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CLAVIER ERGONOMIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ergonomic keyboard
1, record 1, English, ergonomic%20keyboard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because ergonomic keyboards are designed to reduce strain on your hands, arms and wrists while you type, they can be a great choice for those concerned about posture, hand, arm or shoulder pain, or the possibility of developing typing-related medical conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. 1, record 1, English, - ergonomic%20keyboard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clavier ergonomique
1, record 1, French, clavier%20ergonomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les claviers ergonomiques se déclinent sous plusieurs formats, afin de convenir au plus grand nombre d'utilisateurs selon leur morphologie, leur matériel informatique, ou encore leurs besoins professionnels. 1, record 1, French, - clavier%20ergonomique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floating arms keyboard
1, record 2, English, floating%20arms%20keyboard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modified keyboard. 1, record 2, English, - floating%20arms%20keyboard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clavier ergonomique
1, record 2, French, clavier%20ergonomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clavier modifié. 1, record 2, French, - clavier%20ergonomique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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