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AAT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
- Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- total alimentary limb
1, record 1, English, total%20alimentary%20limb
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TAL 1, record 1, English, TAL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there are many studies aiming to determine the optimal length of the various intestinal limbs comprising the RYGB [Roux-en-Y gastric bypass], including the biliopancreatic limb (BPL), Roux limb (RL), common channel (CC) and the total alimentary limb (TAL) composed of RL and CC, with all limb lengths having a close interaction. 1, record 1, English, - total%20alimentary%20limb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
- Chirurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anse alimentaire totale
1, record 1, French, anse%20alimentaire%20totale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AAT 1, record 1, French, AAT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anse alimentaire totale (AAT) correspond au trajet emprunté par les nutriments dans le tube digestif, soit la somme de l'anse alimentaire et de l'anse commune. 1, record 1, French, - anse%20alimentaire%20totale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- assigned arrival time
1, record 2, English, assigned%20arrival%20time
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAT 2, record 2, English, AAT
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The arrival time assigned to an aircraft landing at a specific airport that is based on the area control centre's (ACC) estimates and recalculated to resolve simultaneous demands at the airport. 1, record 2, English, - assigned%20arrival%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assigned arrival time; AAT: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 2, English, - assigned%20arrival%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- heure d'arrivée assignée
1, record 2, French, heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20assign%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAT 2, record 2, French, AAT
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heure d'arrivée [qui est] assignée à un aéronef désirant se poser à un aéroport particulier [et qui] est fonction des estimations du centre de contrôle régional (ACC) et [...] recalculée afin de satisfaire aux demandes d'arrivées simultanées à l'aéroport. 1, record 2, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20assign%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heure d'arrivée assignée; AAT : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 2, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20assign%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Translation and Interpretation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta
1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20Translators%20and%20Interpreters%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ATIA 1, record 3, English, ATIA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Association of Translators and Interpreters 2, record 3, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Translators%20and%20Interpreters
former designation, correct
- AATI 3, record 3, English, AATI
former designation, correct
- AATI 3, record 3, English, AATI
- Alberta Association of Translators 4, record 3, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Translators
former designation, correct
- AAT 4, record 3, English, AAT
former designation, correct
- AAT 4, record 3, English, AAT
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) is the only association of certified translators and interpreters in the province of Alberta. Founded in 1979, ATIA certifies translators and interpreters by facilitating national examinations as a provincial member of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC). 5, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20Translators%20and%20Interpreters%20of%20Alberta
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... it was decided on June 16, 1979 to form an association called the Alberta Association of Translators (AAT) ... the name of the Association was changed to the Alberta Association of Translators and Interpreters (AATI) ... on September 8th, 1984. ... the name of the association [is now] the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta/Association des traducteurs et interprètes de l'Alberta (ATIA), as approved at the Regular General Meeting held on February 25th, 1989. 4, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20Translators%20and%20Interpreters%20of%20Alberta
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Traduction et interprétation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association des traducteurs et interprètes de l'Alberta
1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20traducteurs%20et%20interpr%C3%A8tes%20de%20l%27Alberta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ATIA 2, record 3, French, ATIA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Zoology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- animal-assisted therapy
1, record 4, English, animal%2Dassisted%20therapy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AAT 2, record 4, English, AAT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- zootherapy 3, record 4, English, zootherapy
correct
- animal-facilitated therapy 4, record 4, English, animal%2Dfacilitated%20therapy
correct
- pet therapy 5, record 4, English, pet%20therapy
