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DIMPLES [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Riveting (Metals)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dimpling tool
1, record 1, English, dimpling%20tool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimpler 2, record 1, English, dimpler
correct
- dimple tool 3, record 1, English, dimple%20tool
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The invention relates to a dimpling tool or the like for forming dimples in metal sheet. 1, record 1, English, - dimpling%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rivetage (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- outil à embrever
1, record 1, French, outil%20%C3%A0%20embrever
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Trendelenburg test
1, record 2, English, Trendelenburg%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Trendelenberg test 2, record 2, English, Trendelenberg%20test
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure designed to evaluate the strength of the gluteus medius muscle. The examiner stands behind the patient and observes the dimples overlying the posterior superior iliac spines, then, he asks the patient to stand on one leg. If he stands erect, the gluteus medius muscle on the supported side should contract as soon as the leg leaves the ground and should elevate the pelvis on the unsupported side. This elevation indicates that the gluteus medius muscle on the supported side is functioning properly(negative Trendelenburg sign). However, if the pelvis on the unsupported side remains in position or actually descends, the gluteus medius muscle on the supported side is either weak or nonfunctioning(positive Trendelenburg sign). 3, record 2, English, - Trendelenburg%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de Trendelenburg
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Trendelenburg
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- manoeuvre de Trendelenburg 2, record 2, French, manoeuvre%20de%20Trendelenburg
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test permettant d'évaluer la force du moyen fessier. L'examinateur se place derrière le malade dévêtu et observe les épines iliaques postérosupérieures. Il demande au malade de se tenir sur une seule jambe et, dès qu'il fléchit l'autre jambe, le moyen fessier du côté portant, chez un sujet normal, se contracte vigoureusement en soulevant le bassin du côté fléchi. Cette élévation indique la fonction normale du moyen fessier du côté portant (Trendelenburg négatif). Par contre, si le bassin du côté fléchi ne remonte pas ou s'abaisse, le moyen fessier du côté portant est faible ou paralysé (Trendelenburg positif). 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Trendelenburg
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Trendelenburg
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Trendelenburg
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Honeycrisp apple
1, record 3, English, Honeycrisp%20apple
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Honeycrisp 1, record 3, English, Honeycrisp
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Honeycrisp apples are oblate to roundly oblate in shape... Skin color is 60 to 90 percent distinctive mottled red over a yellow background. A nearly solid red coloration develops only if the fruit is well exposed to the sun. The fruit surface has shallow dimples and numerous, small lenticels(dots) with green russeting at the stem end. Honeycrisp fruit is characterized by an exceptionally crisp and juicy texture. Its flesh is cream colored and coarse. The flavor is sub-acid and ranges from mild and well-balanced to strongly aromatic, depending on the degree of maturity. 2, record 3, English, - Honeycrisp%20apple
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arboriculture fruitière
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pomme Honeycrisp
1, record 3, French, pomme%20Honeycrisp
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Honeycrisp 2, record 3, French, Honeycrisp
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Honeycrisp est une variété très prisée par les consommateurs, car elle est exceptionnellement croquante et juteuse. Elle doit son nom au fin goût de miel qui la caractérise. Sa chair est de belle couleur crème et peu sensible à l’oxydation. 3, record 3, French, - pomme%20Honeycrisp
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- peau d’orange
1, record 4, English, peau%20d%26rsquo%3Borange
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition caused by lymphatic oedema and characterized by the existence of dimples on the skin. 2, record 4, English, - peau%20d%26rsquo%3Borange
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- peau d'orange
1, record 4, French, peau%20d%27orange
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspect capitonné de la peau. 2, record 4, French, - peau%20d%27orange
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Piel
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- piel de naranja
1, record 4, Spanish, piel%20de%20naranja
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dimple
1, record 5, English, dimple
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The depression on the cover of a golf ball. 2, record 5, English, - dimple
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dimples are aerodynamic devices, and changing the shape and depth of individual dimples(or the overall dimple pattern) has an effect on the flight of the ball. 3, record 5, English, - dimple
