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MERIDIEN PRINCIPAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- principal meridian
1, record 1, English, principal%20meridian
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
principal meridians: Two mutually perpendicular meridians of an astigmatic power ocular or lens that are parallel to the two line foci. 1, record 1, English, - principal%20meridian
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
principal meridian: The plural form of this term (principal meridians) and the plural definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - principal%20meridian
Record 1, Key term(s)
- principal meridians
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méridien principal
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
méridiens principaux : Deux méridiens mutuellement perpendiculaires d'un oculaire ou d'un verre astigmatique qui sont parallèles aux deux lignes focales. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méridien principal : Le terme au pluriel (méridiens principaux) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- méridiens principaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- main meridian 1, record 2, English, main%20meridian
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The principal network, the "Twelve main meridians", is the main pathway for body energy circulation and connects the internal organs with the energy flow at the body surface. There are two Meridians for each organ, one on each side of the body in a mirror-image arrangement. Beginning at the Lungs, the network traces a pathway wherein each Meridian completes its part of the course ..., passing in turn through each organ. Terminating with the Liver Meridian, the cycle begins again at the Lungs. 1, record 2, English, - main%20meridian
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méridien principal
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils représentent chacun un organe ou une fonction. Chaque méridien est en quelque sorte articulé au suivant et au précédent, l'énergie passe ainsi de l'un à l'autre et fait le tour des méridiens en vingt-quatre heures. Il y a symétrie droite-gauche des méridiens, ce qui revient à dire que chaque organe ou fonction est représenté par deux méridiens, un de chaque côté du corps. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en chinois : jing mai. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-11-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- West of Principal Meridian 1, record 3, English, West%20of%20Principal%20Meridian
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Ouest du méridien principal 1, record 3, French, Ouest%20du%20m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-02-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- east of principal meridian 1, record 4, English, east%20of%20principal%20meridian
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- à l'est du méridien principal 1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20l%27est%20du%20m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés d'un lexique des sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27est%20du%20m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- principal meridian 1, record 5, English, principal%20meridian
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- méridien principal 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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