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FINGER-STALL [2 records]

Record 1 2001-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

A case or protecting covering, a finger-stall; a cover or protection for the finger, usually of leather, e.g. the finger of a glove, used in some handicrafts, in dissection, or when the finger is injured or diseased.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
DEF

Fourreau en forme de doigt de gant, destiné à protéger un doigt ou employé par les médecins pour pratiquer divers examens (toucher rectal, vaginal...).

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

espèce de fourreau ayant la forme d'un doigt de gant et servant à recouvrir un doigt malade ou protéger un doigt sain au cours de certaines manipulations.

Spanish

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