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TRAPEZIUM [4 records]

Record 1 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The most radial bone in the distal row of the carpus, at the base of the thumb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Os externe de la deuxième rangée du carpe.

OBS

Ancienne nomenclature : grand multi-angulaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Carpal bone of the wrist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Os et articulations
DEF

[Un des] carpiens distaux [chez les mammifères] [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
DEF

A quadrilateral, having no parallel sides.

OBS

Plural trapezia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Quadrilatère sans côtés parallèles.

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
OBS

cabling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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