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IMPRESSION SMEAR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- direct impression smear 1, record 1, English, direct%20impression%20smear
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- examen direct de frottis par impression
1, record 1, French, examen%20direct%20de%20frottis%20par%20impression
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- impression smear
1, record 2, English, impression%20smear
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a sample of cells, microorganisms, or fluids obtained by pressing against the surface of a specimen which may be tissue excised or in situ. 2, record 2, English, - impression%20smear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A smear made by pressing a microscope slide against a tissue specimen. 1, record 2, English, - impression%20smear
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calque d'organe
1, record 2, French, calque%20d%27organe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- calque 2, record 2, French, calque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empreinte obtenue par l'application d'une lame porte-objet sur la section fraîche d'un organe parenchymateux en vue de son examen sous le microscope. 2, record 2, French, - calque%20d%27organe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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