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LAMBDA [3 records]

Record 1 2022-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

An anonymous inline function consisting of a single expression which is evaluated when the function is called.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Fonction anonyme sous la forme d'une expression et ne contenant qu'une seule expression, exécutée lorsque la fonction est appelée.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
lambda
Latin
A02.1.00.017
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The two parietal bones join at the sagittal ... suture, which runs anteroposteriorly along the centre of the skull. The posterior borders of both parietal bones meet the anterior border of the squamous part of the occipital bone at the lamboid ... sutures. The point at which all three bones meet is termed "lambda."

OBS

lambda: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.017: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
lambda
Latin
A02.1.00.017
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Situé au centre de l'occiput, le lambda marque le point de rencontre des sutures sagittales et lambdoïde [...]

OBS

lambda : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.017 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
lambda
Latin
A02.1.00.017
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Undécima letra del alfabeto griego; sirve para designar la sutura entre los huesos parietales y el occipital, cuya forma se parece a dicha letra.

OBS

A02.1.00.017: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 3 1995-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronics
  • Electrical Measurements
  • Electrical Engineering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électronique
  • Mesures électriques
  • Électrotechnique
OBS

longueur d'onde

Spanish

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