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CUSP [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Mouth
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cusp of tooth
1, record 1, English, cusp%20of%20tooth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cusp of the tooth 2, record 1, English, cusp%20of%20the%20tooth
correct
- cusp 3, record 1, English, cusp
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notably pointed or rounded eminence on or near the masticating surface of a tooth. 4, record 1, English, - cusp%20of%20tooth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cusp of tooth; cuspis dentis: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - cusp%20of%20tooth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cuspide de la dent
1, record 1, French, cuspide%20de%20la%20dent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cuspide 2, record 1, French, cuspide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convexité de forme et de volume variables, présente sur la face occlusale d'une dent. 2, record 1, French, - cuspide%20de%20la%20dent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cuspide de la dent : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - cuspide%20de%20la%20dent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cuspis dentis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - cuspide%20de%20la%20dent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cusp catastrophe
1, record 2, English, cusp%20catastrophe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cusp 1, record 2, English, cusp
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cusp catastrophe is a three-dimensional figure: two dimensions are required for the two control parameters and one more is required for the behavior axis. 1, record 2, English, - cusp%20catastrophe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fronce
1, record 2, French, fronce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des sept catastrophes élémentaires [...] 2, record 2, French, - fronce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
- Vessels (Medicine)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- leaflet
1, record 3, English, leaflet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cusp 2, record 3, English, cusp
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The thin flap of a valve in the heart or a blood vessel. 3, record 3, English, - leaflet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valvula: Terminologia Anatomica (terminology adopted by the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists). 4, record 3, English, - leaflet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valvule
1, record 3, French, valvule
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cuspide 2, record 3, French, cuspide%20
correct, feminine noun
- lame valvulaire 3, record 3, French, lame%20valvulaire%20
correct, feminine noun
- feuillet valvulaire 4, record 3, French, feuillet%20valvulaire
correct, masculine noun
- valve cardiaque 5, record 3, French, valve%20cardiaque
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des lames membraneuses qui forment les valves cardiaques. 6, record 3, French, - valvule
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valvula : Terminologia Anatomica (terminologie adoptée par la International Federation of Associations of Anatomists). 6, record 3, French, - valvule
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’usage des termes «valvule» et «valve» a changé, ce qui explique le flottement qui persiste quant au sens des termes. En accord avec la nouvelle nomenclature anatomique, on appelle désormais «valvule» chacune des lames membraneuses dont est composée la «valve». 6, record 3, French, - valvule
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula
1, record 3, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrana que permite la circulación de un líquido en un solo sentido. 1, record 3, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Urban Seismology Program
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Urban%20Seismology%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CUSP 1, record 4, English, CUSP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of the Canadian Urban Seismology Program (CUSP) is to mitigate the impacts of earthquakes in Canada by deploying an advanced national earthquake monitoring system focused on Canada's populations centres at risk. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Urban%20Seismology%20Program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Canadian Urban Seismology Programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme canadien de séismologie urbaine
1, record 4, French, Programme%20canadien%20de%20s%C3%A9ismologie%20urbaine
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PCSU 1, record 4, French, PCSU
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif du Programme canadien de séismologie urbaine (PCSU) est d'atténuer les effets des tremblements de terre au Canada en mettant en place un système national évolué pour le contrôle sismique, axé sur les régions urbaines à risque du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20canadien%20de%20s%C3%A9ismologie%20urbaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Congress Titles
- International Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canada-U.S. Partnership Forum
1, record 5, English, Canada%2DU%2ES%2E%20Partnership%20Forum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CUSP 1, record 5, English, CUSP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In October 1999, the Canada-U.S. Partnership Forum (CUSP) was launched to promote high-level dialogue among governments, border communities and stakeholders on border management. Three guiding principles of border management were endorsed: streamline, harmonize and collaborate on border policies and management; expand co-operation to increase efficiencies in customs, immigration, law enforcement and environmental protection at and beyond the border; and collaborate on threats outside Canada and the United States. 1, record 5, English, - Canada%2DU%2ES%2E%20Partnership%20Forum
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Canada/U.S. Partnership
- Canada-USA Partnership
- Canada/USA Partnership
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de congrès
