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INCISOR TOOTH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Mouth
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- labial surface of tooth
1, record 1, English, labial%20surface%20of%20tooth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- labial surface of the tooth 2, record 1, English, labial%20surface%20of%20the%20tooth
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vestibular surface of an incisor or canine tooth, which faces the lips. 3, record 1, English, - labial%20surface%20of%20tooth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
labial surface of tooth; facies labialis dentis: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - labial%20surface%20of%20tooth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- face labiale de la dent
1, record 1, French, face%20labiale%20de%20la%20dent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surface labiale de la dent 2, record 1, French, surface%20labiale%20de%20la%20dent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
face labiale de la dent : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - face%20labiale%20de%20la%20dent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facies labialis dentis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - face%20labiale%20de%20la%20dent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Mouth
- Animal Anatomy
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incisor tooth
1, record 2, English, incisor%20tooth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- incisor 2, record 2, English, incisor
correct, noun
- incisive tooth 3, record 2, English, incisive%20tooth
- incisive 4, record 2, English, incisive
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The permanent dentition is thus made up of four incisors, two canines, four premolars, and six molars in each jaw. Incisor teeth are the teeth at the front of the mouth, and they are adapted for plucking, cutting, tearing, and holding. 5, record 2, English, - incisor%20tooth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incisor tooth; dens incisivus : designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 2, English, - incisor%20tooth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Cavité buccale
- Anatomie animale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dent incisive
1, record 2, French, dent%20incisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- incisive 2, record 2, French, incisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dent aplatie et tranchante, située à l'avant de chacun des deux maxillaires. 3, record 2, French, - dent%20incisive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les incisives, au nombre de 4 sur chaque maxillaire, permettent la préhension et la coupe des aliments. 3, record 2, French, - dent%20incisive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dent incisive; incisive : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - dent%20incisive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dens incisivus : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - dent%20incisive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Mammals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brachydont
1, record 3, English, brachydont
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brachyodont 2, record 3, English, brachyodont
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having short crowns, well-developed roots, and only narrow canals in the roots ... 3, record 3, English, - brachydont
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brachydont teeth have a simple structure and do not grow very tall. The crown of a brachydont tooth is made of enamel, the inner core is made of dentine, and the root is covered by cementum. All the teeth of humans and pigs, and the incisor teeth of cattle and sheep are of this type. 4, record 3, English, - brachydont
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Mammifères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brachyodonte
1, record 3, French, brachyodonte
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dents se caratérisent [entre autres] selon leur durée de minéralisation. On distingue ainsi [...] les dents brachyodontes qui se caractérisent par une couronne basse. Elles ne sont fonctionnelles qu'une fois la minéralisation terminée. Elles sont généralement de petite taille et trapues. Les mammifères carnivoires et certains herbivoires comme les cerfs one une dentition brachyodonte [...] 2, record 3, French, - brachyodonte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mamelon
1, record 4, English, mamelon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of three tubercles sometimes present on the cutting edge of an incisor tooth. 1, record 4, English, - mamelon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mamelon
1, record 4, French, mamelon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des trois tubercules qui peuvent être présents sur le bord libre d'une incisive. 1, record 4, French, - mamelon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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