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TRIFURCATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bifurcation
1, record 1, English, bifurcation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on the type of tooth, there may be one, two, or three roots. Bifurcation means division into two roots, and trifurcation means division into three roots. 1, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bifurcation
1, record 1, French, bifurcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’endroit où deux racines se séparent se nomme bifurcation, celui où trois racines se séparent se nomme trifurcation. 1, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trifurcation
1, record 2, English, trifurcation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on the type of tooth, there may be one, two, or three roots. Bifurcation means division into two roots, and trifurcation means division into three roots. 1, record 2, English, - trifurcation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trifurcation
1, record 2, French, trifurcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’endroit où deux racines se séparent se nomme bifurcation, celui où trois racines se séparent se nomme trifurcation. 1, record 2, French, - trifurcation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Trifurcation Training Wall 1, record 3, English, Trifurcation%20Training%20Wall
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mur déflecteur de trifurcation
1, record 3, French, Mur%20d%C3%A9flecteur%20de%20trifurcation
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lutte contre l'érosion des rives du Fraser. 1, record 3, French, - Mur%20d%C3%A9flecteur%20de%20trifurcation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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