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AMYGDALE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
- Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tubal tonsil
1, record 1, English, tubal%20tonsil
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Gerlach's tonsil 2, record 1, English, Gerlach%27s%20tonsil
correct, noun, obsolete
- Eustachian amygdala 2, record 1, English, Eustachian%20amygdala
correct, noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the lymphoid tissue which is associated with the opening of the auditory tube ... 2, record 1, English, - tubal%20tonsil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tubal tonsil: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - tubal%20tonsil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla tubaria: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - tubal%20tonsil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
- Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tonsille tubaire
1, record 1, French, tonsille%20tubaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amygdale tubaire 1, record 1, French, amygdale%20tubaire
correct, feminine noun
- amygdale de la trompe 1, record 1, French, amygdale%20de%20la%20trompe
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- amygdale de Gerlach 1, record 1, French, amygdale%20de%20Gerlach
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsille tubaire : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - tonsille%20tubaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla tubaria : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - tonsille%20tubaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Mucosa bucal, glándulas salivares y amígdalas
- Sistema linfático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala tubárica
1, record 1, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20tub%C3%A1rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- amígdala de Gerlach 1, record 1, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20de%20Gerlach
correct, feminine noun
- tonsila tubárica 1, record 1, Spanish, tonsila%20tub%C3%A1rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad estructural y funcional del sistema linfoepitelial asociado a las mucosas, situada alrededor del orificio faríngeo de la trompa de Eustaquio, que forma parte del anillo linfático de Waldeyer. 1, record 1, Spanish, - am%C3%ADgdala%20tub%C3%A1rica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tonsil of cerebellum
1, record 2, English, tonsil%20of%20cerebellum
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cerebellar tonsil 2, record 2, English, cerebellar%20tonsil
correct, noun
- lobule IX of cerebellar hemisphere 3, record 2, English, lobule%20IX%20of%20cerebellar%20hemisphere
correct, noun
- ventral paraflocculus 4, record 2, English, ventral%20paraflocculus
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rounded mass forming part of the hemisphere of the cerebellum, continuous with the uvula vermis in the posterior lobe ... 5, record 2, English, - tonsil%20of%20cerebellum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsil of cerebellum: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 2, English, - tonsil%20of%20cerebellum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla cerebelli: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 2, English, - tonsil%20of%20cerebellum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tonsille cérébelleuse
1, record 2, French, tonsille%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9belleuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amygdale cérébelleuse 2, record 2, French, amygdale%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9belleuse
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lobule du cervelet faisant saillie de chaque côté de la partie antérieure du vermis inférieur et formant la partie la plus déclive du lobe latéral. 3, record 2, French, - tonsille%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9belleuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsille cérébelleuse : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - tonsille%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9belleuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla cerebelli : désignation tirée de la Terminologica Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - tonsille%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9belleuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala cerebelosa
1, record 2, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20cerebelosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tonsila cerebelosa 1, record 2, Spanish, tonsila%20cerebelosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los lobulillos en forma de almendra situado en la cara inferior del hemisferio del lóbulo posterior del cerebelo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - am%C3%ADgdala%20cerebelosa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
- Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lingual tonsil
1, record 3, English, lingual%20tonsil
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collection of lymphoid follicles on the posterior or pharyngeal portion of the dorsum of the tongue. 2, record 3, English, - lingual%20tonsil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lingual tonsil: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, English, - lingual%20tonsil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla lingualis: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, English, - lingual%20tonsil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
- Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tonsille linguale
1, record 3, French, tonsille%20linguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- amygdale linguale 1, record 3, French, amygdale%20linguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de follicules lymphoïdes situé dans la partie postérieure ou pharyngienne du dos de la langue. 2, record 3, French, - tonsille%20linguale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsille linguale : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - tonsille%20linguale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla lingualis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - tonsille%20linguale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Mucosa bucal, glándulas salivares y amígdalas
- Sistema linfático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala lingual
1, record 3, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20lingual
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tonsila lingual 1, record 3, Spanish, tonsila%20lingual
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amígdala del anillo linfático de Waldeyer que se localiza en la raíz o zona faríngea de la lengua y que se caracteriza porque las glándulas salivales mucosas de Weber desembocan en el fondo de las criptas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - am%C3%ADgdala%20lingual
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- amygdala hijack
1, record 4, English, amygdala%20hijack
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The amygdala hijack occurs when your amygdala responds to stress and disables your frontal lobes. That activates the fight-or-flight response and disables rational, reasoned responses. In other words, the amygdala "hijacks" control of your brain and your responses. 2, record 4, English, - amygdala%20hijack
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détournement par l'amygdale
