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ECOUVILLON [33 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barrel-cleaning staff
1, record 1, English, barrel%2Dcleaning%20staff
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- barrel-cleaning stave 1, record 1, English, barrel%2Dcleaning%20stave
correct, officially approved
- barrel cleaning staff 2, record 1, English, barrel%20cleaning%20staff
correct
- cleaning staff 2, record 1, English, cleaning%20staff
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multi-section staff to which is attached a bore brush for cleaning the barrel of a 20 mm or larger calibre weapon. 1, record 1, English, - barrel%2Dcleaning%20staff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrel-cleaning staff; barrel-cleaning stave: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - barrel%2Dcleaning%20staff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hampe d’écouvillon
1, record 1, French, hampe%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9couvillon
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige à sections multiples à laquelle est fixé l'écouvillon servant à nettoyer le tube d’une arme de calibre de 20 mm ou plus. 2, record 1, French, - hampe%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9couvillon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hampe d’écouvillon : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - hampe%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9couvillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 2, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pharyngeal swabbing is the preferred method of specimen collection, which involves swabbing the area behind the nasal cavities, mouth, and larynx. 2, record 2, English, - swab
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonner
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9couvillonner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prélever des produits pathologiques avec un écouvillon stérile, en vue d’un examen bactériologique ou cytologique. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insérer l'écouvillon à travers le sphincter anal et dans le rectum. Écouvillonner la zone entière en faisant des mouvements de rotation de l'écouvillon. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tomar una muestra con hisopo
1, record 2, Spanish, tomar%20una%20muestra%20con%20hisopo
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como único antecedente de importancia refirió trabajar con roedores de laboratorio, por lo que se decidió tomar una muestra con hisopo de uno de estos animales […] 1, record 2, Spanish, - tomar%20una%20muestra%20con%20hisopo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swabbing
1, record 3, English, swabbing
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The collection of a sample using a swab. 2, record 3, English, - swabbing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
nasal swabbing, nasopharyngeal swabbing, oropharyngeal swabbing, throat swabbing 3, record 3, English, - swabbing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonnage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9couvillonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prélèvement d’un échantillon à l'aide d’un écouvillon. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9couvillonnage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
écouvillonnage de la gorge, écouvillonnage du nasopharynx, écouvillonnage du nez 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9couvillonnage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hisopado
1, record 3, Spanish, hisopado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para efectuar el hisopado inclinar suavemente la cabeza del paciente hacia atrás sosteniendo su mentón firmemente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - hisopado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 4, English, swab
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- swab stick 2, record 4, English, swab%20stick
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stick with one end covered in an absorbent material that is used to collect a sample. 3, record 4, English, - swab
Record 4, Key term(s)
- swabstick
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige dont une extrémité est recouverte d’une matière absorbante qui est utilisée pour prélever un échantillon. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hisopo
1, record 4, Spanish, hisopo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hisopado nasofaríngeo. Introducir [el] hisopo en la fosa nasal. Deslizar el hisopo por la mucosa del piso de la fosa nasal hasta tocar la pared posterior de la faringe (no introducir el hisopo hacia arriba siguiendo la forma de la nariz, sino hacia atrás siguiendo el piso de la nariz). 2, record 4, Spanish, - hisopo
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 5, English, swab
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swab: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 5, English, - swab
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouvillon : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bore brush
1, record 6, English, bore%20brush
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bore brush: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 6, English, - bore%20brush
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon d’artillerie
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouvillon d’artillerie : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flue brush
1, record 7, English, flue%20brush
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flue brush: an item in the "Maintenance Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 7, English, - flue%20brush
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- brosse écouvillon
1, record 7, French, brosse%20%C3%A9couvillon
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brosse écouvillon : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de maintenance» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 7, French, - brosse%20%C3%A9couvillon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2020-05-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal swab
1, record 8, English, nasopharyngeal%20swab
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- NP swab 2, record 8, English, NP%20swab
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nasopharyngeal swabs are specifically manufactured to have long, flexible shafts made of plastic or metal and tips made of polyester, rayon, or flocked nylon. 3, record 8, English, - nasopharyngeal%20swab
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon nasopharyngé
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20nasopharyng%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- hisopo nasofaríngeo
