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DNA TEST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Law of Evidence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DNA fingerprint test
1, record 1, English, DNA%20fingerprint%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- genetic fingerprint test 2, record 1, English, genetic%20fingerprint%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test that uses an individual's blood or other body material, such as hair, buccal swab or semen, to identify his or her DNA for a specific purpose, the most common reasons being parental lineage testing and forensic work. 3, record 1, English, - DNA%20fingerprint%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Droit de la preuve
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test d'empreinte génétique
1, record 1, French, test%20d%27empreinte%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test d'empreintes génétiques 2, record 1, French, test%20d%27empreintes%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Aux] États-Unis (É.-U.), certains services de police ont manifesté l’intérêt d’avoir recours aux services de laboratoires commerciaux indépendants pour effectuer des tests d'empreintes génétiques spéciaux sur des preuves, et ont soulevé le besoin qui s’ensuit de verser les profils d’identification génétique au fichier de criminalistique national des É.-U. 2, record 1, French, - test%20d%27empreinte%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- DNA test
1, record 2, English, DNA%20test
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Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test of a sample of DNA to determine whether it matches particular characteristics. 2, record 2, English, - DNA%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DNA test, DNA testing and DNA analysis are often used interchangeably. However, "testing" is the act of carrying out a test or tests. A "test" is a set of operations, including DNA analysis. "DNA analysis" is the actual operation that consists of studying DNA once it is isolated. 3, record 2, English, - DNA%20test
Record 2, Key term(s)
- deoxyribonucleic acid test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test d'ADN
1, record 2, French, test%20d%27ADN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test par l'ADN 2, record 2, French, test%20par%20l%27ADN
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le test d'ADN se distingue de l'analyse d'ADN en ce sens qu'il comporte une série d'opérations dont l'analyse d'ADN fait partie. Celle-ci est l'opération principale qui consiste en l'étude de la composition de l'ADN une fois l'ADN isolé. 3, record 2, French, - test%20d%27ADN
Record 2, Key term(s)
- test de l'acide désoxyribonucléique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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