TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

Saved records

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A conveyance for carrying the sick or injured.

OBS

The traditional stretcher consisted of two wooden poles acting as a frame for a canvas bed. Now they are made in many different designs and of varied materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Appareil servant à porter des blessés, des malades, [...] etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
  • Protección de las personas
DEF

Cama estrecha y portátil, que se lleva sobre varas a mano o sobre ruedas, para transportar enfermos, heridos o cadáveres.

CONT

La camilla convencional de brazos rígidos y superficie de lona ha evolucionado en los últimos años buscando adaptarse mejor al paciente, evitando cambios y procurando una recogida lo menos traumática posible, con mayor control en cada movimiento.

PHR

Camilla articulada extensible y desmontable.

PHR

Camilla de vacío.

Delete saved record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: