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HISSING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hearing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hissing
1, record 1, English, hissing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as "ringing in the ears." It can also take the form of hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping or clicking. The noise can be intermittent or constant, with single or multiple tones. 1, record 1, English, - hissing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouïe
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sifflement
1, record 1, French, sifflement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acouphène continu ou intermittent de tonie aiguë. 1, record 1, French, - sifflement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acouphène : toute sensation auditive d'origine généralement pathologique qui n'est pas étroitement liée à un stimulus extérieur à l'organisme. 1, record 1, French, - sifflement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sifflement : terme et définition normalisées par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation. 2, record 1, French, - sifflement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hissing
1, record 2, English, hissing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trachea is unspecialized, lacking a syrinx and its intrinsic muscles, and as a result they are voiceless except for hissing and grunting. 1, record 2, English, - hissing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sifflement
1, record 2, French, sifflement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par conséquent, ces oiseaux sont pratiquement aphones, quoiqu'ils puissent émettre des sifflements et des grognements. 1, record 2, French, - sifflement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-05-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heat Exchangers
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hissing
1, record 3, English, hissing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Échangeurs de chaleur
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sifflement
1, record 3, French, sifflement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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