1, record 8, Spanish, hisopo%20nasofar%C3%ADngeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuidadosamente inserte el hisopo nasofaríngeo hasta que el mismo llegue a la parte posterior de la fosa nasal. 1, record 8, Spanish, - hisopo%20nasofar%C3%ADngeo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 9, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clean ... with a swab. 1, record 9, English, - swab
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonner
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9couvillonner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nettoyer avec un écouvillon. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9couvillonner
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- limpiar
1, record 9, Spanish, limpiar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- artillery cleaning staff section
1, record 10, English, artillery%20cleaning%20staff%20section
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- staff section 2, record 10, English, staff%20section
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- élément de hampe de nettoyage d’artillerie
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20hampe%20de%20nettoyage%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige ronde en bois ou en tube de métal munie d’un manchon d’accouplement à l'une ou aux deux extrémités; peut âtre employé seul ou ajouté à plusieurs articles semblables ajustables bout à bout. Destiné à servir de hampe pour qu'on y fixe et qu'on manœuvre à la main un écouvillon, artillerie, un écouvillon ou un accessoire semblable. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20hampe%20de%20nettoyage%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Genitals
- Perinatal Period
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- postpartum endometritis
1, record 11, English, postpartum%20endometritis
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- post-partum endometritis 2, record 11, English, post%2Dpartum%20endometritis
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the endometrium following child birth. 1, record 11, English, - postpartum%20endometritis
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Organes génitaux
- Périnatalité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- endométrite du post-partum
1, record 11, French, endom%C3%A9trite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étude chez 120 femmes souffrant d’une endométrite du post-partum : comparaison du diagnostic bactériologique fait à partir d’un prélèvement protégé ou non protégé(écouvillon ou cathéter à double lumière muni d’une brosse). 1, record 11, French, - endom%C3%A9trite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Órganos genitales
- Periodo perinatal
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- endometritis post parto
1, record 11, Spanish, endometritis%20post%20parto
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- endometritis postparto 2, record 11, Spanish, endometritis%20postparto
correct, feminine noun
- endometritis puerperal 3, record 11, Spanish, endometritis%20puerperal
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La endometritis postparto [...] es causada por infección de la matriz (útero) durante el parto. Ocurre en alrededor del 1% al 3% de los partos y es hasta diez veces más común después de una cesárea. El diagnóstico de endometritis debe considerarse cuando una mujer, después del parto, tiene morbilidad febril (temperatura oral >= 38°C en dos ocasiones entre los días 1 a 10 después del parto), dolor abdominal […] 2, record 11, Spanish, - endometritis%20post%20parto
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Petrochemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- distillation tube swab
1, record 12, English, distillation%20tube%20swab
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- swab of distillation tube 1, record 12, English, swab%20of%20distillation%20tube
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 12, English, - distillation%20tube%20swab
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Chimie du pétrole
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon pour tube de distillation
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20pour%20tube%20de%20distillation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20pour%20tube%20de%20distillation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-06-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- swab
1, record 13, English, swab
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To apply medication with a swab. 1, record 13, English, - swab
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cleanse the wound and swab it with iodine. 1, record 13, English, - swab
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- badigeonner
1, record 13, French, badigeonner
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduire (une partie du corps) d’une substance qui s’étale. 1, record 13, French, - badigeonner
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut se servir d’un tampon pour badigeonner toutes les parties du corps; s’il est question d’appliquer une solution antiseptique au fond de la gorge, on peut dire aussi «écouvillon» mais pas «écouvillonner», qui ne se rapporte qu'aux nettoyages et aux prélèvements. 2, record 13, French, - badigeonner
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicar
1, record 13, Spanish, aplicar
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- untar 1, record 13, Spanish, untar
correct
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-07-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- uterine dressing forceps
1, record 14, English, uterine%20dressing%20forceps
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- uterine packing forceps 2, record 14, English, uterine%20packing%20forceps
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties of uterine dressing or packing forceps: Allen's uterine dressing forceps; Bozeman uterine dressing forceps; Bozeman uterine packing forceps; Bozemann-Douglas uterine dressing forceps; Cheron uterine dressing forceps; Collin uterine dressing forceps; Douglas uterine dressing forceps; Emmet's uterine dressing forceps; Maier uterine dressing forceps; Pelkmann uterine dressing forceps; Somer uterine dressing forceps; etc. 3, record 14, English, - uterine%20dressing%20forceps
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pince à pansement utérin
1, record 14, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20pansement%20ut%C3%A9rin
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'on a exclu la grossesse, il faut explorer le canal cervical(avec un écouvillon sur coton-tige, une brosse Cytobruh, une pince à pansement utérin ou un instrument semblable) pour voir s’il est possible de trouver les fils. 1, record 14, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20pansement%20ut%C3%A9rin
