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DELIVERY HEAD [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Simpson forceps
1, record 1, English, Simpson%20forceps
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Simpson's forceps 2, record 1, English, Simpson%27s%20forceps
correct
- Simpson obstetrical forceps 3, record 1, English, Simpson%20obstetrical%20forceps
correct
- Simpson's obstetrical forceps 4, record 1, English, Simpson%27s%20obstetrical%20forceps
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Simpson’s Obstetrical Forceps ... Developed in 1848 by Dr. James Simpson of Edinburgh, these forceps were a combination of features from earlier models. He retained the finger rests and deep finger depressions in the handle and connected the forceps with a notched joint. 4, record 1, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
James Young Simpson (1842) adapted the design of forceps to include a prominent pelvic curve with parallel shanks and an articulating lock. The space created with the divergence of the shanks allows for finger positioning and control of the molded head of the fetus. They have an elongated and flattened cephalic curve, which provides minimal trauma in traction, and are best suited to deliveries witout need of major rotation. 4, record 1, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The credit for the invention of the precursor of the modern forceps to be used on live infants goes to Peter Chamberlen of England(circa 1600). Modifications have led to more than 700 different types and shapes of forceps. In 1745, William Smellie described the accurate application to the occiput, rather than the previously performed pelvic application, regardless of the position of the head. In 1845, Sir James Simpson developed a forceps that was designed to appropriately fit both cephalic curvatures and pelvic curvatures. In 1920, Joseph DeLee further modified that instrument and advocated the prophylactic forceps delivery. In an era in which many women labored and delivered under heavy sedation, forceps deliveries became common.... When forceps deliveries are performed, Simpson forceps... is the instrument most commonly used for outlet-and low-forceps deliveries. 1, record 1, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Elliot forceps are used for the unmolded head while Simpsons forceps are used for the molded head. Specialized forceps include rotational forceps such as Kielland, Barton, and Piper forceps (for the after-coming head of a breech). 5, record 1, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Simpson’s forceps", often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written forms "Simpson’s forceps" and "Simpson’s obstetrical forceps" are also found. 6, record 1, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- forceps de Simpson
1, record 1, French, forceps%20de%20Simpson
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- forceps Simpson 2, record 1, French, forceps%20Simpson
correct, masculine noun
- forceps anglais 3, record 1, French, forceps%20anglais
avoid, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forceps utilisé en obstétrique afin de réduire la pression exercée sur la tête fœtale. 4, record 1, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les forceps anglais (Smellie, Davis, Simpson, Barnes) ont une articulation par emboîtement : la branche gauche présente une sorte d'encoche, des fourche, dans laquelle est reçue la partie articulaire de la branche droite. 3, record 1, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «forceps Simpson» et non plus de «forceps de Simpson». 2, record 1, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cranioclast
1, record 2, English, cranioclast
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cranioclasm. The crushing of a child's head, as with the cranioclast or craniotomy forceps in cases of very difficult delivery. 1, record 2, English, - cranioclast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cranioclaste
1, record 2, French, cranioclaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cranioclasie. Extraction d'un fœtus après broiement de sa tête à l'aide d'un cranioclaste. 1, record 2, French, - cranioclaste
Record 2, Key term(s)
- céphalotribe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic seal 1, record 3, English, pneumatic%20seal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An adjustable sealing plate on the head provides a pneumatic seal to a container during a filling process and the plate may be moved relative to the delivery port to alter the volume of product introduced into the container. 1, record 3, English, - pneumatic%20seal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joint d'étanchéité pneumatique
1, record 3, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pneumatique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une plaque d'étanchéité ajustable sur la tête forme un joint d'étanchéité pneumatique pour un conteneur pendant le procédé de remplissage, et la plaque peut être déplacée par rapport à l'orifice de refoulement pour modifier le volume de produits introduit dans le conteneur. 1, record 3, French, - joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pneumatique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- joint pneumatique d'étanchéité
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Heating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- circulating pump
1, record 4, English, circulating%20pump
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Circulating pump. The hot water is circulated from the boiler through the pipes and back to the boiler by a pump. The pump provides fast distribution of hot water through the system, thus delivering heat as quickly as possible. The circulating pump size is based on the delivery of water required, in gpm, and the amount of friction head allowed. Circulating pumps are not used on gravity systems. 2, record 4, English, - circulating%20pump
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... hot water systems now use a circulating pump. This pump increases the water flow, carries more heat per unit of time to the room heat transfer units, and permits smaller furnaces. 3, record 4, English, - circulating%20pump
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pompes centrifuges
- Chauffage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pompe de circulation
