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Record 1 1993-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

In dermatoglyphics, a point from which the dermal ridges course in three directions at angles of approximately 120 degrees.

CONT

(Finger-print pattern and the sex chromosomes) The number of ridges between the core of a finger-print pattern and the relevant triradius is an index of pattern size. An arch configuration, with no triradius, scores zero.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Disposition des crêtes papillaires en forme d'étoile triangulaire.

CONT

Des trois lignes issues de chaque triradius, deux enserrent la base du doigt; la troisième, dite ligne principale, se termine sur le bord de la paume dans l'une des 14 zones définies plus haut.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
  • Armour
DEF

A lever that works in conjunction with the breech mechanism lever and breech spring to allow the breech to be opened.

OBS

operating lever: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Levier qui, actionné en combinaison avec le levier du mécanisme de culasse et le ressort de verrouillage, permet d'ouvrir la culasse.

OBS

bras de commande; levier de manœuvre : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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