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FREIN LANGUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Lips and Tongue
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lingual frenulum
1, record 1, English, lingual%20frenulum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lingual frenum 2, record 1, English, lingual%20frenum
correct
- frenulum of tongue 3, record 1, English, frenulum%20of%20tongue
correct
- frenulum of the tongue 4, record 1, English, frenulum%20of%20the%20tongue
correct
- frenum of tongue 5, record 1, English, frenum%20of%20tongue
correct
- frenum of the tongue 6, record 1, English, frenum%20of%20the%20tongue
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fold of mucous membrane that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. 7, record 1, English, - lingual%20frenulum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lingual frenulum; frenulum linguae: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 8, record 1, English, - lingual%20frenulum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Lèvres et langue
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frein de la langue
1, record 1, French, frein%20de%20la%20langue
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- frein lingual 2, record 1, French, frein%20lingual
correct, masculine noun
- filet de la langue 3, record 1, French, filet%20de%20la%20langue
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repli muqueux médian unissant la face inférieure de la langue au plancher de la bouche. 3, record 1, French, - frein%20de%20la%20langue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein de la langue : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - frein%20de%20la%20langue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frenulum linguae : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - frein%20de%20la%20langue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Lips and Tongue
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sublingual caruncle
1, record 2, English, sublingual%20caruncle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sublingual caruncle is a papilla located medial to the sublingual gland and lateral to the lingual frenulum. 2, record 2, English, - sublingual%20caruncle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sublingual caruncle; caruncula sublingualis: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - sublingual%20caruncle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Lèvres et langue
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caroncule sublinguale
1, record 2, French, caroncule%20sublinguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La face inférieure de la langue] est parcourue d’arrière en avant par les plis frangés. Sur la ligne médiane, le frein de la langue(«frenulum linguae») est flanqué de chaque côté de la caroncule sublinguale au sommet de laquelle se trouve l'orifice du conduit excréteur de la glande submandibulaire(Wharton). 2, record 2, French, - caroncule%20sublinguale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caroncule sublinguale : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - caroncule%20sublinguale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caruncula sublingualis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - caroncule%20sublinguale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Traction (Rail)
- Railroad Safety
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- braking system
1, record 3, English, braking%20system
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of one or more brakes and the associated means of operation and control. 2, record 3, English, - braking%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
braking system: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - braking%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de freinage 2, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun
- freinage 2, record 3, French, freinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des éléments d’une installation de freinage dont la fonction est de réduire la vitesse d’un véhicule éventuellement jusqu’à l’arrêt ou de le maintenir à l’arrêt. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la langue courante, le terme «frein» est souvent utilisé dans ce sens. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de freinage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Tracción (Ferrocarriles)
- Seguridad (Transporte ferroviario)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de frenado
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20frenado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de freno 2, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20freno
correct, masculine noun
- dispositivo de frenado 3, record 3, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20frenado
correct, masculine noun
- freno 2, record 3, Spanish, freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinación de partes que cumplen una o más de las siguientes funciones, controlar (usualmente reducir) la velocidad de un vehículo, detener el vehículo o mantenerlo estacionado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20frenado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En el uso corriente, se dice con frecuencia simplemente freno. 2, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20frenado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Lips and Tongue
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ankyloglossia
1, record 4, English, ankyloglossia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tongue-tie 1, record 4, English, tongue%2Dtie
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie as it is more commonly known, is said to exist when the inferior frenulum attaches to the bottom of the tongue and subsequently restricts free movement of the tongue. 1, record 4, English, - ankyloglossia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Lèvres et langue
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ankyloglossie
1, record 4, French, ankyloglossie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection congénitale caractérisée par la brièveté du frein de la langue. 2, record 4, French, - ankyloglossie
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ankyloglosse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- The Mouth
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lingual frenotomy
1, record 5, English, lingual%20frenotomy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- frenotomy 1, record 5, English, frenotomy
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lingual frenotomy (simple cutting of the frenulum) is a procedure indicated in those infants where a significant tongue-tie is affecting breast-feeding. A lactation consultant or speech pathologist must assess attachment and feeding practices in order to determine the need of a frenotomy. It is normally performed on babies from birth to four months of age. Local anaesthesia is usually not required. 1, record 5, English, - lingual%20frenotomy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cavité buccale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frénotomie linguale