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A golf ball has dimples. 4, record 5, English, - dimple
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 5, record 5, English, - dimple
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dimples
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alvéole
1, record 5, French, alv%C3%A9ole
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des petites cavités de l'enveloppe de la balle, permettant de stabiliser sa trajectoire en vol. 2, record 5, French, - alv%C3%A9ole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] toute la surface [de la balle] est recouverte de trois cent quarante-deux alvéoles minuscules [...]. 3, record 5, French, - alv%C3%A9ole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement employé au pluriel. 4, record 5, French, - alv%C3%A9ole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alvéole : Il est à noter que la forme au masculin est vieillie. 5, record 5, French, - alv%C3%A9ole
Record 5, Key term(s)
- alvéoles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Schober test
1, record 6, English, Schober%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of anterior flexion of the lumbar spine. With the patient standing erect, a mark is placed on the skin overlying the lumbosacral junction, that is, at an imaginary line joining the dimples of Venus(posterior, superior iliac spines). A second mark is placed 10 cm above the first. The patient then is asked to bend forward as if to touch his/her toes. With the spine in the fullest flexion, distance between the two marks is measured; it should exceed 15 cm in normal individuals. The measurement declines with progressive loss of spinal motion as seen in ankylosing spondylitis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, and with aging. 2, record 6, English, - Schober%20test
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "Schober test" applies primarily to the measurement of lumbar spine mobility. The test, however, is sometimes used to measure thoracic spine mobility. In this case, the measurement takes place between T1 and T12, which is approximately 30 cm. On maximum flexion, the distance should normally increase to 33-34 cm. 3, record 6, English, - Schober%20test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- test de Schober
1, record 6, French, test%20de%20Schober
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de Schober 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Schober
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de Schober 2, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Schober
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve pour évaluer la flexion antérieure lombo-sacrée. Le sujet se tenant debout, on marque par un premier trait sur la peau lombo-sacrée la hauteur des épines iliaques postérieures et supérieures, au niveau des fossettes de Vénus. On trace ensuite une deuxième ligne 10 cm plus haut. Le sujet se penche en avant aussi loin que possible, bras pendants. La nouvelle distance entre les deux repères est mesurée. Dans le cas d'une bonne flexion, on obtient un étirement de la peau de 10 à 15 cm par exemple; en cas de forte raideur, l'étirement est faible de 10 à 11 cm par exemple. La distance diminue dans les cas de spondylarthrite ankylosante, de spondylarthrose, d'entorse lombaire, de discarthrose, et avec l'âge. 2, record 6, French, - test%20de%20Schober
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine, le test de Schober se faisait à partir d'une ligne inscrite au niveau des crêtes iliaques ou à 10 cm du bord supérieur du sacrum. 2, record 6, French, - test%20de%20Schober
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «test de Schober» s'applique principalement à la mesure de la mobilité du rachis lombaire. On peut cependant faire un test de Schober au niveau du rachis dorsal, en mesurant la distance D1 à D12, ce qui fait généralement une trentaine de centimètres. En flexion maximale, cette distance augmente normalement de 3 à 4 cm. 2, record 6, French, - test%20de%20Schober
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Schober
1, record 6, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Schober
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dimple
1, record 7, English, dimple
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the fabrication of a nuclear fuel assembly, the fuel rods are loaded into a fuel assembly skeleton. The fuel assembly skeleton consists of the guide thimbles attached to the grids. Each grid cell has springs and dimples which laterally support the fuel rod to be loaded therein. 1, record 7, English, - dimple
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bossette
1, record 7, French, bossette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-03-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dimple
1, record 8, English, dimple
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dimples are the indentations in the tread, normally towards the outer edge of the tyre. They improve cooling. 2, record 8, English, - dimple
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fossette
1, record 8, French, fossette
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces pneus portent également des petites empreintes que l'on appelle fossettes. Lorsque la bande de roulement est usée et que les fossettes [ne sont plus visibles], il est temps de changer le pneu. 1, record 8, French, - fossette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Golf
