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OPTOMETRISTE [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- doctor of optometry
1, record 1, English, doctor%20of%20optometry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OD 1, record 1, English, OD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- optometrist 1, record 1, English, optometrist
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- docteur en optométrie
1, record 1, French, docteur%20en%20optom%C3%A9trie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- O.D. 1, record 1, French, O%2ED%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- docteure en optométrie 1, record 1, French, docteure%20en%20optom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
- O.D. 1, record 1, French, O%2ED%2E
correct, feminine noun
- O.D. 1, record 1, French, O%2ED%2E
- optométriste 1, record 1, French, optom%C3%A9triste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- optometrist
1, record 2, English, optometrist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- doctor of optometry 1, record 2, English, doctor%20of%20optometry
correct
- OD 2, record 2, English, OD
correct
- OD 2, record 2, English, OD
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An eye doctor who] provides comprehensive eye examinations that determine both quality of vision and the overall health of your eyes. 3, record 2, English, - optometrist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An optometrist] is the primary care provider offering a convenient one-stop destination for all things eye health related, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, health information and eyewear products. 3, record 2, English, - optometrist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- optométriste
1, record 2, French, optom%C3%A9triste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réfractionniste 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9fractionniste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de la correction des troubles de la réflexion oculaire [...] 2, record 2, French, - optom%C3%A9triste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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