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-07-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
- The Eye
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- eye spud
1, record 15, English, eye%20spud
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- ophthalmic spud 2, record 15, English, ophthalmic%20spud
correct
- ophthalmic curette 3, record 15, English, ophthalmic%20curette
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specialized equipment designed for the removal of corneal foreign bodies. 1, record 15, English, - eye%20spud
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The tip is less sharp than a needle, so iatrogenic injury is less likely to occur during the procedure. 1, record 15, English, - eye%20spud
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A barely embedded foreign body might be touched out with a moistened swab as shown in the section on the conjunctival foreign body, but if firmly embedded, it will have to be scraped off (under magnification) with an ophthalmic spud or an 18 gauge needle. 4, record 15, English, - eye%20spud
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
- Oeil
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- curette ophtalmologique
1, record 15, French, curette%20ophtalmologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- curette oculaire 2, record 15, French, curette%20oculaire
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On prélève au niveau de l'urètre chez l'homme, du col utérin [...] et de l'urètre chez la femme, d’abord pour la recherche du gonocoque à l'aide d’un écouvillon fin, puis pour la recherche de Chlamydia trachomatis à l'aide d’un écouvillon en dacron ou d’une curette ophtalmologique. 3, record 15, French, - curette%20ophtalmologique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-02-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- wool mop
1, record 16, English, wool%20mop
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lint-resistant, synthetic wool mop for the polishing of all rifled barrels. Fits Napier and most other European cleaning rods ... 1, record 16, English, - wool%20mop
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon en laine
1, record 16, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20en%20laine
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2007-02-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- bore brush
1, record 17, English, bore%20brush
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- bore cleaner 2, record 17, English, bore%20cleaner
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylindrical brush used with a staff of varying size to clean and oil the bore of a weapon. 3, record 17, English, - bore%20brush
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 17, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brosse cylindrique à manche plus ou moins long, utilisée pour nettoyer et huiler l’âme d’une arme. 2, record 17, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouvillon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 17, French, - %C3%A9couvillon
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2007-02-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- barrel-brush
1, record 18, English, barrel%2Dbrush
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- barrel cleaning brush 2, record 18, English, barrel%20cleaning%20brush
- cleaning brush 3, record 18, English, cleaning%20brush
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- brosse de nettoyage du canon 2, record 18, French, brosse%20de%20nettoyage%20du%20canon
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
- Sistemas de armas (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- escobillón
1, record 18, Spanish, escobill%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-09-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biotechnology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Petri dish
1, record 19, English, Petri%20dish
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In bacteriology, a shallow, flat-bottomed, transparent vessel, that consists of two round rimmed plates one overlapping the other as a cover, for microorganisms and tissue cells culture. 2, record 19, English, - Petri%20dish
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- boîte de Pétri
1, record 19, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20P%C3%A9tri
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour obtenir un antibiogramme] on opère de la façon suivante : l'écouvillon imprégné du prélèvement est promené sur la surface d’un milieu nutritif(une gélose) dans une boîte de Pétri : il s’agit d’une boîte en verre, ronde, plate et transparente. La bactérie se développe à la surface de la gélose. 2, record 19, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20P%C3%A9tri
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Biotecnología
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- placa de Petri
1, record 19, Spanish, placa%20de%20Petri
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- caja de Petri 2, record 19, Spanish, caja%20de%20Petri
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recipiente cilíndrico de plástico o de vidrio muy aplastado, utilizado en laboratorio. 2, record 19, Spanish, - placa%20de%20Petri
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-10-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- cleaning swab 1, record 20, English, cleaning%20swab
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon pour armes portatives
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20pour%20armes%20portatives
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chiffons de nettoyage Mil. 1, record 20, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20pour%20armes%20portatives
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- bore brush for smoke launcher 1, record 21, English, bore%20brush%20for%20smoke%20launcher
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon du lance-pots fumigènes 1, record 21, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20du%20lance%2Dpots%20fumig%C3%A8nes
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouvillon : Brosse cylindrique montée sur un manche plus ou moins long et utilisée pour nettoyer et graisser l'âme des armes à feu. 2, record 21, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20du%20lance%2Dpots%20fumig%C3%A8nes
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- pull-through
1, record 22, English, pull%2Dthrough
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- pull-through cleaning device 2, record 22, English, pull%2Dthrough%20cleaning%20device
