computarizada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acquisition
1, record 3, English, acquisition
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The [process of] data capture during MR [magnetic resonance] imaging. 2, record 3, English, - acquisition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To improve the signal-to-noise ratio, multiple acquisitions of the same slice can be performed. These are then averaged during image reconstruction. 2, record 3, English, - acquisition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie par résonance magnétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acquisition
1, record 3, French, acquisition
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- accumulation 1, record 3, French, accumulation
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En IRM [imagerie par résonance magnétique], pour obtenir une ligne de la matrice, on répète souvent la même séquence 2 ou 3 fois pour améliorer le rapport signal sur bruit : on dit que l'on a fait 2 ou 3 acquisitions [...] Pour obtenir les données brutes correspondant à la totalité de la matrice, il faut ensuite répéter cette opération autant de fois que la matrice comprend de lignes : l'obtention d'une seule image en IRM demande donc un grand nombre d'acquisitions. 1, record 3, French, - acquisition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-09-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tomogram
1, record 4, English, tomogram
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A negative image on photographic film made by exposure to multiple cross-sectional X rays (tomography) of a specific section of the body. 2, record 4, English, - tomogram
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tomogram is a two-dimensional image representing a slice or section through a three-dimensional object. The term tomogram may be made more specific, as in nephrotomogram(tomogram of the kidney). 3, record 4, English, - tomogram
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tomogramme
1, record 4, French, tomogramme
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tomographie assistée par ordinateur (TDM). Technique de diagnostic aux rayons assistée par ordinateur destinée à produire des images en coupe (tomogramme; image en couche). L'ordinateur calcule les images en coupe par absorption d'un fin rayon X qui est envoyé à la couche à examiner. 1, record 4, French, - tomogramme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tomografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tomograma
1, record 4, Spanish, tomograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiograma seriado por planos paralelos de una tomografía realizada en una parte del cuerpo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tomograma
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- image slice
1, record 5, English, image%20slice
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CT [computed temography], MSCT [multi-slice computed tomography] and EBCT [electron beam computed tomography] all use x-rays to produce images representing "slices" of the body-like the slices of a loaf of bread. Each image slice corresponds to a wafer-thin section which can be viewed to reveal body structures in great detail. 1, record 5, English, - image%20slice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- image de coupe
1, record 5, French, image%20de%20coupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tomographie. Il s'agit d'une sorte de radiographie qui au lieu de montrer un organe ou une zone du corps en entier, donne une image de coupe d'un centimètre d'épaisseur, selon un plan vertical, horizontal ou oblique. 2, record 5, French, - image%20de%20coupe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- laminography
1, record 6, English, laminography
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Figure 1... shows the principle of laminography, a synchronized motion between an X-ray source and a detector generating an geometric focus plane and forms an X-ray slice image of that. Objects in the focal plane are always projected at the same position of the detector. On the other hand, those that are not in the focal plane are projected to other positions of the detector and thus are blurred as the source and detector move in a complete circle. Thus the "noise" from the materials above and below the focal plane is eliminated when all the images on the detectors are overlapped. 2, record 6, English, - laminography
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
X-ray laminography. 3, record 6, English, - laminography
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- laminographie
1, record 6, French, laminographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'imagerie consistant à obtenir l'image d'un plan privilégié à l'intérieur d'un objet à partir de plusieurs images radiographiques prises sous des angles différents. 2, record 6, French, - laminographie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La laminographie est un cas particulier de la tomosynthèse dans lequel la source de rayons X, au lieu de se déplacer autour de l'objet, se déplace dans un plan parallèle au plan que l'on veut examiner. Comme la tomosynthèse, c'est une méthode de contrôle non destructif moins coûteuse que la tomographie tridimensionnelle classique. 2, record 6, French, - laminographie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Station de laminographie. 3, record 6, French, - laminographie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-11-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- image slice 1, record 7, English, image%20slice
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
LYNX image K stores large numbers of image slices in a unique buffer system containing 180 mB [megabits] of memory. 1, record 7, English, - image%20slice
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coupe
1, record 7, French, coupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif de visualisation des images est formé d'un écran cathodique associé à un système de reproduction photographique. L'ordinateur affecte une teinte de gris à chaque valeur calculée de densité, et la mosaïque ainsi obtenue est l'image des variations de l'absorption à l'intérieur de la coupe étudiée. 1, record 7, French, - coupe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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