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PROTESES OCULAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
  • The Eye
DEF

A prosthesis made of glass, plastic, or similar material which simulates the anterior portion of an eye.

OBS

ocular prosthesis: Normally synonymous with "artificial eye," this term has also been used to refer to implants and even to eyewear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
  • Oeil
DEF

Coque ayant l'aspect de l'œil et remplaçant, dans un but esthétique, le globe oculaire énucléé ou éviscéré.

OBS

prothèse oculaire : terme normalisé par l'OQLF.

OBS

prothèse oculaire : terme et définition retenus par le Conseil consultatif sur les aides technologiques, novembre 1994.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis
  • Ojo
DEF

Disco curvo de vidrio o plástico opaco, con una imitación del iris y la pupila en el centro, insertado debajo de los párpados y sostenido por el muñón dejado por la evisceración o enucleación del ojo natural [...]

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