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WASHBOWL [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

A basin used to contain water for the purpose of bathing patients who are confined to bed.

OBS

[It] can also be used for limb soaking.

Key term(s)
  • wash bowl
  • wash basin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
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Record 2 1997-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
DEF

A fixed bowl or basin with running water and drain pipe for washing the hands and face.

DEF

A wash basin with its necessary fittings, especially one set in place and supplied with running water and a waste pipe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
DEF

Dispositif de toilette fixe, à hauteur de table, avec cuvette, robinets d'eau courante et système de vidange.

OBS

On distingue les lavabos individuels, les lavabos doubles (à deux vasques) et les lavabos collectifs (circulaires ou en bande); les petits lavabos destinés aux W.C., sont dénommés «lave-mains».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aparatos sanitarios
DEF

Recipiente para lavarse la cara y las manos; [...]

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