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UPPER BRUSH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Personal Esthetics
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microdermabrasion
1, record 1, English, microdermabrasion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dermabrasion uses a fine wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges to remove the upper layers of the skin, allowing new skin to grow … Microdermabrasion uses a different technique to treat just the top layers of the skin. 2, record 1, English, - microdermabrasion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Esthétique et soins corporels
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microdermabrasion
1, record 1, French, microdermabrasion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La microdermabrasion est une technologie qui consiste à retirer partiellement ou totalement la couche cornée. Cette ablation de la couche cornée est actuellement utilisée dans de nombreux soins anti-âge et dans le traitement de cicatrices et d'hyperpigmentations. 2, record 1, French, - microdermabrasion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- upper brush 1, record 2, English, upper%20brush
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balais supérieur
1, record 2, French, balais%20sup%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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