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X-RAY MACHINE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- X-ray machine
1, record 1, English, X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
X-ray machines pass X-ray beams (a form of ionizing radiation) through a part of the body to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, or teeth inside. 1, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20machine
Record 1, Key term(s)
- X ray machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radiographie
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20radiographie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil à rayons X 2, record 1, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X
correct, masculine noun
- appareil radiographique 3, record 1, French, appareil%20radiographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil de radiographie comprend un tube à rayons X qui projette ses rayons au travers de l'organisme sur un film sensible argentique (ou un système numérique). Le patient est installé sur une table mobile et le tube est manipulé à distance par un bras articulé (les manipulateurs évitent ainsi les radiations derrière une vitre protectrice blindée) pour permettre les prises de vue de face, de profil et dans l'axe de l'organe avec des incidences précises. 4, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20radiographie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Radiografía (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aparato de rayos x
1, record 1, Spanish, aparato%20de%20rayos%20x
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- X-ray machine operator-medical
1, record 2, English, X%2Dray%20machine%20operator%2Dmedical
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d'appareil de radiographie - secteur médical
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20de%20radiographie%20%2D%20secteur%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opératrice d'appareil de radiographie - secteur médical 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appareil%20de%20radiographie%20%2D%20secteur%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur d'appareil à rayons X - secteur médical 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20%2D%20secteur%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice d'appareil à rayons X - secteur médical 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20%2D%20secteur%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- medical X-ray machine
1, record 3, English, medical%20X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medical X-ray machine: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - medical%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radiographie médicale
1, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20radiographie%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil de radiographie médicale : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - appareil%20de%20radiographie%20m%C3%A9dicale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2008-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- X-ray machine
1, record 4, English, X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In industrial radiography, radiation is produced by X-ray machines or by radioactive materials contained in small capsules. 1, record 4, English, - X%2Dray%20machine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radiographie
1, record 4, French, appareil%20de%20radiographie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- machine à rayons X 2, record 4, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne la radiographie industrielle, les rayonnements proviennent de machines à rayons X ou de matières radioactives contenues dans de petites capsules. 2, record 4, French, - appareil%20de%20radiographie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'opérateur certifié : [...] s'assure qu'il est en possession des documents nécessaires au transport et à l'utilisation de l'appareil de radiographie, notamment tous les documents se rapportant à la sécurité de ces opérations et aux consignes en cas d'incident. 1, record 4, French, - appareil%20de%20radiographie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-12-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- baggage X-ray machine
1, record 5, English, baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- baggage X-ray unit 2, record 5, English, baggage%20X%2Dray%20unit
correct
- luggage-ray unit 3, record 5, English, luggage%2Dray%20unit
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the Texas International [airport] therminal ... the departing passenger finds himself at the baggage X-ray machine and walk-through metal detector immediately upon entering the terminal. 1, record 5, English, - baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the three elements of Rapidex, ... an integrated security system, ... are a metal detection gateway, baggage X-ray unit with visual display screen and zoom close-inspection facility, and an explosive gas/vapour detection system .... 2, record 5, English, - baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record 5, Key term(s)
- X-ray unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle radioscopique des bagages
1, record 5, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- appareil d'inspection des bagages aux rayons X 2, record 5, French, appareil%20d%27inspection%20des%20bagages%20aux%20rayons%20X
correct, proposal, masculine noun
- appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle des bagages 1, record 5, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le système Rapidex pour la fouille des passagers et des bagages à main dans les aérogares comprend [...] un portique pour la détection d'objets métalliques sur le voyageur, un appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle radioscopique des bagages et un détecteur de vapeurs et de gaz explosifs [...] 1, record 5, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les installations de Texas International [...] : le passager au départ trouve, dès l'entrée de l'aérogare, l'appareil d'inspection des bagages et le tunnel du détecteur de métaux. 3, record 5, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Système d'inspection des bagages aux rayons X". 4, record 5, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- Air Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- X-ray machine 1, record 6, English, X%2Dray%20machine
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
used in airports 1, record 6, English, - X%2Dray%20machine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radioscopie
1, record 6, French, appareil%20de%20radioscopie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
pour fins de vérification sécuritaire dans les aéroports 2, record 6, French, - appareil%20de%20radioscopie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Examen dynamique d'un objet, d'un organe par les rayons X à l'aide d'un écran secondaire de la chaîne de télévision, grâce à l'amplificateur de brillance 3, record 6, French, - appareil%20de%20radioscopie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Airfields
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- two-beam X-ray machine
1, record 7, English, two%2Dbeam%20X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some manufacturers, such as Scanray, are developing two-beam X-ray machines. This technique improves the visibility of objects under the scanner by introducing a three-dimensional element. 1, record 7, English, - two%2Dbeam%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Aérodromes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appareil à deux faisceaux de rayons X
1, record 7, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20deux%20faisceaux%20de%20rayons%20X
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines firmes, comme Scanray, développent des appareils à deux faisceaux de rayons X, qui donnent à l'image une troisième dimension et par conséquent facilitent l'identification des objets examinés. 1, record 7, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20deux%20faisceaux%20de%20rayons%20X
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiobiology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- output of an X-ray machine
1, record 8, English, output%20of%20an%20X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radiobiologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- débit d'un appareil radiologique 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9bit%20d%27un%20appareil%20radiologique
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Medical Imaging
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mobile x-ray unit 1, record 9, English, mobile%20x%2Dray%20unit
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- portable x-ray machine 1, record 9, English, portable%20x%2Dray%20machine
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Imagerie médicale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- appareillage de radiographie mobile
1, record 9, French, appareillage%20de%20radiographie%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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