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EXPANDABLE BODY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Stomach
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gastric balloon
1, record 1, English, gastric%20balloon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intragastric balloon 2, record 1, English, intragastric%20balloon
correct
- IGB 3, record 1, English, IGB
correct
- IGB 3, record 1, English, IGB
- gastric bubble 4, record 1, English, gastric%20bubble
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expandable device introduced in the stomach as a temporary obesity treatment to reduce the stomach's capacity, thus reducing food intake and body weight. 5, record 1, English, - gastric%20balloon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Heliosphere Intragastric Balloon System is a temporary non-surgical obesity treatment that induces short-term weight loss by partially filling the stomach to achieve satiety. ... The deflated balloon is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using an endoscope. It is then filled with air to a final volume of 650 mL to 750 mL and released to float freely in the stomach. The balloon is used with a supervised calorie-restricted diet, and must be removed after six months. Another type of intragastric balloon is the BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon System[,] a silicone balloon filled with saline. 6, record 1, English, - gastric%20balloon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- intra-gastric balloon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Estomac
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ballon intragastrique
1, record 1, French, ballon%20intragastrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ballon intra-gastrique 2, record 1, French, ballon%20intra%2Dgastrique
correct, masculine noun
- ballon gastrique 3, record 1, French, ballon%20gastrique
correct, masculine noun
- ballonnet intragastrique 4, record 1, French, ballonnet%20intragastrique
masculine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif gonflable implanté [temporairement] dans l'estomac comme adjonction à la thérapie de l'obésité [afin de réduire le volume de l'estomac et, par conséquent, la prise alimentaire et le poids]. 5, record 1, French, - ballon%20intragastrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ballon intra-gastrique Héliosphère est un traitement temporaire non chirurgical de l'obésité qui permet une perte de poids à court terme en occupant du volume dans l'estomac afin de provoquer la sensation de satiété. [...] Le ballon sans air est introduit dans l'œsophage jusqu'à l'estomac à l'aide d'un endoscope. Il est gonflé par la suite pour occuper un volume final de 650 ml à 750 ml et libéré pour flotter librement dans l'estomac. Le ballon est utilisé de pair avec un régime d'amaigrissement surveillé et doit être retiré dans un délai de six mois. Un autre type de ballon intra-gastrique est le ballon intra-gastrique BioEnterics[,] un ballon en silicone qui se remplit de sérum physiologique. 4, record 1, French, - ballon%20intragastrique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ballonnet intra-gastrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cloth spreader
1, record 2, English, cloth%20spreader
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cloth spreading machine 2, record 2, English, cloth%20spreading%20machine
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A machine that] spreads layers of cloth on table preparatory to marking and cutting parts for such articles as garments, mattress or upholstery covers. 3, record 2, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloth spreading machine. A spreading carriage is mounted to reciprocate to-and-fro along a spreading table. A support for a bale of cloth is carried by holding means mounted on the table, and a calender assembly is mounted on the carriage. The cloth-bale support is adjustable relatively to the carriage in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocation of the carriage, as by a photocell responsive to changes of position of the vertical plane of the web of cloth hanging from the bale and passing between two pull-off rollers of the calender assembly. 4, record 2, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Phillips ’Hand Economy’ Manual Cloth Spreading machine. Available in cone bar and cradle models. Suitable for one way (face-up) and two way (zig-zag) laying. Ideal modern machine for cotton, denim, polyester, lycra, light denier, nylon, plastics and glazed paper. [Text accompanied by an illustration.] 5, record 2, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Expandable cloth spreader suitable for both flat form and roll form fabric. Its strong body can stand for heavy weight. [Text accompanied by an illustration] 1, record 2, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à étendre le tissu
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine à étaler le tissu 2, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9taler%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- dérouleuse de tissu 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9rouleuse%20de%20tissu
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérouleuse, métreuse, visiteuse de tissu. […] Le contrôle des défauts s’effectue grâce à une table de visite, lumineuse ou non, inclinée à 45°. L’enroulement s’effectue tangentiellement au moyen de deux rouleaux motorisés garnis de mousse néoprène, sur lesquels repose la pièce. Le berceau arrière reçoit la pièce à contrôler. [Texte accompagné d'une illustration] 3, record 2, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dispositif étaleur de confection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- expandable body
1, record 3, English, expandable%20body
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- expandable platform 1, record 3, English, expandable%20platform
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plateau télescopique
1, record 3, French, plateau%20t%C3%A9lescopique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plateau extensible 1, record 3, French, plateau%20extensible
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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