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syncope [3 records]

Record 1 2003-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A transient loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.

OBS

The term "syncope" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Perte de connaissance brusque liée à la chute du débit sanguin cérébral au-dessous d'un niveau critique. Sa durée est habituellement brève.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

... the ACTIROTOR operation can be intermittent (during the aeration stage of the tank in which they are installed).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[...] la marche des ACTIROTOR peut être prévue syncopée durant la période de fonctionnement en aération de la cuve dans laquelle ils sont montés.

Spanish

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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musicology
DEF

A shifting of the normal accent, usually by stressing the normally unaccented beats.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musicologie
DEF

Prolongation sur un temps fort d'un élément accentué d'un temps faible.

Spanish

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