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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rub down
1, record 1, English, rub%20down
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
to rub down a horse with a wisp of straw. 2, record 1, English, - rub%20down
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubbing down: A good rub down rests the horse, relaxes the muscles and increases the circulation. 3, record 1, English, - rub%20down
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouchonner
1, record 1, French, bouchonner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frotter, sécher, avec un bouchon de paille. 1, record 1, French, - bouchonner
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bouchonner un cheval
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tactile sensation
1, record 2, English, tactile%20sensation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tactile sense 2, record 2, English, tactile%20sense
correct
- touch 2, record 2, English, touch
correct
- light touch 3, record 2, English, light%20touch
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sensation best tested by gently touching the skin with a wisp of cotton wool; the patient's eyes should be covered. 3, record 2, English, - tactile%20sensation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "tactile sensation" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 2, English, - tactile%20sensation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité tactile
1, record 2, French, sensibilit%C3%A9%20tactile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensibilité superficielle explorée en mettant un morceau de coton au contact des téguments, le malade ayant les yeux fermés. 2, record 2, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9%20tactile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensibilidad táctil
1, record 2, Spanish, sensibilidad%20t%C3%A1ctil
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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