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tournement%20par%20l%27amygdale
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prise de contrôle par l'amygdale 2, record 4, French, prise%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20par%20l%27amygdale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-10-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
- Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pharyngeal tonsil
1, record 5, English, pharyngeal%20tonsil
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- adenoid tonsil 2, record 5, English, adenoid%20tonsil
correct
- Luschka tonsil 2, record 5, English, Luschka%20tonsil
correct, obsolete
- nasopharyngeal tonsil 3, record 5, English, nasopharyngeal%20tonsil
- adenoid 4, record 5, English, adenoid
- third tonsil 2, record 5, English, third%20tonsil
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lymphoid tissue on the roof of the posterior superior wall of the nasopharynx. 5, record 5, English, - pharyngeal%20tonsil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pharyngeal tonsil: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 5, English, - pharyngeal%20tonsil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla pharyngea: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 5, English, - pharyngeal%20tonsil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
adenoid: designation usually used in the plural. 6, record 5, English, - pharyngeal%20tonsil
Record 5, Key term(s)
- adenoids
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
- Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tonsille pharyngée
1, record 5, French, tonsille%20pharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tonsille pharyngienne 2, record 5, French, tonsille%20pharyngienne
correct, feminine noun
- amygdale pharyngée 1, record 5, French, amygdale%20pharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- amygdale pharyngienne 3, record 5, French, amygdale%20pharyngienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsille pharyngée; tonsille pharyngienne : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 5, French, - tonsille%20pharyng%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsilla pharyngea : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 5, French, - tonsille%20pharyng%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Mucosa bucal, glándulas salivares y amígdalas
- Sistema linfático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- adenoides
1, record 5, Spanish, adenoides
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- amígdala faríngea 1, record 5, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20far%C3%ADngea
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- amygdaloid body
1, record 6, English, amygdaloid%20body
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- amygdaloid complex 1, record 6, English, amygdaloid%20complex
correct
- amygdaloid nucleus 2, record 6, English, amygdaloid%20nucleus
correct
- amygdala 3, record 6, English, amygdala
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The amygdaloid body is a group of nuclei connected with the cerebral cortex and lying in the dorsomedial pole of the temporal lobe anterior to the inferior horn of lateral ventricle. It belongs partly to the olfactory tract, partly has autonomic nervous system functions, and partly influences emotional states. 4, record 6, English, - amygdaloid%20body
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amygdaloid body: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 6, English, - amygdaloid%20body
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corpus amygdaloideum: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 6, English, - amygdaloid%20body
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- corps amygdaloïde
1, record 6, French, corps%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- corps amygdalien 2, record 6, French, corps%20amygdalien
correct, masculine noun
- noyau amygdalien 2, record 6, French, noyau%20amygdalien
correct, masculine noun
- complexe amygdalien 3, record 6, French, complexe%20amygdalien
correct, masculine noun
- amygdale 3, record 6, French, amygdale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de noyaux, en connexion avec le cortex, dans le pôle dorso-médial du lobe temporal, en avant de la corne inférieure du ventricule latéral. 4, record 6, French, - corps%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il appartient en partie à la voie olfactive, il a en partie des fonctions végétatives, et il influence en partie l'expression émotionnelle. 4, record 6, French, - corps%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corps amygdaloïde : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 6, French, - corps%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
corpus amygdaloideum : désignation tirée de la Terminologica Anatomica. 5, record 6, French, - corps%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala
1, record 6, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-09-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
- Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- palatine tonsil
1, record 7, English, palatine%20tonsil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- faucial tonsil 2, record 7, English, faucial%20tonsil
correct
- tonsil 2, record 7, English, tonsil
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] small, almond-shaped mass [of lymphoid tissue] located between the palatoglossal and palotopharyngeal arches [on the] side of the oropharynx ... 3, record 7, English, - palatine%20tonsil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsil: The designation "tonsil" is often used without a qualifier to refer to this structure. 4, record 7, English, - palatine%20tonsil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
palatine tonsil: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 7, English, - palatine%20tonsil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tonsilla palatina: designation from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 7, English, - palatine%20tonsil
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
- Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tonsille palatine
1, record 7, French, tonsille%20palatine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- amygdale palatine 2, record 7, French, amygdale%20palatine
correct, feminine noun
- tonsille 3, record 7, French, tonsille
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- amygdale 3, record 7, French, amygdale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] amas de tissus lymphoïdes situé sur la face latérale de l'oropharynx[, entre] l'arc palato-glosse[,] l'arc palato-pharyngien et [...] la langue. 4, record 7, French, - tonsille%20palatine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonsille; amygdale : Les désignations «tonsille» et «amygdale» sont souvent utilisées sans qualificatif pour désigner cette structure. 5, record 7, French, - tonsille%20palatine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonsille palatine : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 7, French, - tonsille%20palatine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tonsilla palatina : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 7, French, - tonsille%20palatine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Mucosa bucal, glándulas salivares y amígdalas
- Sistema linfático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala palatina
