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DUCTUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Handwriting Analysis and Cryptography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ductus
1, record 1, English, ductus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the smooth sequence of movements the writing tool was pressed against the surface or lifted from it, thereby generating the strokes that make up the letter. The sequential pattern of movements is called ductus, and it defines a characteristic topological structure for each letter of the alphabet. 2, record 1, English, - ductus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Graphologie et cryptographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ductus
1, record 1, French, ductus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En calligraphie [...] ordre précis des traits et des mouvements successifs de la main du copiste pour réaliser les différentes séquences du tracé complet de chaque lettre. 2, record 1, French, - ductus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- duct
1, record 2, English, duct
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ductus 1, record 2, English, ductus
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term for a passage with well-defined walls, especially such a channel for the passage of excretions or secretions. 2, record 2, English, - duct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conduit
1, record 2, French, conduit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ductus 1, record 2, French, ductus
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation tubulaire possédant une paroi propre et destinée, [entre autres] à l'écoulement des sécrétions glandulaires. 1, record 2, French, - conduit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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