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VERTEX [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
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
- vertex
1, record 1, English, vertex
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crown 2, record 1, English, crown
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The topmost part of the [roof of the] skull ... 2, record 1, English, - vertex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertex: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - vertex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.00.033: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - vertex
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
- vertex
1, record 1, French, vertex
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 le plus élevé de la voûte crânienne. 2, record 1, French, - vertex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertex : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - vertex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.00.033 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - vertex
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
- vértex
1, record 1, Spanish, v%C3%A9rtex
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vértice o punto más elevado de la bóveda del cráneo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - v%C3%A9rtex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.1.00.033: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 1, record 1, Spanish, - v%C3%A9rtex
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vertex
1, record 2, English, vertex
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Referring to insects,] The top of the head between the eyes, frons and occiput, anterior to the occipital suture. 1, record 2, English, - vertex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vertex
1, record 2, French, vertex
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chez les insectes, partie supérieure de la tête. 2, record 2, French, - vertex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vertex porte habituellement les ocelles. 1, record 2, French, - vertex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vertex
1, record 3, English, vertex
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point at which two lines or planes meet to form an angle. 2, record 3, English, - vertex
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic element of a quantum field theory is the "vertex," in which one particle disintegrates to yield two or more other particles. The vertex for quantum electrodynamics is the intersection of two lines that represent electrons or positrons and one line that represents a photon. The vertex can describe the creation of an electron-positron pair by a decaying photon, the annihilation of an electron-positron pair creating a photon or the decay of an electron into a second electron and a photon. 3, record 3, English, - vertex
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vertex
1, record 3, French, vertex
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élément fondamental d'une théorie quantique du champ est le «vertex» c'est-à-dire le point en lequel une particule se désintègre pour donner deux particules ou plus. Le vertex de l'électro-dynamique quantique est l'intersection de deux lignes représentant les électrons ou les positrons et d'une ligne représentant un photon. Ce vertex peut décrire la création d'une paire électron-positron par «désintégration» d'un photon, l'annihilation d'une paire électron-positron créant un photon ou encore la «désintégration» d'un électron en un électron et un photon. 2, record 3, French, - vertex
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vértice
1, record 3, Spanish, v%C3%A9rtice
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto donde se encuentran los dos lados de un ángulo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - v%C3%A9rtice
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vertex
1, record 4, English, vertex
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In artillery and naval fire support, the highest point of the trajectory of a projectile. 1, record 4, English, - vertex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertex: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - vertex
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vertex
1, record 4, French, vertex
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, point le plus élevé de la trajectoire d'un projectile. 1, record 4, French, - vertex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertex : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne; le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée et normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - vertex
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tipoff 1, record 5, English, tipoff
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vertex
1, record 5, French, vertex
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-03-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Stars (Astronomy)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vertex
1, record 6, English, vertex
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point on the limb of the Sun, Moon or a planet which is highest above the horizon. 1, record 6, English, - vertex
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Étoiles (Astronomie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vertex
1, record 6, French, vertex
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de latitude maximale. 1, record 6, French, - vertex
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
vecteur vitesse d'un ensemble d'étoiles. 1, record 6, French, - vertex
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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