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concave back [2 records]

Record 1 2008-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

An excessive downward curvature of the spinal column in the dorsal region esp. of horses.

OBS

Depressed vertebral column, behind the withers only in light cases.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Anatomie animale
CONT

Les défectuosités du dos sont d'être long, mou, ou franchement ensellé (concave) [...]

OBS

Plus au moins concave, le dos négligé est peu concave. La dépression de la colonne vertébrale se limite à l'arrière du garrot dans les cas légers.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
  • Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
OBS

FIST 36-04-131 en parlant d'un bouton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
  • Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
OBS

NF G 32-300.

Spanish

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