avoid, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complementary therapy performed with the assistance of an animal partner to develop, stimulate and maintain the cognitive, physical, psychological and social function of clients or patients. 6, record 4, English, - animal%2Dassisted%20therapy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Animal-assisted therapy, or zootherapy, is used in the care of children, teenagers, adults, and elderly people affected by mental health problems. Although it doesn't constitute a cure, it is a recognized and effective element of the therapeutic process because it can provide the patient with a sense of psychological as well as physical well-being. 7, record 4, English, - animal%2Dassisted%20therapy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Possible [animal-assisted therapy] practitioners could include physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, nurses, social workers, speech therapists, or mental health professionals. 5, record 4, English, - animal%2Dassisted%20therapy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pet therapy: term [that] should be avoided because it is inaccurate and misleading. The term was widely used several decades ago to refer to animal training programs. 5, record 4, English, - animal%2Dassisted%20therapy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Zoologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zoothérapie
1, record 4, French, zooth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- thérapie assistée par l'animal 2, record 4, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27animal
correct, feminine noun
- TAA 3, record 4, French, TAA
correct, feminine noun
- TAA 3, record 4, French, TAA
- médiation animale 4, record 4, French, m%C3%A9diation%20animale
correct, see observation, feminine noun, France
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thérapie complémentaire pratiquée à l'aide d'un partenaire animalier dans le but de développer, stimuler ou maintenir des capacités sur les plans cognitifs, physiques, psychologiques et sociaux de clients ou de patients. 5, record 4, French, - zooth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La thérapie assistée par l'animal, ou zoothérapie, est utilisée à des fins thérapeutiques auprès des enfants, des adolescents, des adultes et des aînés qui souffrent de problèmes de santé mentale. Il ne s'agit pas d'un remède aux maladies, mais c'est une thérapie à part entière. Son utilisation a des effets positifs et complémentaires aux autres thérapies et traitements. Elle peut procurer à la personne un bien-être psychologique et physiologique. 6, record 4, French, - zooth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
médiation animale : Le terme zoothérapie est davantage utilisé au Québec et en Suisse romande, alors qu'en France on préfère l'appellation «médiation animale». 7, record 4, French, - zooth%C3%A9rapie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
- Zoología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- zooterapia
1, record 4, Spanish, zooterapia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- terapia asistida con animales 1, record 4, Spanish, terapia%20asistida%20con%20animales
correct, feminine noun
- TACA 1, record 4, Spanish, TACA
correct, feminine noun
- TACA 1, record 4, Spanish, TACA
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica de rehabilitación o reeducación de alteraciones tanto físicas como psíquicas, sensoriales, sociales, como de comportamiento en que se emplean animales como facilitadores. 1, record 4, Spanish, - zooterapia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-07-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Aath
1, record 5, English, Aath
correct, Belgium
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Aat 2, record 5, English, Aat
correct, Belgium
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ath
1, record 5, French, Ath
correct, Belgium
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville de Belgique. 2, record 5, French, - Ath
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le nom d'une entité habitée adopte le genre de son pseudo-générique, sous-entendu : «la Rome éternelle» (le nom d'une ville); «le Vieux-Montréal» (un nom de quartier). Le nom d'une ville située à l'extérieur du Canada et comprenant un article défini initial, adopte habituellement le genre de cet article : La Haye, Le Caire, La Nouvelle-Orléans. L'accord se fait cependant toujours au singulier, même si un élément du spécifique est pluriel : «(La ville de) Trois-Rivières est située sur le (fleuve) Saint-Laurent». 3, record 5, French, - Ath
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- automatic analog test
1, record 6, English, automatic%20analog%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AAT 1, record 6, English, AAT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- essai analogique automatique
1, record 6, French, essai%20analogique%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Technical Assistance Administration 1, record 7, English, Technical%20Assistance%20Administration
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNDP. 1, record 7, English, - Technical%20Assistance%20Administration
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Administration de l'assistance technique 1, record 7, French, Administration%20de%20l%27assistance%20technique
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Administración de Asistencia Técnica
1, record 7, Spanish, Administraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Asistencia%20T%C3%A9cnica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus 1, record 8, English, Art%20and%20Architecture%20Thesaurus
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus 1, record 8, French, Art%20and%20Architecture%20Thesaurus
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-05-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Labour Affairs Officer
1, record 9, English, Labour%20Affairs%20Officer
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- LAO 2, record 9, English, LAO
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Labor Affairs Officer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Agent des affaires du travail
1, record 9, French, Agent%20des%20affaires%20du%20travail
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- AAT 2, record 9, French, AAT
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poste à Travail Canada. 3, record 9, French, - Agent%20des%20affaires%20du%20travail
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement trouvé dans le Budget des dépenses 1991-1992, Partie III de Travail Canada. 3, record 9, French, - Agent%20des%20affaires%20du%20travail
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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