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probes

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noun

Sondas

Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.

Examples :

"The doctor used several probes to examine the deep wound in the patient's leg. "

El médico usó varias sondas para examinar la herida profunda en la pierna del paciente.

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Sondas

Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.

Examples :

"The doctor used probes to check for tenderness in my abdomen. "

El médico usó sondas para verificar la sensibilidad en mi abdomen.

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noun

Sondeo, exploración

An act of probing; a prod, a poke.

Examples :

"The doctor's gentle probes helped her find the source of my pain. "

Las suaves exploraciones del médico la ayudaron a encontrar la fuente de mi dolor.

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noun

Investigación, pesquisa

An investigation or inquiry.

Examples :

"They launched a probe into the cause of the accident."

Lanzaron una investigación sobre la causa del accidente.

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Sonda

A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling.

Examples :

"The fighter jet extended its probes in preparation for receiving fuel from the tanker aircraft. "

El avión de combate extendió sus sondas en preparación para recibir combustible del avión cisterna.

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noun

Sondas

A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.

Examples :

"Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature."

Inserte la sonda en la tierra y lea la temperatura.

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noun

Sonda espacial

A small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings.

Examples :

"Scientists sent several probes to Mars to study its atmosphere and search for signs of water. "

Los científicos enviaron varias sondas espaciales a Marte para estudiar su atmósfera y buscar señales de agua.

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Sondeo, movimiento táctico

(game of go) a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy

Examples :

"In Go, Black's initial probes tested White's defenses and forced him to reveal his intentions early in the game. "

En Go, los sondeos iniciales de las negras probaron las defensas de las blancas y lo obligaron a revelar sus intenciones al principio del juego.

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noun

Sondas

Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure

Examples :

"Scientists used radioactive probes to track the movement of sugars within the plant. "

Los científicos utilizaron sondas radiactivas para rastrear el movimiento de los azúcares dentro de la planta.

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verb

Sondear, investigar, interrogar

To explore, investigate, or question

Examples :

"If you probe further, you may discover different reasons."

Si indaga más, puede descubrir diferentes razones.

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verb

Insertar una sonda en

To insert a probe into.

Examples :

"The doctor probes the wound carefully with a cotton swab to check for infection. "

El médico inserta cuidadosamente un hisopo de algodón en la herida para verificar si hay infección.

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