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- golf ball cover
1, record 9, English, golf%20ball%20cover
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- cover 1, record 9, English, cover
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outside surface of a golf ball. 2, record 9, English, - golf%20ball%20cover
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The final piece to the golf ball design puzzle is aerodynamics, or the dimple pattern on the cover. The number of dimples, their shapes, depths and sizes, and even the way they are grouped have profound influence over the way a ball flies and how it performs in the air. 3, record 9, English, - golf%20ball%20cover
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cover may be one of any number of materials, Surlyn™ and balata being most common. 2, record 9, English, - golf%20ball%20cover
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Golf
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe
1, record 9, French, enveloppe
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie externe de la balle, creusée d'alvéoles. 2, record 9, French, - enveloppe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque type d'enveloppe aura un impact sur les performances de la balle. 3, record 9, French, - enveloppe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- modified Schober test
1, record 10, English, modified%20Schober%20test
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Schober test... as modified by Macrae and Wright. Lumbar spine mobility is measured by marking the skin with three lines : a first one at the level of the midpoint between the dimples of Venus(posterior, superior iliac spines) ;a second one, 10 cm above the first; a third one, 5 cm below the lumbo-sacral junction. The distance between the upper and lower marks on maximum flexion in normal individuals should be at least 20 cm. This test is considered more reliable than the one described by Schober. 2, record 10, English, - modified%20Schober%20test
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Schober test
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- test de Schober modifié
1, record 10, French, test%20de%20Schober%20modifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de Schober modifiée 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Schober%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test de Schober [...] modifié par Macrae et Wright. La mobilité du rachis lombaire est mesurée à l'aide de trois traits sur la peau : le premier, à la hauteur des épines iliaques postérieures et supérieures, au niveau des fossettes de Vénus; le deuxième, 10 cm plus haut; le troisième, 5 cm au-dessous de la jonction lombo-sacrée. La distance entre le point de repère supérieur et le point de repère inférieur en flexion maximale chez le sujet normal devrait être d'au moins 20 cm. Cette méthode est jugée plus fiable que celle décrite par Schober. 3, record 10, French, - test%20de%20Schober%20modifi%C3%A9
Record 10, Key term(s)
- test de Schober
- épreuve de Schober
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Schober modificada
1, record 10, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Schober%20modificada
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-09-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Sheet Metal Working
- Metal Joining Processes - Various
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- crimping
1, record 11, English, crimping
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The compressing of a thin metal part on to another one along lines to increase pressure. Common deformation bonds the parts. 2, record 11, English, - crimping
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crimping cannot be employed without limitations. The sheet metal of the deformed components should be thin, preferably less than .030 in. (...) Copper, tin, brass, aluminum, and low-carbon steel have the proper yield characteristics and are often fastened by crimping. 3, record 11, English, - crimping
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crimps are permanent interlocking joints in sheet-metal assemblies created by deforming the thin wall of one or both of the fitted components. Crimped fastening methods may be classified roughly into the following groups : 1. Matching beads(formed inward or outward) 2. Matching dimples(formed inward or outward) 3. Formed ribs or flanged unions. 4. Holding beads 5. Special shapes. 3, record 11, English, - crimping
Record 11, Key term(s)
- crimp
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Travail des tôles
- Procédés divers d'assemblage des métaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sertissage
1, record 11, French, sertissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à rabattre le bord d'une pièce de tôle contre le rebord d'une autre pièce pour solidariser celles-ci. [...] En général, le sertissage est utilisé pour fixer l'une sur l'autre deux pièces en tôle très mince. Il s'effectue à la presse ou au tour; fort utilisé dans la petite chaudronnerie, il est employé dans la fabrication des boîtes de fer-blanc. 2, record 11, French, - sertissage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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