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DISPOSITIVO MONITOR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- image-guided surgery
1, record 1, English, image%2Dguided%20surgery
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IGS 1, record 1, English, IGS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- image guided surgery 2, record 1, English, image%20guided%20surgery
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any surgical procedure where the surgeon uses tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images in order to directly or indirectly guide the procedure. 3, record 1, English, - image%2Dguided%20surgery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term image-guided surgery (IGS) has been used to describe the specific CAS [computer-aided surgery] application of intraoperative surgical navigation. 4, record 1, English, - image%2Dguided%20surgery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Imagerie médicale
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie guidée par l'image
1, record 1, French, chirurgie%20guid%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27image
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- intervention chirurgicale guidée par l'image 1, record 1, French, intervention%20chirurgicale%20guid%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27image
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'heure actuelle, les systèmes optiques et mécaniques de repérage sont tous deux utilisés couramment dans les interventions chirurgicales guidées par l'image, et ces dispositifs permettent généralement de repérer une sonde à une exactitude et à une précision d'environ 1 mm. 1, record 1, French, - chirurgie%20guid%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27image
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Radiación (Medicina)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cirugía guiada por imágenes
1, record 1, Spanish, cirug%C3%ADa%20guiada%20por%20im%C3%A1genes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cirugía guiada por imágen 1, record 1, Spanish, cirug%C3%ADa%20guiada%20por%20im%C3%A1gen
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con la tomografía axial computarizada(TAC) o resonancia magnética(RM) preoperatoria, la cirugía guiada por imagen funciona como un sistema [de posicionamiento global]. La TAC o la RM se carga en el dispositivo guiado por imagen, y todos los instrumentos se ajustan para que la posición de la punta del instrumento pueda verse en la exploración guiada por imagen en un monitor independiente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cirug%C3%ADa%20guiada%20por%20im%C3%A1genes
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- resolution
1, record 2, English, resolution
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum distance by which two lines or points in the image must be separated before they can be revealed as separate lines or points. 2, record 2, English, - resolution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The resolution is measured by the number of dots per linear inch on an imaging surface or the number of pixels across and down on a display screen. 3, record 2, English, - resolution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the term "definition," which refers to the sharpness of the details of an image (total number of dots). 3, record 2, English, - resolution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
resolution: term standardized by CSA International. 3, record 2, English, - resolution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résolution
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9solution
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance minimale qui doit séparer deux lignes ou deux points de l'image pour qu'ils puissent apparaître comme des lignes ou des points distincts. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La résolution se mesure par le nombre de pixels par pouce à l'écran et par le nombre de points par pouce sur une surface d'impression. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme «définition» qui fait référence à la finesse de détail d'une image (nombre total de points). 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
résolution: terme normalisé par la CSA International. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
- Fotografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- resolución
1, record 2, Spanish, resoluci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida de la precisión o claridad de los detalles-expresada generalmente en puntos lineales por pulgadas(dpi), horizontal y verticalmente-de una imagen, en una pantalla o dispositivo de visualización generada por un dispositivo de salida, por ejemplo, un monitor o una impresora. 2, record 2, Spanish, - resoluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los monitores la resolución se expresa como el número de pixels visualizados en la pantalla. 2, record 2, Spanish, - resoluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las impresoras de puntos matriciales producen una resolución más baja que las impresoras láser. 2, record 2, Spanish, - resoluci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- monitor
1, record 3, English, monitor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparatus used to observe or record such physiological signs as respiration, pulse, and blood pressure in an anesthetized patient or one undergoing surgical or other procedures. 2, record 3, English, - monitor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moniteur
1, record 3, French, moniteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- monitor 2, record 3, French, monitor
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil électronique de surveillance de certaines fonctions physiologiques et de diverses constantes biologiques d'un malade. 3, record 3, French, - moniteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moniteur : Terme recommandé par le Comité d'étude des termes médicaux français pour éviter «monitor». 2, record 3, French, - moniteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moniteur : Terme et définition recommandés et en instance de normalisation par l'OLF. 4, record 3, French, - moniteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- monitor
1, record 3, Spanish, monitor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo mecánico que proporciona una señal visual o audible o un registro gráfico de una determinada función, como un monitor cardíaco o un monitor fetal. 2, record 3, Spanish, - monitor
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