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ORTOPEDIA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soft prosthesis
1, record 1, English, soft%20prosthesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- soft form 2, record 1, English, soft%20form
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lightweight prosthesis made of a synthetic washable fibre in a cotton cover and which is often worn in a soft elastic camisole. 1, record 1, English, - soft%20prosthesis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is particularly suitable for wearing during the first weeks following surgery or during radiotherapy. 1, record 1, English, - soft%20prosthesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prothèse souple
1, record 1, French, proth%C3%A8se%20souple
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 prothèse temporaire est une prothèse souple et légère qui peut être épinglée à l'intérieur d'un vêtement ou portée à l'intérieur d'un soutien-gorge relativement ample. 1, record 1, French, - proth%C3%A8se%20souple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prótesis mamaria externa flexible
1, record 1, Spanish, pr%C3%B3tesis%20mamaria%20externa%20flexible
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prótesis externas : La primera prótesis que se colocará será una fabricada con materiales suaves(algodón) que no irritan la piel y que se adaptan bien, utilizando los sujetadores especiales que existen en el mercado(ortopedia). Se pueden colocar en el momento que se han retirado los puntos de piel. [...] Las prótesis externas son suaves y flexibles, tienen buena tolerencia cutánea, no producen alergias [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - pr%C3%B3tesis%20mamaria%20externa%20flexible
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