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Record 1 2024-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
eminentia cruciformis
Latin
A02.1.04.028
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The cruciform eminence divides the endocranial surface of the occipital squama into four fossae. It is so named because it is cross-shaped.... The internal occipital protuberance lies at the center of the cruciform eminence.

OBS

cruciform eminence: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.028: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
eminentia cruciformis
Latin
A02.1.04.028
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Relief osseux en forme de croix avec la protubérance occipitale interne en son centre.

OBS

éminence cruciforme : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.028 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
eminentia cruciformis
Latin
A02.1.04.028
classification system code, see observation
DEF

La eminencia cruciforme divide la cara interna del hueso occipital en cuatro fosas.

OBS

eminencia cruciforme: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.028: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

Transverse portion of a cross-shaped church, i. e. arms flanking the crossing to North and South.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
CONT

Le transept est une nef transversale, perpendiculaire à la nef centrale et sépare cette dernière du chœur. Il se subdivise lui-même en trois parties, les bras presque symétriques et une croisée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura
CONT

Crucero. Espacio que resulta en una iglesia en el cruce de la nave mayor con la transversal.

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Record 3 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
DEF

A simple universal joint; consists of two yokes attached to their respective shafts and connected by means of a spider.

CONT

A universal joint is a positive, mechanical connection between rotating shafts, which are usually not parallel, but intersecting. They are used to transmit motion, power, or both. The simplest and most common type is called the Cardan joint or Hooke joint... It consists of two yokes, one on each shaft, connected by a cross-shaped intermediate member called the spider. The angle between the two shafts is called the operating angle. It is generally, but not necessarily, constant during operation. Good design practice calls for low operating angles, often less than 25°, depending on the application. Independent of this guideline, mechanical interference in the construction of Cardan joints limits the operating angle to a maximum(often about 37½°, depending on its proportions.

CONT

In the theory of mechanics the cardan joint or Hooke’s joint is defined as a spatial or spherical drive unit with a non-uniform gear ratio or transmission.

OBS

The simplest kind of universal joint [is] called a "Hooke joint," ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Gyroscope à suspension élastique compensée (gyroscope SEC). La toupie d'un tel gyroscope est reliée au boîtier de l'appareil par un joint de Hooke, composé d'un anneau intermédiaire et de deux barres de torsion encastrées à chacune de leurs extrémités; il s'agit donc d'une liaison 2 axes à faible débattement angulaire (de l'ordre du degré).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acoplamientos (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Instrumentos de navegación
DEF

Articulación que permite transmitir la rotación de un árbol a otro árbol cuya posición respecto al primero es variable.

CONT

La junta de Cardán constituye un acoplamiento de uso corriente en los automóviles. Dos árboles, cuyos ejes convergen en un punto, se hallan terminados por una horquilla. Las dos horquillas se articulan en una misma cruceta gracias a la cual el movimiento de un árbol se transmite al otro [...]

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Record 4 2005-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
CONT

The perforating station makes a cross-shaped perforation along the sealing seams, which helps render the package child-proof.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
DEF

Équipement de presse qui permet d'effectuer une série de minuscules trous ou incisions pour faciliter le pliage ou le détachement du produit fini.

OBS

poste de perforation : terme et définition tirés du Vocabulaire de la flexographie de France Brodeur. Reproduction autorisée par l'Institut des communications graphiques du Québec.

Spanish

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Record 5 1996-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Residential Architecture
DEF

Cross-shaped; generally associated with religious buildings.

Key term(s)
  • cruciform plan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

En forme de croix; caractérise en général les édifices religieux.

Key term(s)
  • plan cruciforme

Spanish

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Record 6 1991-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planting Techniques (Farming)
CONT

Besides improving small grain yields, the so-called cross-slot drill may work for no-tilling beans... the drill gets its name by making a cross-shaped slot(Soybean Digest, June/July 1989, p. 8 and 9).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de plantation

Spanish

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Record 7 1990-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

Crossed; cross-shaped, as an incision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
DEF

Fait en croix.

CONT

Incision cruciale.

Spanish

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Record 8 1987-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
DEF

Any cross-shaped jewel worn on the breast.

CONT

With the exception of the pectoral cross, pectoral ornaments are not of much importance in Western jewellery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Bijou en forme de croix porté sur la poitrine, généralement suspendu au cou.

Spanish

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Record 9 1983-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
OBS

cross or cross-shaped building set up where a market is held and often the scene of public business such as giving of notices or reading of warrants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie

Spanish

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