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CHEST BINDER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Underwear
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chest binder
1, record 1, English, chest%20binder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- binder 1, record 1, English, binder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] undergarment meant to flatten the chest. 2, record 1, English, - chest%20binder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most trans males who have top surgery will have used chest binders earlier in transition. A binder might be described as a sleeveless Spandex T-shirt, fitting so snugly that patients may complain of breathing restriction that limits their athletic activity. 3, record 1, English, - chest%20binder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lingerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- camisole de compression pour la poitrine
1, record 1, French, camisole%20de%20compression%20pour%20la%20poitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- camisole de compression 2, record 1, French, camisole%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
- binder 3, record 1, French, binder
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chest binder
1, record 2, English, chest%20binder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a device, usually made of cloth, that can be secured by ties so that it holds a chest dressing in place. 1, record 2, English, - chest%20binder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bande thoracique
1, record 2, French, bande%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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