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UPPER BRIDGE [13 records]

Record 1 2024-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • Respiratory System
Universal entry(ies)
sinus frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.029
classification system code, see observation
A06.1.03.004
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The frontal sinuses, one on each side, are variable in size and are the most superior of the sinuses... Each is triangular in shape and is in the part of the frontal bone under the forehead. The base of each triangular sinus is oriented vertically in the bone at the midline above the bridge of the nose, and the apex is laterally approximately one-third of the way along the upper margin of the orbit.

OBS

frontal sinus: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.03.029; A06.1.03.004: Terminologia Anatomica identifying numbers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Appareil respiratoire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
sinus frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.029
classification system code, see observation
A06.1.03.004
classification system code, see observation
CONT

L'os frontal possède deux cavités dans sa partie antérieure : les sinus frontaux séparés par une cloison fine et reliés aux fosses nasales [...]

OBS

sinus frontal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.03.029; A06.1.03.004 : numéros d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Aparato respiratorio
Entrada(s) universal(es)
sinus frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.029
classification system code, see observation
A06.1.03.004
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Seno paranasal par del hueso frontal, que se sitúa entre las tablas externa e interna, detrás de los arcos superciliares, y se abre al meato nasal medio a través del conducto nasofrontal.

OBS

seno frontal: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.03.029; A06.1.03.004: números de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2017-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Triangular or egg-shaped head, due to early synostosis of the metopic suture.

CONT

(A new deletion syndrome) Both patients have trigonocephaly with prominent forehead; wide flat nasal bridge; anteverted nostrils; long upper lip; short neck; muscle hypertonia and predominance of whorls on the fingers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Déformation crânienne caractérisée par le développement en pointe de l'os frontal, donnant au crâne un aspect triangulaire; elle est consécutive à la synostose précoce de la suture métopique (frontale).

CONT

(Délétion partielle du bras court du 9) L'accentuation de la trigonocéphalie avec constitution d'une véritable crête frontale, l'apparition d'impressions digitiformes, les modifications du fond d'œil [...] et des potentiels évoqués visuels imposent alors une craniotomie dont l'effet semble bénéfique sur le comportement de l'enfant.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A plate which is an integral part of a bridge bearing and forms its upper or lower surface.

OBS

bearing plate: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Plaque qui fait partie intégrante d’un appareil d’appui en constituant sa face supérieure ou inférieure.

OBS

plaque d'appui : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Túneles, viaductos y puentes
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Record 4 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

the upper portion of external nose formed by the junction of the nasal bones.

CONT

The [newborn babies exposed to cocaine in utero have] features... similar to those of babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome : physical deformities such as a smaller head; skin folds at the corners of the eyes... ;a thin upper lips; and a low nasal bridge.

Key term(s)
  • nose bridge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Paroi supérieure des fosses nasales osseuses.

CONT

La paroi supérieure ou voûte des fosses nasales est constituée d'avant et arrière, d'abord par les os propres du nez et l'épine nasale frontale; puis par la lame criblée de l'ethmoïde, la face antérieure du sphénoïde où s'ouvre le sinus sphénoïdal, [...] enfin par la face inférieure de cet os.

Key term(s)
  • dorsum nasi

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Navigation Instruments
CONT

The liquid levels control roll and pitch and function to sense changes from the local vertical due to gyro drift. The liquid level contains a conductive fluid which covers the upper plates equally when level. The equally conductive paths from the upper plates to the lower plates constitutes a balanced resistance bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrotechnique
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Les niveaux à liquide contrôlent le roulis et le tangage et captent les changements de la verticale locale dus à la dérive du gyroscope. Le niveau à liquide contient un liquide conducteur qui recouvre également les plaques supérieures lorsqu'il est au repos. Les trajets de conduction égale entre les plaques supérieures et les plaques inférieures constituent un pont de résistance [...] équilibré.

Key term(s)
  • pont de résistances équilibré

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
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Record 7 1996-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
DEF

A movable dam composed of upright pieces or needles, the lower ends of which bear against a sill on the river bottom and the upper ends of which bear against some form of bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Ouvrage hydraulique mobile de retenue dans lequel l'écoulement de l'eau d'amont est réglé par des aiguilles : pièces de bois qui viennent appuyer sur une poutre placée en travers du cours d'eau et qui sont d'autre part calées sur le radier.

OBS

Projet de définition pour le prochain vocabulaire OLF sur les technologies de l'eau.

Spanish

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Record 8 1995-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
CONT

The [newborn babies exposed to cocaine in utero have] features... similar to those of babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome : physical deformities such as a smaller head; skin folds at the corners of the eyes, which are often smaller than average; a thin upper lip; and a low nasal bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané

Spanish

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Record 9 1994-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

Using hydraulics, the upper bridge section is raised slightly to allow the lower section to be pushed to the rear of the launch vehicle until it reaches its maximum extent, supported all the while on a short frame assembly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Un système hydraulique soulève légèrement la demi-travée supérieure pour permettre le poussage à l'extérieur de la demi-travée inférieure qui pendant toute l'opération est soutenue par un portique.

Spanish

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Record 10 1994-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

A vessel of the full-deck type having, on the upper deck, in addition to ordinary erections such as poop, bridge, and forecastle, a continuous trunk extending over at least 70 per cent of the vessel' s length.

OBS

Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales
DEF

Genre de navire de commerce à turret [et sans tonture], dans lequel le raccordement des murailles est plan.

OBS

Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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Record 11 1988-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

... the Niagara Bridge... which had two stone towers and four chain wire cables, carried trains on an upper deck and vehicles on the lower deck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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Record 12 1988-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

Precasting has been widely adopted in the U. S. S. R., an outstanding example being the huge two-level bridge... over the Moscow River... which... carries a six-lane roadway on the upper deck and interurban railways below.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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Record 13 1988-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

Roebling designed and built the Niagara Bridge... that was the first railway suspension bridge. This bridge, which had two stone towers and four chain wire cables, carried trains on an upper deck and vehicles on the lower deck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

(...) dès le début du XIXe s., le fer a été utilisé pour construire des ponts suspendus (...) On peut citer (...) le pont ferroviaire suspendu sur le Niagara (1855, portée de 230 m).

Spanish

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