1, record 7, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala%20palatina
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- amygdule
1, record 8, English, amygdule
correct, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- amygdale 2, record 8, English, amygdale
specific
- amygdaloid 2, record 8, English, amygdaloid
noun, specific
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secondary deposit of minerals found in a rounded, elongated, or almond-shaped cavity in volcanic rock. 3, record 8, English, - amygdule
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When crystals form on the walls of a vesicle, it is then called an amygdaloid, or amygdale. 2, record 8, English, - amygdule
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cavities (vesicles) were created by the expansion of gas bubbles or steam within lava. Because gas bubbles tend to rise through the lava, amygdules are most common near the tops of flows. Many minerals have been found as amygdules, incluing some spectacular museum specimens of zeolites. 3, record 8, English, - amygdule
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- amygdale
1, record 8, French, amygdale
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vacuole qui s'est remplie de minéralisations secondaires (zéolite, calcite, zoïsite, etc.) et dont la forme en amande donne aux laves une texture amygdalaire. 1, record 8, French, - amygdale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, les seules définitions trouvées pour «amygdale» en géologie avaient trait à la vacuole ou cavité en forme d'amande formée au sein de roches ignées qui dans une phase tardive se tapissait ou se remplissait de cristaux secondaires, et non à ce seul remplissage minéral. La relation entre les termes anglais amygdule/amygdale/amygdaloid (n.), au sens de "deposit of mineral" et le terme français en est donc une de contenu à contenant. 1, record 8, French, - amygdale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-11-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Mineralogy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- amygdule
1, record 9, English, amygdule
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- amygdale 2, record 9, English, amygdale
correct, see observation
- amygdaloidal 3, record 9, English, amygdaloidal
noun, less frequent
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gas cavity or vesicle, in an igneous rock that is filled with such secondary minerals as calcite, quartz, chalcedony, or a zeolite. 4, record 9, English, - amygdule
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At some stage after lava has solidified, the vesicles may be filled by a variety of secondary minerals, especially calcite and zeolites. The infilled vesicles are referred to as amygdales ... 5, record 9, English, - amygdule
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the copper minerals fill intergranular spaces in clastic sedimentary host rocks, and spaces in the matrices of flow-top breccias and in amygdules in amygdaloidal flow tops. 6, record 9, English, - amygdule
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term amygdale is preferred in British usage. 4, record 9, English, - amygdule
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amygdule: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 9, English, - amygdule
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Minéralogie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- amygdale
1, record 9, French, amygdale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- vacuole amygdaloïde 2, record 9, French, vacuole%20amygdalo%C3%AFde
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cavité en forme d'amande, fréquente dans les roches volcaniques, due à la présence de gaz et souvent tapissée de cristaux tardifs : zéolite, calcite, quartz. 3, record 9, French, - amygdale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les basaltes et les andésites renferment du cuivre, qui peut s'exprimer dans des amygdales de la lave sous l'effet de solutions hydrothermales. [...] le cuivre [...] se concentre secondairement dans les vacuoles lors d'une phase d'altération hydrothermale. 4, record 9, French, - amygdale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au sommet des coulées, se développe un faciès à amygdales, riche en cuivre. [...] Zéolites et zoïsite remplissent partiellement les amygdales. 5, record 9, French, - amygdale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amygdale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 9, French, - amygdale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Mineralogía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdala
1, record 9, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdala
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vacuola en forma de almendra creada en el seno de las rocas volcánicas por una burbuja de gas y que, posteriormente a su formación, se ha llenado de calcita, ceolita o de otros minerales secundarios. 1, record 9, Spanish, - am%C3%ADgdala
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- amygdaliform
1, record 10, English, amygdaliform
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... almond-shaped; ... 1, record 10, English, - amygdaliform
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- amygdalé
1, record 10, French, amygdal%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressemblant à une amande. 1, record 10, French, - amygdal%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- amígdaliforme
1, record 10, Spanish, am%C3%ADgdaliforme
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pipe amygdale
1, record 11, English, pipe%20amygdale
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pipe amygdule 2, record 11, English, pipe%20amygdule
correct, see observation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elongate amygdule that occurs in a lava, towards the base of the flow, probably formed by the generation of gases or vapor from the underlying material. 2, record 11, English, - pipe%20amygdale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Occasionally elongated cylindrical cavities (pipe amygdales) occur at right angles to the surfaces of the lava flow. They are formed when lava flows over a patch of wet ground, e.g. a spring, the steam so evolved penetrating the lava, leaving tubes behind. 1, record 11, English, - pipe%20amygdale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term amygdale is preferred in British usage. 2, record 11, English, - pipe%20amygdale
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- amygdale tubulaire
1, record 11, French, amygdale%20tubulaire
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 amygdales tubulaires, emplies ou non de minéraux fumerolliens et formées lors du départ des gaz de la base de la coulée; les spiracles emplis de roches arrachées au substratum, sont asymétriques. 1, record 11, French, - amygdale%20tubulaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-09-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- rhomb-shaped block 1, record 12, English, rhomb%2Dshaped%20block
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- amygdale grossièrement losangique 1, record 12, French, amygdale%20grossi%C3%A8rement%20losangique
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FRSRE (1982), 23, 5, 355 1, record 12, French, - amygdale%20grossi%C3%A8rement%20losangique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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