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BACTERIOSTATICA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bacteriostat
1, record 1, English, bacteriostat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bacteriostatic agent 2, record 1, English, bacteriostatic%20agent
correct
- bacteriostatic 3, record 1, English, bacteriostatic
noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agent that causes bacteriostasis. 3, record 1, English, - bacteriostat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bacteriostasis: Inhibition of the growth of bacteria without destruction. 4, record 1, English, - bacteriostat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The impervious nature of rubbers and plastics often results in the accumulation of sweat on the inner surface. The subsequent bacterial or fungal decomposition on the inner surface can cause hand irritation. To overcome this, cotton fibre linings are often incorporated into the glove to provide a degree of ventilation. As well, bacteriostats can be incorporated into the rubber or plastic. 5, record 1, English, - bacteriostat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bactériostatique
1, record 1, French, bact%C3%A9riostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent bactériostatique 2, record 1, French, agent%20bact%C3%A9riostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] antibiotique qui empêche la multiplication des bactéries sans les détruire. 1, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9riostatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bacteriostática
1, record 1, Spanish, bacteriost%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que inhibe el crecimiento bacteriano, sin producir la muerte de las bacterias. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bacteriost%C3%A1tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bacteriostatic action 1, record 2, English, bacteriostatic%20action
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- action bactériostatique
1, record 2, French, action%20bact%C3%A9riostatique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acción bacteriostática
1, record 2, Spanish, acci%C3%B3n%20bacteriost%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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