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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- basion
1, record 1, English, basion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum. 2, record 1, English, - basion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basion: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - basion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.04.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - basion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- basion
1, record 1, French, basion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point médian sur le bord antérieur du foramen magnum. 2, record 1, French, - basion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basion : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - basion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.04.003 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - basion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- basión
1, record 1, Spanish, basi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Borde anterior del agujero occipital sobre la línea media. 2, record 1, Spanish, - basi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basión: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 1, Spanish, - basi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.04.003: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 1, Spanish, - basi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corneal apex
1, record 2, English, corneal%20apex
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apex cornéen
1, record 2, French, apex%20corn%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pôle ophtalmométrique 1, record 2, French, p%C3%B4le%20ophtalmom%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la position primaire de l'œil, point antérieur extrême de la cornée. 1, record 2, French, - apex%20corn%C3%A9en
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ápex corneal
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1pex%20corneal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ápex de la córnea 1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1pex%20de%20la%20c%C3%B3rnea
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visual angle
1, record 3, English, visual%20angle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- viewing angle 2, record 3, English, viewing%20angle
correct
- optic angle 3, record 3, English, optic%20angle
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The angle subtended by the extremities of an object at the entrance pupil or other point of reference of the eye. 4, record 3, English, - visual%20angle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- angle visuel
1, record 3, French, angle%20visuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- angle optique 1, record 3, French, angle%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle sous-tendu par les extrémités d’un objet au point nodal objet de l'œil. Si l'objet est très éloigné, le point de référence peut être le centre de la pupille d’entrée ou même le pôle antérieur de la cornée. 1, record 3, French, - angle%20visuel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo visual
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20visual
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ángulo óptico 1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20%C3%B3ptico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ángulo formado entre dos líneas que se extienden desde el punto de visión en la retina hasta los extremos del objeto que se visualiza. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1ngulo%20visual
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- restore point
1, record 4, English, restore%20point
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You can use a restore point to restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. 2, record 4, English, - restore%20point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de restauration
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20restauration
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous pouvez utiliser un point de restauration pour restaurer les fichiers système de votre ordinateur à un point antérieur dans le temps. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20restauration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- anallactic telescope
1, record 5, English, anallactic%20telescope
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lunette anallactique
1, record 5, French, lunette%20anallactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lunette de téléscope dans laquelle le sommet de l'angle stadimétrique se trouve rejeté au point d’intersection de l'axe principal et de l'axe optique de la lunette, au lieu du foyer antérieur de l'objectif. 1, record 5, French, - lunette%20anallactique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Orthodontics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pogonion
1, record 6, English, pogonion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Po 1, record 6, English, Po
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most superior point on the bony external auditory meatus. 1, record 6, English, - pogonion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Orthodontie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pogonion
1, record 6, French, pogonion
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Pog 1, record 6, French, Pog
correct
- Pg 1, record 6, French, Pg
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point céphalométrique le plus antérieur sur la symphyse mandibulaire. 2, record 6, French, - pogonion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Lucia jig
1, record 7, English, Lucia%20jig
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anteriorly placed occlusal appliance that extends from cuspid to cuspid to help obtain centric relation by de-programming muscles and allowing the condyles to seat in the most superior position. 2, record 7, English, - Lucia%20jig
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jig de Lucia
1, record 7, French, jig%20de%20Lucia
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jig de Lucia. [Ce] déprogrammeur antérieur réduit l'intensité de la contraction musculaire et permet un repositionnement des condyles dans une position stable en recréant un seul point de contact incisif. 2, record 7, French, - jig%20de%20Lucia
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les gouttières partielles comme le jig de Lucia] permettent la déprogrammation neuro-musculaire et réduisent les tensions relativement rapidement; leur utilisation est réservée aux traitements d’urgence ou aux ajustements occlusaux, du fait du risque de migration dentaire. 3, record 7, French, - jig%20de%20Lucia
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
- Orthodontics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- prosthion
1, record 8, English, prosthion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest and most forward point of the alveolar process between the maxillary central incisors. 1, record 8, English, - prosthion
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Pr
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
- Orthodontie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prosthion
1, record 8, French, prosthion
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- Pr 1, record 8, French, Pr
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le point le plus antérieur de la portion alvéolaire du maxillaire, entre les incisives centrales supérieures. 1, record 8, French, - prosthion
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- behind point
1, record 9, English, behind%20point
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] any point outside the route as described and usually geographically "behind" the beginning point or points of the route. 1, record 9, English, - behind%20point
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- point antérieur
1, record 9, French, point%20ant%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto posterior
1, record 9, Spanish, punto%20posterior
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- The Nose (Medicine)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- anterior nasal spine
1, record 10, English, anterior%20nasal%20spine
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ANS 2, record 10, English, ANS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cephalometric landmark on the bottom of the nose. 3, record 10, English, - anterior%20nasal%20spine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Nez (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épine nasale antérieure
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9pine%20nasale%20ant%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- E.N.A. 1, record 10, French, E%2EN%2EA%2E
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point le plus antérieur de l'épine nasale. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9pine%20nasale%20ant%C3%A9rieure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-01-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- glenoid cavity
1, record 11, English, glenoid%20cavity
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the glenoid cavity [is the] socket for the articulation with the front leg. 1, record 11, English, - glenoid%20cavity
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cavité glénoïde
1, record 11, French, cavit%C3%A9%20gl%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] trois pièces [de la ceinture scapulaire des vertébrés quadrupèdes] convergent [à la] cavité glénoïde, [le point d’articulation] du membre antérieur. 1, record 11, French, - cavit%C3%A9%20gl%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-04-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Biochemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sodium hyaluronate
1, record 12, English, sodium%20hyaluronate
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Healon is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, visco-elastic preparation of a highly purified, noninflammatory, high molecular weight fraction of sodium hyaluronate. It is a specific fraction of sodium hyaluronate developed as an ophthalmo-surgical aid for use in anterior segment and vitreous procedures. 1, record 12, English, - sodium%20hyaluronate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Biochimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- hyaluronate de sodium
1, record 12, French, hyaluronate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- hyaluronate sodique 2, record 12, French, hyaluronate%20sodique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Healon est une fraction spécifique d’hyaluronate de sodium mise au point pour servir d’aide au cours des interventions ophtalmo-chirurgicales sur le segment antérieur et le vitré. 1, record 12, French, - hyaluronate%20de%20sodium
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-12-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- guide pin
1, record 13, English, guide%20pin
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calibrated guide pin: Threaded tip guide pin designed to provide a secure purchase in femoral head during preparation and insertion of Nail-Tube Assembly. 1, record 13, English, - guide%20pin
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- broche-guide
1, record 13, French, broche%2Dguide
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en place de la broche-guide(...) : Le point d’introduction est situé 15 à 20 mm au-dessous de la crête sous-trochantérienne, à égale distance des bords antérieur et postérieur de la diaphyse fémorale. 1, record 13, French, - broche%2Dguide
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-06-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- front nodal point
1, record 14, English, front%20nodal%20point
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- point nodal antérieur 1, record 14, French, point%20nodal%20ant%C3%A9rieur
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1985-06-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- incident nodal point
1, record 15, English, incident%20nodal%20point
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- point nodal antérieur 1, record 15, French, point%20nodal%20ant%C3%A9rieur
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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