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PRECELLE [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gold foil carrier
1, record 1, English, gold%20foil%20carrier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gold foil carrier: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - gold%20foil%20carrier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précelle pour aurification
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9celle%20pour%20aurification
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précelle pour aurification : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9celle%20pour%20aurification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Russian tissue forceps
1, record 2, English, Russian%20tissue%20forceps
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Russian forceps 2, record 2, English, Russian%20forceps
correct
- Russian thumb and tissue forceps 3, record 2, English, Russian%20thumb%20and%20tissue%20forceps
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tissue handling forceps with broad, spoon-shaped tips, serrated around the edge. 2, record 2, English, - Russian%20tissue%20forceps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper Name: Russian tissue forceps. ... Features: tips - rounded with deep circular interlocking serrations; cutter shank - horizontal serrations. Uses: Grasping tissue and organs. Widely used in OB/GYN applications (i.e. hysterectomies). May also be used on the skin and in cardiovascular procedures. 4, record 2, English, - Russian%20tissue%20forceps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The unique design of the Russian tissue forceps allows for easy handling of both tissue and surgical needles. 5, record 2, English, - Russian%20tissue%20forceps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Tissue forceps commonly used in kidney and prostate trays are extra long Debakey, smooth 'thumb' forceps, Singley and Russian forceps. ... The tips of the Russian forceps are cupped with ridges which allow surgeons to securely grasp and hold onto kidney stones or stones located in the bladder. 6, record 2, English, - Russian%20tissue%20forceps
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pince à dissection de Russian
1, record 2, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20dissection%20de%20Russian
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pince à dissection Russian 2, record 2, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20dissection%20Russian
correct, feminine noun
- pince à tissus russe 3, record 2, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20tissus%20russe
correct, feminine noun
- précelle russe 3, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9celle%20russe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Dentistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pliers
1, record 3, English, pliers
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cotton pliers 1, record 3, English, cotton%20pliers
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cotton pliers are tong-like, metallic instruments. The working end of a pair of cotton pliers consists of two tapered opposing portions that form a 60-degree angle with their handle. Cotton pliers are used for handling cotton pellets, cotton rolls, small instruments, or other small items placed into or withdrawn from the mouth. The pliers are also used to carry liquid medication between the closed beaks for deposit in areas of the mouth or teeth. 1, record 3, English, - pliers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Dentisterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- précelle
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9celle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- brécelles 2, record 3, French, br%C3%A9celles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pince à ressort employée plus particulièrement par les [...] chirurgiens-dentistes pour saisir de petits objets. 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9celle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La précelle permet de porter aisément de petites boulettes de coton ou compresses sur les endroits lésés et d'enlever rapidement des corps étrangers (prothèses fracturées, gravillons, etc.) ou fragments dentaires. 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9celle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- surgical plier
1, record 4, English, surgical%20plier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tweezers 2, record 4, English, tweezers
correct, plural
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tweezer-type plier with serrated grip (sharply notched) and slender angled points used for holding cotton or gauze in sponging sockets during extractions. It is also used for removing small particles of bone and pieces of roots and placing needed medication into the tooth sockets. 1, record 4, English, - surgical%20plier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- précelle
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9celle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pincette 2, record 4, French, pincette
feminine noun
- brucelles 3, record 4, French, brucelles
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les précelles parfaites sont rares, elles doivent permettre de saisir les objets les plus fins (...) et le dentiste doit souvent les rectifier (...). Les mors sont lisses ou striés, ils peuvent être plus ou moins longs, donnant accès dans la profondeur des cavités. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9celle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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