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bridge of the nose [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

the upper portion of external nose formed by the junction of the nasal bones.

CONT

The [newborn babies exposed to cocaine in utero have] features ... similar to those of babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome: physical deformities such as a smaller head; skin folds at the corners of the eyes ...; a thin upper lips; and a low nasal bridge.

Key term(s)
  • nose bridge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Paroi supérieure des fosses nasales osseuses.

CONT

La paroi supérieure ou voûte des fosses nasales est constituée d'avant et arrière, d'abord par les os propres du nez et l'épine nasale frontale; puis par la lame criblée de l'ethmoïde, la face antérieure du sphénoïde où s'ouvre le sinus sphénoïdal, [...] enfin par la face inférieure de cet os.

Key term(s)
  • dorsum nasi

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

... the flat anterior surface of the nasal bones.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Partie de la face des animaux située entre les yeux, les joues et les naseaux.

OBS

Correspondant aux deux os nasaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anatomía animal
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