1, record 5, French, fr%C3%A9notomie%20linguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- frénotomie 2, record 5, French, fr%C3%A9notomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit de sectionner le frein de la langue des nouveau-nés qui auraient la langue trop courte pour pouvoir téter adéquatement au sein. 3, record 5, French, - fr%C3%A9notomie%20linguale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- frenulum
1, record 6, English, frenulum
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term for a small fold of integument or mucous membrane that checks, curbs, or limits the movements of an organ or part. 1, record 6, English, - frenulum
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frein
1, record 6, French, frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigne certaines parties du corps qui prennent la forme d’un repli cutané ou muqueux ou un faisceau de fibres tissulaires reliant, comme frein du prépuce, frein de la langue, etc. 1, record 6, French, - frein
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Mouth
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oral ulcer
1, record 7, English, oral%20ulcer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- oral ulceration 2, record 7, English, oral%20ulceration
correct
- buccal ulceration 2, record 7, English, buccal%20ulceration
correct
- mouth ulcer 2, record 7, English, mouth%20ulcer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oral ulcers resemble common canker sores, but are usually multiple and vary from 3-10 mm in diameter. They occur in painful crops that heal in weeks, leaving no scars. They are commonly found in systemic lupus erythematosus, Reiter's syndrome, Behçet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome of Kawasaki, and numerous infectious and noninfectious conditions. 2, record 7, English, - oral%20ulcer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cavité buccale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aphte buccal
1, record 7, French, aphte%20buccal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ulcération buccale 2, record 7, French, ulc%C3%A9ration%20buccale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Les ulcérations buccales] siègent sur la face interne des joues, le sillon gingivo-labial, le pourtour de la langue, le frein. [Les ulcérations buccales] apparaissent par poussées, durent une ou deux semaines et guérissent sans laisser de cicatrice. [Les ulcérations buccales] s’observent notamment dans la maladie de Behçet. 2, record 7, French, - aphte%20buccal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Boca
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ulceración bucal
1, record 7, Spanish, ulceraci%C3%B3n%20bucal
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- buccal frenum
1, record 8, English, buccal%20frenum
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The stringlike tissue which attaches the cheeks to the alveolar ridge in the bicuspid region. 1, record 8, English, - buccal%20frenum
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frein vestibulaire
1, record 8, French, frein%20vestibulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frein : Attache membraneuse qui relie deux muqueuses et limite leurs mouvements(freins de la langue; freins labio-vestibulaires). 1, record 8, French, - frein%20vestibulaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-04-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- brake
1, record 9, English, brake
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- apply the brake 1, record 9, English, apply%20the%20brake
correct
- put on the brake 1, record 9, English, put%20on%20the%20brake
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To apply the brakes in order to slow down or stop a road vehicle. 1, record 9, English, - brake
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- freiner
1, record 9, French, freiner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actionner le frein afin de permettre le ralentissement ou l’arrêt complet d’un véhicule routier. 1, record 9, French, - freiner
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la langue générale, les expressions «actionner le frein» et «serrer le frein» rendent la même idée. 1, record 9, French, - freiner
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenar
1, record 9, Spanish, frenar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicar los frenos 1, record 9, Spanish, aplicar%20los%20frenos
correct
- poner el freno 1, record 9, Spanish, poner%20el%20freno
correct
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accionar el freno para moderar o detener el desplazamiento de un vehículo. 1, record 9, Spanish, - frenar
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- frenum
1, record 10, English, frenum
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The small band or fold of connective tissue covered with mucous membrane which attaches the tongue, lips and cheeks to adjacent structures. 1, record 10, English, - frenum
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small frenum is called frenulum. 1, record 10, English, - frenum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- frein
1, record 10, French, frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande mince de tissu conjonctif recouvert de muqueuse, reliant la langue(frein lingual), les lèvres(frein labial) ou les joues(frein jugal) aux structures adjacentes. 1, record 10, French, - frein
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-06-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic door closer
1, record 11, English, pneumatic%20door%20closer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pneumatic door-closer 2, record 11, English, pneumatic%20door%2Dcloser
correct
- pneumatic door check 3, record 11, English, pneumatic%20door%20check
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Powerful pneumatic door-closer, with heavy-duty torsion bar to smooth out the action. Adjustable speed control. 2, record 11, English, - pneumatic%20door%20closer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneumatic: Pertaining to or operated by air or other gas. 4, record 11, English, - pneumatic%20door%20closer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
door check: a device, usually hydraulic or pneumatic, for controlling the closing of a door and preventing it from slamming. Also called door closer. 5, record 11, English, - pneumatic%20door%20closer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ferme-porte pneumatique
1, record 11, French, ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- frein pneumatique 2, record 11, French, frein%20pneumatique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de fermeture d’une porte muni d’un frein pneumatique. 2, record 11, French, - ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ferme-porte pneumatique. Freine la porte à partir de 90° pour éviter qu’elle soit rabattue par le vent. 3, record 11, French, - ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au pluriel: des ferme-portes pneumatiques. 4, record 11, French, - ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ferme-porte: appareil de fermeture automatique de porte. 5, record 11, French, - ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la langue familière, on se contente souvent d’employer, par métonymie, frein pneumatique. 2, record 11, French, - ferme%2Dporte%20pneumatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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