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Record 1 2017-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
CONT

Resorption of the fetus occurs in heifers receiving a high calcium and low phosphorus diet.

CONT

Mummification of fetus sometimes occurs after resorption of fluid from the placenta and fetus following the death of the latter.

Key term(s)
  • fetal resorption

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
OBS

résorption. Disparition par les mécanismes physiologiques d'un liquide ou d'un gaz épanché dans une cavité naturelle ou pathologique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The removal of enamel and other calcific portions of a tooth as a result of lysis and other pathological processes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Fonte progressive, physiologique ou pathologique d'un organe ou d'un tissu. Ex : la résorption physiologique des tissus qui entourent une dent temporaire provoquant sa chute.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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Record 3 2010-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Precious Stones (Mining)
DEF

The partial or complete re-fusion or solution, by and in magma, of previously formed crystals or mineral with which the magma is not in equilibrium or, owing to changes of temperature, pressure (depth), or chemical composition, with which it has ceased to be in equilibrium.

CONT

During transport by the kimberlite magma from the mantle source area to the surface, diamond is removed from its stability field and may undergo partial or complete resorption.

OBS

resorption: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Exploitation de pierres précieuses
CONT

Au cours de leur transport par le magma kimberlitique depuis les sources mantelliques jusqu'à la surface, les diamants se retrouvent hors de leur champ de stabilité ce qui donne parfois lieu à une résorption partielle ou totale.

OBS

résorption; dissolution : D'un minéral dans un magma.

OBS

résorption : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geoquímica
  • Explotación de piedras preciosas
DEF

Conversión en magma de una roca o de algunos de sus componentes como consecuencia de cambios intervenidos en la presión o la temperatura que determinaban el estado sólido de aquélla.

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