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X-RAY FILM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- X-ray film
1, record 1, English, X%2Dray%20film
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- photofluorographic film 2, record 1, English, photofluorographic%20film
correct
- fluorographic film 3, record 1, English, fluorographic%20film
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A film base coated usually on both sides, with an emulsion designed for use with x-rays. 1, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20film
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- film radiographique
1, record 1, French, film%20radiographique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille plastique transparente recouverte sur une ou deux faces d'une émulsion photosensible. 1, record 1, French, - film%20radiographique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise de nombreux formats, depuis le film dentaire de 2 x 3 cm, jusqu'au grand cliché de 36 x 43 cm pour le thorax ou de 30 x 90 cm pour la colonne vertébrale. Les films radiographiques classiques sont habituellement émulsionnés sur les deux faces et s'emploient dans une cassette comportant un ou deux écrans renforçateurs. 1, record 1, French, - film%20radiographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2004-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- radiographic film
1, record 2, English, radiographic%20film
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- X-ray film 2, record 2, English, X%2Dray%20film
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin sheet of radiotransparent material coated on one or both sides with a photographic emulsion that is intended to be used to record images during diagnostic radiologic procedures. 2, record 2, English, - radiographic%20film
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- film radiographique
1, record 2, French, film%20radiographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pellicule radiographique 2, record 2, French, pellicule%20radiographique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film dont la ou les couches d'émulsion ont des caractéristiques adaptées aux techniques radiographiques médicales ou industrielles, par irradiation directe, avec ou sans écran renforçateur. 1, record 2, French, - film%20radiographique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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