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TUNICA ALBUGINEA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tunica albuginea of ovary
1, record 1, English, tunica%20albuginea%20of%20ovary
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunica albuginea of ovary : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20ovary
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.01.009: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 2, record 1, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20ovary
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tunique albuginée de l'ovaire
1, record 1, French, tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- albuginée de l'ovaire 2, record 1, French, albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
former designation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrane conjonctive qui recouvre l'ovaire. 2, record 1, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Juste sous l'épithélium de recouvrement, une zone du cortex contient peu de cellules et beaucoup de matériel intercellulaire lâche, c'est la tunique albuginée de l'ovaire. 3, record 1, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunique albuginée de l'ovaire; albuginée de l'ovaire : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.01.009 : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27ovaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- túnica albugínea del ovario
1, record 1, Spanish, t%C3%BAnica%20albug%C3%ADnea%20del%20ovario
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
túnica albugínea del ovario: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%BAnica%20albug%C3%ADnea%20del%20ovario
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.01.009: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%BAnica%20albug%C3%ADnea%20del%20ovario
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- septum penis
1, record 2, English, septum%20penis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the tunica albuginea incompletely separating the two corpora cavernosa of the penis. 2, record 2, English, - septum%20penis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
septum penis: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - septum%20penis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.019: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 2, English, - septum%20penis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- septum pénis
1, record 2, French, septum%20p%C3%A9nis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le corps caverneux gauche et le corps caverneux droit sont séparés par le septum pénis traversé par les anastomoses artérielles. 2, record 2, French, - septum%20p%C3%A9nis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
septum pénis : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - septum%20p%C3%A9nis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.019 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - septum%20p%C3%A9nis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tunica albuginea of corpus spongiosum
1, record 3, English, tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpus%20spongiosum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fibrous tunic of corpus spongiosum 2, record 3, English, fibrous%20tunic%20of%20corpus%20spongiosum
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The thick layer of fibrous tissue surrounding the corpus spongiosum penis. 2, record 3, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpus%20spongiosum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunica albuginea of corpus spongiosum : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpus%20spongiosum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.018: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 3, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpus%20spongiosum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tunique albuginée du corps spongieux
1, record 3, French, tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20spongieux
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- albuginée du corps spongieux 1, record 3, French, albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20spongieux
former designation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunique albuginée du corps spongieux : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20spongieux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.018 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20spongieux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trabeculae of corpora cavernosa of penis
1, record 4, English, trabeculae%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa%20of%20penis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- trabeculae of corpora cavernosa 2, record 4, English, trabeculae%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] numerous bands and cords of fibromuscular tissue traversing the interior of the corpora cavernosa of the penis, attached to the tunica albuginea and septum and creating the cavernous spaces that become filled with blood during erection. 1, record 4, English, - trabeculae%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa%20of%20penis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trabeculae of corpora cavernosa of penis; trabeculae of corpora cavernosa: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, English, - trabeculae%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa%20of%20penis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.020: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 4, English, - trabeculae%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa%20of%20penis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trabécules des corps caverneux
1, record 4, French, trab%C3%A9cules%20des%20corps%20caverneux
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloisons délimitant les cavernes des corps caverneux. 1, record 4, French, - trab%C3%A9cules%20des%20corps%20caverneux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trabécules des corps caverneux : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 4, French, - trab%C3%A9cules%20des%20corps%20caverneux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.020 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 4, French, - trab%C3%A9cules%20des%20corps%20caverneux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa
1, record 5, English, tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strong, fibrous membrane enveloping the corpora cavernosa penis. 2, record 5, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 5, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.017: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 5, English, - tunica%20albuginea%20of%20corpora%20cavernosa
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- albuginée des corps érectiles
1, record 5, French, albugin%C3%A9e%20des%20corps%20%C3%A9rectiles
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tunique albuginée du corps caverneux 1, record 5, French, tunique%20albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20caverneux
former designation, feminine noun
- albuginée du corps caverneux 1, record 5, French, albugin%C3%A9e%20du%20corps%20caverneux
former designation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe fibreuse résistante et très élastique entourant le tissu érectile des corps érectiles de la verge. 1, record 5, French, - albugin%C3%A9e%20des%20corps%20%C3%A9rectiles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
albuginée des corps érectiles : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 5, French, - albugin%C3%A9e%20des%20corps%20%C3%A9rectiles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.017 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 5, French, - albugin%C3%A9e%20des%20corps%20%C3%A9rectiles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-06-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- septum of glans
1, record 6, English, septum%20of%20glans
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- septum of glans penis 2, record 6, English, septum%20of%20glans%20penis
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fibrous partition extending through the glans penis from the lower surface of the tunica albuginea to the urethra. 2, record 6, English, - septum%20of%20glans
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
septum of glans; septum of glans penis: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 6, English, - septum%20of%20glans
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.009: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 6, English, - septum%20of%20glans
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- septum du gland
1, record 6, French, septum%20du%20gland
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ligament inférieur du gland 1, record 6, French, ligament%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20gland
former designation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tractus fibreux transversaux tendus entre les deux moitiés du gland sous la portion terminale naviculaire de l'urètre masculin et comblant ainsi la fente sous-urétrale. 1, record 6, French, - septum%20du%20gland
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
septum du gland : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 6, French, - septum%20du%20gland
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.4.01.009 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 6, French, - septum%20du%20gland
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sclera
1, record 7, English, sclera
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- sclerotic 2, record 7, English, sclerotic
correct, noun
- sclerotic coat 3, record 7, English, sclerotic%20coat
correct
- sclerotica 4, record 7, English, sclerotica
correct
- tunica albuginea oculi 4, record 7, English, tunica%20albuginea%20%20oculi
- tunica sclerotica 4, record 7, English, tunica%20sclerotica
- white of the eye 4, record 7, English, white%20of%20the%20eye
- cornea opaca 4, record 7, English, cornea%20opaca
avoid
- albuginea oculi 4, record 7, English, albuginea%20oculi
avoid, obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tough white outer coat of the eyeball, covering approximately the posterior five-sixths of its surface, and continuous anteriorly with the cornea and posteriorly with the external sheath of the optic nerve. 2, record 7, English, - sclera
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sclera: plural: scleras or sclerae. 3, record 7, English, - sclera
Record 7, Key term(s)
- sclerae
- scleras
- sclera layer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sclérotique
1, record 7, French, scl%C3%A9rotique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sclère 2, record 7, French, scl%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- blanc de l'œil 3, record 7, French, blanc%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
masculine noun
- cornée opaque 4, record 7, French, corn%C3%A9e%20opaque
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- sclera 4, record 7, French, sclera
Latin
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tunique externe du globe oculaire, résistante, blanche, opaque et fibreuse, qui recouvre la plus grande partie de la surface du globe oculaire. 4, record 7, French, - scl%C3%A9rotique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cornée opaque : synonyme impropre. 4, record 7, French, - scl%C3%A9rotique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- esclerótica
1, record 7, Spanish, escler%C3%B3tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrana dura que recubre el ojo, con un orificio en la parte anterior, en que está implantada la córnea transparente. 1, record 7, Spanish, - escler%C3%B3tica
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-05-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tunica albuginea
1, record 8, English, tunica%20albuginea
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dense, white, fibrous sheath enclosing a part or organ. 2, record 8, English, - tunica%20albuginea
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- albuginée
1, record 8, French, albugin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe conjonctive dense et blanche entourant certains organes. 2, record 8, French, - albugin%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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