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Record 1 2011-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
DEF

The part of a prosthesis that contains the amputation stump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
DEF

Partie proximale de la prothèse qui reçoit le moignon.

CONT

La forme à donner au moignon dépend essentiellement du type d'emboîture de la prothèse. Celle-ci, qui est la partie de la prothèse qui engaine le moignon, se présente sous quatre types différents : classique, à succion, à adhérence, de contact.

Spanish

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