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GAVAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Poultry Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- force-feeding
1, record 1, English, force%2Dfeeding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gavage 1, record 1, English, gavage
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Force-feeding can be practised on all species, but it is mainly practised on geese and ducks that are destined for the production of foie gras. 2, record 1, English, - force%2Dfeeding
Record 1, Key term(s)
- force feeding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Élevage des volailles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gavage
1, record 1, French, gavage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'introduire de force des aliments dans l'œsophage d'un animal à l'aide d'un [appareil] spécial appelé gaveuse. 1, record 1, French, - gavage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gavage peut être pratiqué chez toutes les espèces, mais il l'est surtout chez les oies et les canards que l'on destine à la production de foie gras. 1, record 1, French, - gavage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Cría de aves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cebadura forzada
1, record 1, Spanish, cebadura%20forzada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cebadura forzada tiene como consecuencia el crecimiento del hígado del ave entre 6 y 10 veces por encima de su tamaño normal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cebadura%20forzada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tube feeding
1, record 2, English, tube%20feeding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gavage 2, record 2, English, gavage
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feeding through a tube that extends through the mouth or nostril and into the stomach. 1, record 2, English, - tube%20feeding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indicated for patients who cannot swallow or masticate food, but who have functioning GI [gastrointestinal] tracts. 1, record 2, English, - tube%20feeding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gavage
1, record 2, French, gavage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alimentation par sonde 2, record 2, French, alimentation%20par%20sonde
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inyecciones, intubación y transfusiones (Medicina)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimentación por sonda
1, record 2, Spanish, alimentaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sonda
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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