- Relations internationales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Forum du Partenariat Canada-États-Unis
1, record 5, French, Forum%20du%20Partenariat%20Canada%2D%C3%89tats%2DUnis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PCEU 1, record 5, French, PCEU
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En octobre 1999, le Forum du Partenariat Canada-États-Unis (PCEU) a été lancé en vue de susciter un dialogue de haut niveau sur la gestion de la frontière entre les gouvernements, les communautés frontalières et les autres groupes intéressés. Trois grands principes directeurs ont été adoptés à cette fin : rationalisation, harmonisation et collaboration en matière de politiques et de gestion frontalières; intensification de la coopération visant à réduire les coûts associés aux douanes, à l'immigration, à l'exécution de la loi et à la protection environnementale à la frontière et au-delà; et collaboration à la lutte contre les menaces provenant d'autres pays que le Canada et les États-Unis. 1, record 5, French, - Forum%20du%20Partenariat%20Canada%2D%C3%89tats%2DUnis
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Partenariat stratégique canado/américain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de congresos
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Foro de Cooperación entre Canadá y Estados Unidos
1, record 5, Spanish, Foro%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20entre%20Canad%C3%A1%20y%20Estados%20Unidos
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CCEU 1, record 5, Spanish, CCEU
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cusp
1, record 6, English, cusp
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cuspis 1, record 6, English, cuspis
Latin
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A leaflet of one of the heart's valves. 1, record 6, English, - cusp
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- valvule
1, record 6, French, valvule
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repli membraneux situé au niveau d'un orifice cardiaque [...] destiné à s'opposer au retour du courant sanguin vers son point d'origine. 1, record 6, French, - valvule
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula
1, record 6, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrana que permite la circulación de un líquido en un solo sentido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- control unit and signal processor
1, record 7, English, control%20unit%20and%20signal%20processor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CUSP 1, record 7, English, CUSP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- unité de contrôle et de traitement de signaux
1, record 7, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20de%20traitement%20de%20signaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Computer Graphics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cusp
1, record 8, English, cusp
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Infographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de rebroussement
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20rebroussement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par les CUTA Opérations aériennes et CUTA Maintenance. 2, record 8, French, - point%20de%20rebroussement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cusp
1, record 9, English, cusp
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- spinode 2, record 9, English, spinode
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tip of a pointed curve. 1, record 9, English, - cusp
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- courbe spiniforme
1, record 9, French, courbe%20spiniforme
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- spinode 2, record 9, French, spinode
correct, feminine noun
- aiguille 2, record 9, French, aiguille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spiniforme: en forme d'épine. 1, record 9, French, - courbe%20spiniforme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cusp
1, record 10, English, cusp
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cusp designates the imaginary line which separates a sign from adjoining signs, a House from its adjoining House. 2, record 10, English, - cusp
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Owing to the disagreement about house division, one man's cusp can be another man's blank. 3, record 10, English, - cusp
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pointe
1, record 10, French, pointe
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cuspide 1, record 10, French, cuspide
correct, feminine noun
- seuil 2, record 10, French, seuil
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré de l'écliptique marquant le début d'un signe ou d'une Maison. 3, record 10, French, - pointe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les secteurs s'appellent maisons astrologiques [...] les six diamètres qui séparent ces 12 maisons s'appellent les antennes et leurs extrémités sont les pointes ou cuspides, ou encore seuils des maisons. 2, record 10, French, - pointe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-01-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- redent 1, record 11, French, redent
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Retrait d'une partie architecturale. 1, record 11, French, - redent
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-11-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sharp, abrupt, and often rigid point. 1, record 12, English, - cusp
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pointe aiguë
1, record 12, French, pointe%20aigu%C3%AB
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1979-10-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cusp
1, record 13, English, cusp
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cusps of the turns shall be of equal size. The entry into and the exit from the turns shall be symmetrical. 1, record 13, English, - cusp
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pointe 1, record 13, French, pointe
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pointes des virages doivent être de même dimension, et il faut que l'entrée et la sortie des virages soient symétriques. 1, record 13, French, - pointe
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 13, French, - pointe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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