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cord with which a bore brush or swab is drawn through the bore of a firearm. 3, record 22, English, - pull%2Dthrough
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- ficelle de nettoyage
1, record 22, French, ficelle%20de%20nettoyage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corde servant à passer un écouvillon ou un chiffon de nettoyage dans l'âme d’une arme à feu. 2, record 22, French, - ficelle%20de%20nettoyage
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ficelle de nettoyage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 22, French, - ficelle%20de%20nettoyage
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- attach the bore bush to the cleaning rod
1, record 23, English, attach%20the%20bore%20bush%20to%20the%20cleaning%20rod
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- visser l'écouvillon à la baguette 1, record 23, French, visser%20l%27%C3%A9couvillon%20%C3%A0%20la%20baguette
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Chemistry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- casamino acid 1, record 24, English, casamino%20acid
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Chimie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- hydrolysat acide de caséine
1, record 24, French, hydrolysat%20acide%20de%20cas%C3%A9ine
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le transport au laboratoire doit être différé, on mettra l'écouvillon ou le contenu de l'aspiration dans 0, 2 à 0, 5 ml d’hydrolysat acide de caséine(Casamino acids Difco) [...] 1, record 24, French, - hydrolysat%20acide%20de%20cas%C3%A9ine
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Bactériologie médicale : Techniques usuelles, 1987, p. 170. 1, record 24, French, - hydrolysat%20acide%20de%20cas%C3%A9ine
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1994-08-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Equipment
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- swab holder
1, record 25, English, swab%20holder
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Équipement vétérinaire
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- porte écouvillon
1, record 25, French, porte%20%C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- porte-écouvillon 2, record 25, French, porte%2D%C3%A9couvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1992-03-23
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- swab culture
1, record 26, English, swab%20culture
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- culture sur écouvillon
1, record 26, French, culture%20sur%20%C3%A9couvillon
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- culture d’un prélèvement sur écouvillon 1, record 26, French, culture%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20sur%20%C3%A9couvillon
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1992-02-25
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Equipment
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- rectal swab
1, record 27, English, rectal%20swab
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. to isolate bacteria in the feces 1, record 27, English, - rectal%20swab
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Équipement vétérinaire
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- écouvillonnage rectal
1, record 27, French, %C3%A9couvillonnage%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- écouvillon rectal 1, record 27, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
p. ex. pour l’isolement d’une bactérie dans les fèces 1, record 27, French, - %C3%A9couvillonnage%20rectal
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- chamber brush
1, record 28, English, chamber%20brush
correct, officially approved
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brush which is used to clean the chamber and barrel extension of a firearm. 1, record 28, English, - chamber%20brush
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 28, English, - chamber%20brush
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon de chambre
1, record 28, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20de%20chambre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brosse servant à nettoyer la chambre et la rallonge de canon d’une arme à feu. 1, record 28, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20de%20chambre
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 28, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20de%20chambre
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1989-11-16
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- artillery cleaning brush
1, record 29, English, artillery%20cleaning%20brush
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon d’artillerie
1, record 29, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brosse spécialement conçue pour le nettoyage de l’âme, et parties analogues d’une pièce d’artillerie 1, record 29, French, - %C3%A9couvillon%20d%26rsquo%3Bartillerie
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1987-01-07
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- laryngeal biopsy
1, record 30, English, laryngeal%20biopsy
proposal
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- prélèvement laryngé
1, record 30, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20laryng%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le prélèvement laryngé, exécuté par un médecin entraîné, vise à recueillir sur un écouvillon courbe, stérile, des parcelles muco-purulentes venues directement de la trachée lors du réflexe tussigène(...). 1, record 30, French, - pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20laryng%C3%A9
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1986-03-05
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- tube cleaner 1, record 31, English, tube%20cleaner
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- brosse-écouvillon
1, record 31, French, brosse%2D%C3%A9couvillon
feminine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- nettoie-tube 1, record 31, French, nettoie%2Dtube
masculine noun
- écouvillon 1, record 31, French, %C3%A9couvillon
masculine noun
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1980-07-25
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- flue brush
1, record 32, English, flue%20brush
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon 1, record 32, French, %C3%A9couvillon
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Housework
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- spoke brush 1, record 33, English, spoke%20brush
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Ménage
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon
1, record 33, French, %C3%A9couvillon
masculine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
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