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cochlea [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cochlea
1, record 1, English, cochlea
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lagena 2, record 1, English, lagena
correct
- Cochlea 3, record 1, English, Cochlea
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion of the inner ear concerned with hearing. 4, record 1, English, - cochlea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spiral-shaped chamber within the inner ear. The conversion of the mechanical energy of a sound into electrochemical energy for transmission to the brain is performed in the cochlea by the basilar membrane and the organ of corti. 5, record 1, English, - cochlea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a spiraling, fluid-filled tunnel embedded in the temporal bone. 6, record 1, English, - cochlea
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cochlée
1, record 1, French, cochl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- limaçon osseux 2, record 1, French, lima%C3%A7on%20osseux
correct, masculine noun
- labyrinthe antérieur 2, record 1, French, labyrinthe%20ant%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- Cochlea 3, record 1, French, Cochlea
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cavité spiralée qui ressemble à une coquille d'escargot déroulée; elle mesure environ 35 mm de long et 3 mm de diamètre au niveau de sa première spire. 4, record 1, French, - cochl%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle contient les cellules sensorielles auditives. Elle est la partie antérieure du labyrinthe dont la partie postérieure est le vestibule. 2, record 1, French, - cochl%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oreja
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- caracol
1, record 1, Spanish, caracol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Una de las cavidades que constituyen el laberinto del oído de los vertebrados, que en los mamíferos es un conducto arrollado en espiral. 2, record 1, Spanish, - caracol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cochlea
1, record 2, English, cochlea
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acoustic labyrinth 2, record 2, English, acoustic%20labyrinth
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cone-shaped cavity in the petrous portion of the temporal bone, forming one of the divisions of the labyrinth or internal ear. 3, record 2, English, - cochlea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: cochleae 3, record 2, English, - cochlea
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cochlée
1, record 2, French, cochl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- limaçon 2, record 2, French, lima%C3%A7on
see observation, masculine noun
- cochlea 3, record 2, French, cochlea
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limaçon : Terme vieilli, selon certains auteurs. 3, record 2, French, - cochl%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oreja
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cóclea
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3clea
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura en forma de caracol existente en el oído interno de los mamíferos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3clea
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