<def-list>
Definition List
List in which each item consists of two parts: 1) a word, phrase, term, graphic,
chemical structure, or equation, that is paired with 2) one or
more descriptions, discussions, explanations, or definitions of it.
Remarks
The definition <def> part of an item in a two-part (definition) list need not be a “definition” in the strict dictionary sense of that word. Such a definition could be a discussion, explanation, expansion, or something that tells the reader about the <term>. When a <def-list> is within a <glossary> element, the definitions are assumed to be real definitions.
Attributes
Content Model
<!ELEMENT def-list %def-list-model; >
Expanded Content Model
(label?, title?, term-head?, def-head?, (def-item | x)*, (def-list)*)
Description
The following, in order:
- <label> Label (of an Equation, Figure, Reference, etc.), zero or one
- <title> Title, zero or one
- <term-head> Definition List: Term Head, zero or one
- <def-head> Definition List: Definition Head, zero or one
- Any combination of:
- <def-list> Definition List, zero or more
This element may be contained in:
Example
<article dtd-version="1.2">
...
<back>
...
<glossary>
<def-list>
<title>ABBREVIATIONS</title>
<term-head>Abbreviation</term-head>
<def-head>Expansion</def-head>
<def-item><term id="G1">PAP I</term>
<def><p>poly(A)polymerase I</p></def>
</def-item>
<def-item><term id="G2">PNPase</term>
<def><p>polynucleotide phosphorylase</p></def>
</def-item>
</def-list>
</glossary>
...
</back>
</article>