Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

alinasal cartilage

Romanian translation:

cartilaj alar

Added to glossary by Mirelena
Jun 10, 2010 19:42
13 yrs ago
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English term

alinasal cartilage

English to Romanian Other Zoology
Termenul descrie o componenta de fiziologie la elefanti. Iata contextul:
"New evidence suggests that another organ, high in the trunk and known as the alinasal cartilage, may also modify sounds. This cartilage divides the bony opening where the trunk begins (the external nares) and can be used to direct the flow of air. The loud trumpeting of elephants is used mainly when they are excited, surprised, about to attack, or interacting in play."

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Proposed translations (Romanian)
3 cartilaj alar

Discussion

Veronica Lupascu Jun 10, 2010:
alinasal Din lat. alae nasi - aripile nasului. În română aşa se şi traduce: cartilaj al aripii nasului, în cazul organismului uman, bineînţeles. Pentru elefanţi ar putea fi "cartilaj al aripii trompei" :), având în vedere că trompa este o prelungire a nasului, dar nu ştiu dacă trompa de elefant are aripioare :)

Proposed translations

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cartilaj alar

alar
Wing-like; axillary; applies to ligaments, cartilages, etc.
aliform
Wing-shaped; applied to muscles, as in insects; an alternate term is "alary".
alinasal
1. Relating to the wings of the nose (alae nasi).
2. Flaring portions of the nostrils of the nose.

Cartilajul alar (Cartilago alaris) reprezint suportul principal al aripii nasului, putând fi sistematizat într-o lamă (Lamina) dispusă lateral și un corn ...
Peer comment(s):

neutral Veronica Lupascu : Numai că există şi termenul EN - alar cartilage, http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGGE_enCY355CY355&source...
7 hrs
da, dar cand am cautat info la momentul respectiv, mi s-a parut ca inseamna acelasi lucru, inclusiv dupa dictionar
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