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HEADGEAR [3 records]

Record 1 2023-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

An appliance worn outside of the mouth to provide traction for growth modification and tooth movement.

CONT

The headgear attaches to the head using a chin strap, neck strap, or head strap. It then attaches to the teeth using [two] rubber bands that connect the headgear to hooks on the teeth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

Appareil porté à l'extérieur de la bouche qui procure une traction pour modifier la croissance et le mouvement des dents.

CONT

La force extra-orale se fixe à la tête à l'aide d'une mentonnière, d'une sangle de cou ou d'une sangle de tête. Elle est ensuite fixée aux dents à l'aide de deux élastiques qui relient le harnais aux crochets sur les dents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ortodoncia
CONT

El aparato extraoral, conocido también como arco extraoral, es [un] dispositivo que un dentista puede recomendar para corregir una mordida mal alineada.

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Record 2 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineshaft and Mine Passage Accessories
  • Mining Operations
DEF

The frame at the top of a shaft, on which is mounted the hoisting pulley.

PHR

Mine headframe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires des puits et galeries (Mines)
  • Exploitation minière
DEF

Grande charpente généralement métallique qui domine le puits d'une exploitation souterraine et dont le rôle est de supporter un dispositif d'extraction (molettes) assurant le renvoi vers la machine d'extraction des câbles auxquels sont suspendus les cages ou les skips.

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
DEF

A covering or decoration for the head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
DEF

Ce qui sert à couvrir la tête ou à l'orner.

Spanish

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