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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thorax
1, record 1, English, thorax
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chest 2, record 1, English, chest
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chest: The designation "chest" is sometimes used to refer to the whole thorax and sometimes to refer only to the anterior part of the thorax. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thorax: designation standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
thorax: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thorax
1, record 1, French, thorax
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poitrine 2, record 1, French, poitrine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- torse 2, record 1, French, torse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du corps située entre le cou et l'abdomen. 2, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poitrine; torse : Les désignations «poitrine» et «torse» sont parfois utilisées pour désigner l'ensemble du thorax et parfois pour désigner uniquement la partie antérieure du thorax. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thorax : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
thorax : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
thorax : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tórax
1, record 1, Spanish, t%C3%B3rax
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el cuerpo animal parte que sigue a la cabeza. 2, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Parte frontal superior del cuerpo, entre el cuello y el abdomen. 3, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%B3rax
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 2, English, chest
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chest: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 2, English, - chest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 2, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coffre : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 2, French, - coffre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Eating Utensils and Cutlery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flatware chest for up to 102 pieces. Room for 12 knives. About 14 1/4 X 2 3/4 in. high; a convenient size to fit in buffet drawer. 1, record 3, English, - chest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Couverts et coutellerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écrin
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9crin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coffret 2, record 3, French, coffret
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit coffret destiné à ranger les couteaux. Sa réalisation est l'œuvre de l'artisan gainier. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9crin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ménagère 37 pièces et son coffret [...] range tiroir intérieur floqué rouge que vous pourrez disposer dans un tiroir en ôtant le couvercle. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9crin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 4, English, chest
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box with a lid used especially for the safekeeping of belongings. 2, record 4, English, - chest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 4, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble de rangement en forme de caisse qui s'ouvre en soulevant le couvercle. 2, record 4, French, - coffre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Différence entre coffre et caisse : le couvercle d'un coffre pivote tandis que celui de la caisse s'enlève. 3, record 4, French, - coffre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drawer chest
1, record 5, English, drawer%20chest
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- chest of drawers 2, record 5, English, chest%20of%20drawers
correct
- chest 3, record 5, English, chest
correct
- commode 3, record 5, English, commode
correct
- bureau 3, record 5, English, bureau
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of furniture with drawers [generally used to hold and store clothing and household linens]. 3, record 5, English, - drawer%20chest
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commode
1, record 5, French, commode
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bureau 2, record 5, French, bureau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble à hauteur d'appui, muni de tiroirs, où l'on peut ranger des objets [tels que les vêtements ou le linge de maison]. 3, record 5, French, - commode
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medicine cabinet
1, record 6, English, medicine%20cabinet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- medicine chest 2, record 6, English, medicine%20chest
correct
- chest 2, record 6, English, chest
correct, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chest for storing medical supplies and toilet articles. 1, record 6, English, - medicine%20cabinet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- armoire à pharmacie
1, record 6, French, armoire%20%C3%A0%20pharmacie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- armoire de pharmacie 2, record 6, French, armoire%20de%20pharmacie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit meuble, le plus souvent suspendu à un mur, où l'on range les médicaments usuels [...] 1, record 6, French, - armoire%20%C3%A0%20pharmacie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- botiquín
1, record 6, Spanish, botiqu%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mueble donde se guardan medicamentos y apósitos que en general sirven para atender urgencias médicas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - botiqu%C3%ADn
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 7, English, chest
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The words chest and thorax are often used as synonyms. Specifically, the thorax includes the withers and the upper back. The chest usually designates only the ventral border (around the sternum) and part of the sides of the thorax. 1, record 7, English, - chest
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poitrine
1, record 7, French, poitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise souvent indistinctement les désignations poitrine et thorax. Le thorax a pour base osseuse la cage thoracique, laquelle est formée des vertèbres thoraciques, des côtes et, ventralement, du sternum. Le thorax inclut donc le garrot et la partie supérieure du dos. Le mot poitrine désigne plutôt le bord ventral et une partie des côtés du thorax. 1, record 7, French, - poitrine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pecho
1, record 7, Spanish, pecho
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- flat-topped chest 1, record 8, English, flat%2Dtopped%20chest
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sturdy box with a lid and often a lock, used for storage and protection of articles. 1, record 8, English, - chest
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chest is entirely of pine with the decoration painted upon it, in very gay colours. (The Pine Furniture of Early Canada, 1929, p. 36). 2, record 8, English, - chest
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 8, French, coffre
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble en forme de caisse, s'ouvrant par un couvercle, où l'on range toutes sortes d'objets (linge, vêtements, vaisselle, etc.) 2, record 8, French, - coffre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au XVIIe siècle, le coffre était apporté par la mariée, en trousseau; elle y rangeait son linge, ses vêtements, ses dentelles, ses bijoux. 3, record 8, French, - coffre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- locker 1, record 9, English, locker
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caisson
1, record 9, French, caisson
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Placard fermé qui, à bord d'un navire, sert à divers usages personnels ou collectifs. 1, record 9, French, - caisson
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cofre
1, record 9, Spanish, cofre
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-10-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 10, English, chest
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- chambre 1, record 10, French, chambre
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-04-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 11, English, chest
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A storage tank in the paper industry used especially for stock, pulp, water, white water, etc. 2, record 11, English, - chest
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cuvier
1, record 11, French, cuvier
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réservoir, pourvu d'un dispositif de brassage ou non, destiné à contenir de la pâte en suspension, des eaux blanches, des liqueurs, etc. 2, record 11, French, - cuvier
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour "cuvier", voir l'article 6.3. dans CTD-1, vol. 1. 3, record 11, French, - cuvier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-05-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coffret
1, record 12, French, coffret
masculine 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 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Leather Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(of stag) 1, record 13, English, - chest
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Industrie du cuir
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- corsage
1, record 13, French, corsage
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie du corps du cerf comprise entre le cou et les hanches. Il y a des cerfs de grand et de petit corsage. 1, record 13, French, - corsage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
- Special Packaging
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the tea is then packed into chests holding approximately 100 lb. or 50 lb. (half chests). 1, record 14, English, - chest
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- caisse 1, record 14, French, caisse
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) on procède à une dessiccation définitive avant l'emballage car le thé ne doit pas être mis en caisse avec une teneur en eau supérieure à 5%. 1, record 14, French, - caisse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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