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TRAPEZOID [4 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
DEF

A quadrilateral which has two parallel sides. It is sometimes required that the other sides be nonparallel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Trapèze à deux côtés parallèles.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-14

English

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

The proximal surface of the trapezoid combines with the trapezium to form a concave surface for articulation with the convex distal articular surface of the scaphoid.

OBS

between trapezium and capitate in distal carpal row.

French

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

[Le second des] carpiens distaux [chez les mammifères] [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

A plane four-sided figure with two parallel lines.

OBS

The occlusal surface of the lower first molar is said to be trapezoidal in outline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Quadrilatère ayant deux côtés parallèles.

OBS

Le contour de la face occlusale de la première molaire inférieure est trapézoïdal.

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
DEF

Relating to a two-dimensional, four-sided figure with two parallel sides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
DEF

En forme de trapèze.

Spanish

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