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BMI [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- body mass index
1, record 1, English, body%20mass%20index
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BMI 2, record 1, English, BMI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of weight-for-height measured as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in metres. 3, record 1, English, - body%20mass%20index
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A ratio of weight-for-height commonly used to classify underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity in adults. 3, record 1, English, - body%20mass%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indice de masse corporelle
1, record 1, French, indice%20de%20masse%20corporelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMC 2, record 1, French, IMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- indice de Quételet 3, record 1, French, indice%20de%20Qu%C3%A9telet
masculine noun, rare
- index de masse corporelle 4, record 1, French, index%20de%20masse%20corporelle
avoid, calque, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la corpulence obtenue en divisant le poids en kilogrammes par la taille en mètres élevée au carré. 5, record 1, French, - indice%20de%20masse%20corporelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mesure du poids par rapport à la taille utilisée pour estimer la maigreur, la corpulence normale, le surpoids et l'obésité chez l'adulte. 5, record 1, French, - indice%20de%20masse%20corporelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
- Dietética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de masa corporal
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20masa%20corporal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IMC 2, record 1, Spanish, IMC
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- índice de Quételet 3, record 1, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20Qu%C3%A9telet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Informatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brain-computer interface
1, record 2, English, brain%2Dcomputer%20interface
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCI 1, record 2, English, BCI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- brain-machine interface 2, record 2, English, brain%2Dmachine%20interface%20
correct
- BMI 2, record 2, English, BMI
correct
- BMI 2, record 2, English, BMI
- mind-machine interface 3, record 2, English, mind%2Dmachine%20interface
correct
- MMI 4, record 2, English, MMI
correct
- MMI 4, record 2, English, MMI
- direct neural interface 5, record 2, English, direct%20neural%20interface
correct
- DNI 4, record 2, English, DNI
correct
- DNI 4, record 2, English, DNI
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A BCI ia a system that measures CNS [central nervous system] activity and converts it into artificial output that replaces, restores, enhances, supplements, or improves natural CNS output and thereby changes the ongoing interactions between the CNS and its external or internal environment ... A BCI records [the] brain signals, extracts specific measures (or features) from them, and converts (or translates) these features into artificial outputs that act on the outside world or on the body itself. 6, record 2, English, - brain%2Dcomputer%20interface
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Informatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interface cerveau-machine
1, record 2, French, interface%20cerveau%2Dmachine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICM 2, record 2, French, ICM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- interface cerveau-ordinateur 3, record 2, French, interface%20cerveau%2Dordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- ICO 4, record 2, French, ICO
correct, feminine noun
- ICO 4, record 2, French, ICO
- interface neuronale directe 5, record 2, French, interface%20neuronale%20directe
correct, feminine noun
- IND 5, record 2, French, IND
correct, feminine noun
- IND 5, record 2, French, IND
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de liaison directe entre un cerveau et un ordinateur, permettant à un individu de communiquer avec son environnement sans passer par l’action des nerfs périphériques et des muscles. 4, record 2, French, - interface%20cerveau%2Dmachine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La structure d’une ICM comprend un système d’acquisition et de traitement des signaux cérébraux, un système de classification et traduction de ces signaux dans un ordinateur, un système de commande mécanique d’un élément de l’environnement (un clavier sur écran, un fauteuil roulant, une prothèse, etc.), et une boucle finale d’apprentissage par rétroaction, permettant à l’utilisateur de progresser dans la maîtrise de l’ICM et à l’ICM d’affiner l’interprétation des activités cérébrales du patient (biofeedback). Les signaux proviennent de l’activité électrique des neurones. 4, record 2, French, - interface%20cerveau%2Dmachine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Craft Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Batelle Memorial Institute
1, record 3, English, Batelle%20Memorial%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BMI 1, record 3, English, BMI
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Battelle Memorial Institute, which began operations in 1929, was established in Columbus, Ohio, by Gordon Battelle and serves as a memorial to his family - leaders in America's early steel industry. 1, record 3, English, - Batelle%20Memorial%20Institute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Industrie artisanale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Batelle Memorial Institute
1, record 3, French, Batelle%20Memorial%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BMI 1, record 3, French, BMI
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Institut Batelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Book Manufacturers Institute
1, record 4, English, Book%20Manufacturers%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BMI 1, record 4, English, BMI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Employing Bookbinders of America 1, record 4, English, Employing%20Bookbinders%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Book Manufacturers Institute
1, record 4, French, Book%20Manufacturers%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BMI 1, record 4, French, BMI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Employing Bookbinders of America 1, record 4, French, Employing%20Bookbinders%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Literature
- Music
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Broadcast Music Incorporated 1, record 5, English, Broadcast%20Music%20Incorporated
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Littérature
- Musique
- Édition et librairie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Broadcast Music Incorporated 1, record 5, French, Broadcast%20Music%20Incorporated
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications. 1, record 5, French, - Broadcast%20Music%20Incorporated
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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