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Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

A clasp with a ball-shaped end that is inserted into the posterior end of retainers or some other removable appliances to secure them in place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Crochet à boule. Augmente la rétention des appareils amovibles. La boule a deux fois le diamètre du fil.

OBS

crochet-boule : au pluriel, seul le premier mot du terme prend un «s», car le mot «boule» dépend du mot «crochet» par l'intermédiaire d'une préposition non explicitée, à savoir «à». Il faut donc écrire «des crochets-boule» et non pas «des crochets-boules».

Key term(s)
  • crochet boule

Spanish

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