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TUBERCLE [5 records]

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Record 1 2018-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
tuberculum
Latin
A02.0.00.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[A small] rounded eminence on a bone.

OBS

tubercle: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.025: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
tuberculum
Latin
A02.0.00.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Éminence osseuse petite et arrondie.

OBS

tubercule : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.025 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
tuberculum
Latin
A02.0.00.025
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2011-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

A small knob or button of rust formed on the inside of an iron pipe.

CONT

Tuberculation is caused by the deposition and growth of insoluble iron compounds inside a pipe . ... Tubercles may become so large and decrease the capacity in the pipe....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
DEF

Nodule formé lors de la corrosion des métaux ferreux.

CONT

Dans un circuit fermé de 200m, comportant des canalisations de 2 à 10cm de diamètre, la corrosion s'est manifestée sous forme de pustules de 1 à 2cm, rouges en périphérie, noires au centre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Saillie de forme ou de grandeur variable qui se dresse sur une partie du corps ou sur un organe.

OBS

Élément morphologique permettant l'identification d'une chenille.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zoología
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
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Record 4 2010-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

A hummock on the colony surface, which probably formed an excurrent chimney.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

[L']une [des] petites élévations de la surface du zoarium [d'un Bryozoaire Trépostome] donnant à la colonie un aspect mamelonné [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 1980-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
OBS

A minute swollen or tuber-like structure, usually distinct in color or texture from the organ on which it is borne, as the tubercle on the achene of Eleocharis, a nodule containing bacteria, as on the roots of Leguminosae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique

Spanish

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