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AXILA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- axilla
1, record 1, English, axilla
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- armpit 2, record 1, English, armpit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axilla: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - axilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A01.1.00.021: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - axilla
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- creux axillaire
1, record 1, French, creux%20axillaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aisselle 2, record 1, French, aisselle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
creux axillaire : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - creux%20axillaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A01.1.00.021 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - creux%20axillaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- axila
1, record 1, Spanish, axila
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- axil
1, record 2, English, axil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upper angle formed by a leaf, twig, etc. and the stem from which it grows. 2, record 2, English, - axil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aisselle
1, record 2, French, aisselle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle aigu que forme la jonction entre branche et rameau, entre branche et tige ou pétiole. 2, record 2, French, - aisselle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'aisselle abrite souvent un bourgeon dormant. 2, record 2, French, - aisselle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- axila
1, record 2, Spanish, axila
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angulo entre la hoja de una planta y el tallo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - axila
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