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Record 1 2013-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
OBS

That is shaped like a shallow cup or a saucer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
OBS

Qui est en forme de soucoupe dont les bords sont plus ou moins renversés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The deep socket situated at the junction of the ilium, ischium and pubis, in which the head of the femur fits and moves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Cavité profonde de l'os iliaque dans laquelle se loge la tête du fémur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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