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HAIR DENSITY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- estrogen
1, record 1, English, estrogen
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oestrogen 2, record 1, English, oestrogen
correct, noun
- estrogenic hormone 3, record 1, English, estrogenic%20hormone
correct, noun
- estrogen hormone 3, record 1, English, estrogen%20hormone
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estrogens are a category of steroid sex hormones that are essential for the proper functioning of reproductive and non-reproductive systems in both males and females. In females, estrogen plays a chief role in regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting fertility, promoting the development of secondary sexual characteristics like breasts and pubic hair, maintaining bone density, and influencing mood and cognitive function. Estrogens are also important sex hormones for males, contributing to sperm production, bone health, and cardiovascular function. 3, record 1, English, - estrogen
Record 1, Key term(s)
- oestrogenic hormone
- oestrogen hormone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- œstrogène
1, record 1, French, %26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- estrogène 2, record 1, French, estrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- hormone œstrogène 3, record 1, French, hormone%20%26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
- hormone œstrogénique 3, record 1, French, hormone%20%26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A9nique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les œstrogènes sont des hormones sexuelles primaires appartenant au groupe des stéroïdes. Elles sont majoritairement produites par les ovaires (mais aussi en petite quantité par les testicules chez l'homme), par les glandes surrénales, par les glandes mammaires ou encore par les tissus graisseux. Les trois groupes d'œstrogènes naturels sont : l'estradiol, l'estriol et l'estrone. 4, record 1, French, - %26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hormone estrogène
- hormone estrogénique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estrógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, estr%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormona esteroídica producida principalmente por los ovarios y responsable del desarrollo de los caracteres secundarios sexuales femeninos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - estr%C3%B3geno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hair density
1, record 2, English, hair%20density
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hair density : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 2, English, - hair%20density
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- densité de la chevelure
1, record 2, French, densit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20chevelure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaisseur de la chevelure, quantité de cheveux par rapport au volume de la tête. 2, record 2, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20chevelure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La densité de la chevelure désigne l'épaisseur de l'ensemble des cheveux. On distingue quatre catégories de chevelure selon la densité : importante ou forte, moyenne, faible, clairsemée. 3, record 2, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20chevelure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
densité de la chevelure : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20chevelure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hair thinning
1, record 3, English, hair%20thinning
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure to reduce the bulk and density of hair. 2, record 3, English, - hair%20thinning
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hair thinning: term approved officially by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - hair%20thinning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amincissement des cheveux
1, record 3, French, amincissement%20des%20cheveux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- effilage 1, record 3, French, effilage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'effilage consiste à couper seulement quelques cheveux dans la longueur d'une mèche, de façon à en diminuer l'épaisseur. 2, record 3, French, - amincissement%20des%20cheveux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amincissement des cheveux; effilage : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - amincissement%20des%20cheveux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- winter coat
1, record 4, English, winter%20coat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The horse's winter coat is a horse's first defense from the cold. When allowed to grow, a horse's natural hair coat acts as a very effective thermal blanket, it increases both in length and density as the days grow shorter. A horse's winter coat is also naturally greasy, which helps it repel snow, ice and sleet. 2, record 4, English, - winter%20coat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poil d'hiver
1, record 4, French, poil%20d%27hiver
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pelage hivernal 1, record 4, French, pelage%20hivernal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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