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WRIST REST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wrist support
1, record 1, English, wrist%20support
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wrist rest 1, record 1, English, wrist%20rest
correct
- wrist pad 2, record 1, English, wrist%20pad
correct
- wrist cushion 2, record 1, English, wrist%20cushion
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device placed in front of a computer keyboard to support the wrists in an ergonomically neutral position, thereby safeguarding against repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. 3, record 1, English, - wrist%20support
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appui-poignets
1, record 1, French, appui%2Dpoignets
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- repose-poignets 1, record 1, French, repose%2Dpoignets
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barre de repos pour les poignets, que l'on pose devant le clavier afin d'éviter la fatigue des avant-bras. 2, record 1, French, - appui%2Dpoignets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- keyboard wrist support
1, record 2, English, keyboard%20wrist%20support
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- keyboard wrist rest 1, record 2, English, keyboard%20wrist%20rest
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appui-poignet de clavier
1, record 2, French, appui%2Dpoignet%20de%20clavier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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