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MICROWEAR ANALYSIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Anthropology
- Zoology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dental microwear analysis
1, record 1, English, dental%20microwear%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DMA 2, record 1, English, DMA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dental microwear analysis is a method of inferring oral events(primarily food processing and aspects of masticatory biomechanics) from microscopic abrasion patterns retained on the enamel surfaces of teeth. 3, record 1, English, - dental%20microwear%20analysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dental microwear analysis [is a method used by] anthropologists and paleontologists to gain insights into the diet of several extinct groups, such as primates, including humans and hominins... 4, record 1, English, - dental%20microwear%20analysis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dental micro-wear analysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Anthropologie
- Zoologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- analyse des micro-usures dentaires
1, record 1, French, analyse%20des%20micro%2Dusures%20dentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les données fournies par les analyses de micro-usures dentaires signalent très clairement que les dryopithécinés d'Europe occidentale et centrale étaient des consommateurs de feuillages et fruits à la manière des chimpanzés ou des orangs-outangs actuels. 2, record 1, French, - analyse%20des%20micro%2Dusures%20dentaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Zoology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microwear analysis
1, record 2, English, microwear%20analysis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microwear analysis is the study of microscopic traces or wear on a variety of materials, most specifically teeth... and stone tools... 2, record 2, English, - microwear%20analysis
Record 2, Key term(s)
- micro-wear analysis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Zoologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analyse des micro-usures
1, record 2, French, analyse%20des%20micro%2Dusures
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de trouver une zone appropriée pour l'analyse des micro-usures, les facettes […] des molaires sont examinées au microscope confocal. 2, record 2, French, - analyse%20des%20micro%2Dusures
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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