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OPH [2 records]

Record 1 2000-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

An instrument for measuring the anterior curvatures of the cornea, consisting of a luminous pattern of mires whose images, produced by reflection on the cornea, are viewed through a telescope with which is combined a doubling and image-size measuring system.

OBS

The name "keratometer" originated by Bausch & Lomb from "kerato" meaning "cornea".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Appareil qui sert à mesurer la courbure de la cornée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
DEF

Instrumento para medir las curvas de la córnea.

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Record 2 1990-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

An anchorage consisting of a drilled steel bar with a shackle at each end and eight pins.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Engineers Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Un ancrage constitué de huit piquets et d'une barre d'acier percée munie d'une manille à chaque extrémité.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie.

Spanish

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