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CRITICAL EYE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
- Lasers and Masers
- Eye Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- endolaser probe
1, record 1, English, endolaser%20probe
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- endolaser 2, record 1, English, endolaser
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Endolaser] is a critical component of vitreoretinal surgery. Endolaser coagulation is a method by which the laser light is brought directly inside the eye through a fiber optic cable connected to the laser delivery console for treatment to the retina. When the surgeons is performing an intraocular surgery and a need for coagulation exists, the laser light is directed toward the desired area through a probe and photocoagulation is performed.... Endolaser probes are available in several forms such as—straight/curved, blunt/tapered, simple/aspirating, and even illuminating. The most commonly used is the straight probe with a blunt or tapered tip. The curved tip helps in accessing the anterior-superior retina or peripheral retina near the surgeon's dominant hand with ease. 3, record 1, English, - endolaser%20probe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
- Masers et lasers
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sonde d'endolaser
1, record 1, French, sonde%20d%27endolaser
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- endolaser 2, record 1, French, endolaser
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les praticiens attendent d'un appareil de vitrectomie qu'il soit polyvalent, en permettant de moduler aisément la vitesse de coupe et l'aspiration, et qu'il associe un endolaser, [...] une pompe à gaz et une pompe à silicone. 2, record 1, French, - sonde%20d%27endolaser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laser : Appareil qui produit un faisceau très fin de lumière monochrome d'une très grande intensité et dont l'énergie est très directive. 3, record 1, French, - sonde%20d%27endolaser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joining Processes (Metals)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- discontinuity
1, record 2, English, discontinuity
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interruption of the typical structure of a weldment, such as a lack of homogeneity in the mechanical, metallurgical, or physical characteristics of the material or weldment. [Definition standardized by the AWS.] 2, record 2, English, - discontinuity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radiation produced by X-ray tubes and by isotopes such as Iridium 192 and Cobalt 60 can look through welds to reveal discontinuities invisible to the human eye. The soundness of critical joints is laid bare on the radiographic film. The radiographer can then interpret the indications on the film and measure any discontinuity against the acceptance criteria of the applicable code. Repairs can be made as necessary. The radiographs are a permanent record of weld quality. 3, record 2, English, - discontinuity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect. 4, record 2, English, - discontinuity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
discontinuity: term standardized by the American Welding Society (AWS) 5, record 2, English, - discontinuity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
discontinuity: term standardized by the CSA International. Material reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 5, record 2, English, - discontinuity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Assemblage des métaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- discontinuité
1, record 2, French, discontinuit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruption de la structure type d'un matériau ou d'un ensemble soudé tel que manque d'homogénité des caractéristiques mécaniques, métallurgiques, physiques ou géométriques. [Définition normalisée par la CSA.] 1, record 2, French, - discontinuit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
discontinuité : terme normalisé par la CSA International. Reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA International. 1, record 2, French, - discontinuit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trademarks (Law)
- Commercial Law
- Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- degree of resemblance
1, record 3, English, degree%20of%20resemblance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In assessing whether two trademarks are confusingly similar, the degree of resemblance in appearance or sound is often a critical factor. Trademarks should be considered as a whole, and not broken down into their parts. As well, the first words in a phrase are given the most weight in distinguishing between trademarks because the human eye reads from left to right. 2, record 3, English, - degree%20of%20resemblance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In determining whether trade-marks or trade-names are confusing, the court or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have regard to all the surrounding circumstances including ... (e) the degree of resemblance between the trade-marks or trade-names in appearance or sound or in the ideas suggested by them. 3, record 3, English, - degree%20of%20resemblance
Record 3, Key term(s)
- resemblance degree
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Marques de commerce (Droit)
- Droit commercial
- Commerce
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- degré de ressemblance
1, record 3, French, degr%C3%A9%20de%20ressemblance
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En décidant si des marques de commerce ou des noms commerciaux créent de la confusion, le tribunal ou le registraire, selon le cas, tient compte de toutes les circonstances de l'espèce, y compris : [...] e) le degré de ressemblance entre les marques de commerce ou les noms commerciaux dans la présentation ou le son, ou dans les idées qu'ils suggèrent. 2, record 3, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20ressemblance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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