1, record 4, French, pompe%20de%20circulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec un système fermé, [...] Par l'utilisation d'une pompe de circulation, on peut obtenir une pression plus grande que dans un système par gravité et un mouvement plus rapide de l'eau chaude. Ceci permet une perte de chaleur moindre à travers les radiateurs et les tuyaux de transmission, de sorte que la quantité de chaleur émise en B.T.U. s'en trouve augmentée. 2, record 4, French, - pompe%20de%20circulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les pompes de circulation peuvent être construites de deux façons: il y a d'abord les pompes à hélice (propeller); en second lieu, on trouve des pompes centrifuges. Toutes sont agencées de manière que la circulation puisse aussi se faire à travers la pompe lorsqu'elle arrête de fonctionner. 2, record 4, French, - pompe%20de%20circulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bombas centrífugas
- Calefacción
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bomba de circulación
1, record 4, Spanish, bomba%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vacuum extractor
1, record 5, English, vacuum%20extractor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ventouse 1, record 5, English, ventouse
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device to assist delivery consisting of a suction cup that is attached to the head of the fetus : traction is then applied slowly. 1, record 5, English, - vacuum%20extractor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Introduced in 1954, it has been widely used but has not been accepted as a substitute for obstetric forceps. 1, record 5, English, - vacuum%20extractor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ventouse obstétricale
1, record 5, French, ventouse%20obst%C3%A9tricale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'idée d'utiliser la force que représente le vide n'est pas nouvelle. [...] L'origine de l'utilisation de la ventouse obstétricale semble devoir être attribuée à Yonge de Plymouth (Angleterre) qui en 1705 décrivit un instrument en verre qu'il baptisa "vacuum". Depuis de nombreux instruments furent proposés. En 1954, Maltröm de Gothembourg (Suède) mit au point et utilisa le " vacuum extractor " dont le succès déborda bientôt son pays d'origine. 1, record 5, French, - ventouse%20obst%C3%A9tricale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vacuoextractor
1, record 5, Spanish, vacuoextractor
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- extractor al vacío 2, record 5, Spanish, extractor%20al%20vac%C3%ADo
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato obstétrico que por medio del vacío, prende, orienta y extrae la cabeza fetal; actualmente sustituye ventajosamente al fórceps bajo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - vacuoextractor
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Pumps
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- manometric delivery head
1, record 6, English, manometric%20delivery%20head
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- total head 1, record 6, English, total%20head
correct
- rated net head 1, record 6, English, rated%20net%20head
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The geodetic delivery head plus the additional head that is equivalent to the energy required to overcome friction(friction head) and the energy represented by the velocity of discharge(velocity head) in a pumped storage system. 1, record 6, English, - manometric%20delivery%20head
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Pompes
- Centrales hydro-électriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hauteur manométrique
1, record 6, French, hauteur%20manom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- hauteur de refoulement 2, record 6, French, hauteur%20de%20refoulement
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur géodésique augmentée de la hauteur équivalente aux pertes. 3, record 6, French, - hauteur%20manom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le profil de la ligne d'eau tout au long des ouvrages [de pompage des eaux usées] devra être établi avec [...] soin pour mettre en place des pompes dont la hauteur manométrique est celle nécessaire. 4, record 6, French, - hauteur%20manom%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hauteur manométrique d'une pompe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Bombas
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura manométrica
1, record 6, Spanish, altura%20manom%C3%A9trica
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Altura manométrica de una bomba. Es la altura geodésica más la altura equivalente a las pérdidas de carga. 1, record 6, Spanish, - altura%20manom%C3%A9trica
Record 6, Key term(s)
- altura manométrica de una bomba
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Obstetric Surgery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- midforceps delivery
1, record 7, English, midforceps%20delivery
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- mid forceps 2, record 7, English, mid%20forceps
correct
- mid-plane forceps 2, record 7, English, mid%2Dplane%20forceps
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the application of forceps when the fetal head is engaged, but the conditions for outlet(low) forceps delivery have not been met. 3, record 7, English, - midforceps%20delivery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie obstétrique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- extraction par application de forceps à la partie moyenne
1, record 7, French, extraction%20par%20application%20de%20forceps%20%C3%A0%20la%20partie%20moyenne
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-04-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- provisional recognition
1, record 8, English, provisional%20recognition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- provisional admission 1, record 8, English, provisional%20admission
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is now generally accepted that pending delivery of the exequatur, the head of a consular post may be admitted by the receiving state on a provisional basis to the exercise of his functions.... As formalities connected with the issue of an exequatur may take some time and consular functions may have to be performed immediately, especially in places where the local conditions are disturbed, provisional recognition serves a very useful purpose. 1, record 8, English, - provisional%20recognition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Article 13 of the Vienna Convention 1963 [on Consular Relations] provides for provisional admission of consuls pending delivery of the exequatur. 1, record 8, English, - provisional%20recognition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- admission provisoire
1, record 8, French, admission%20provisoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chef de poste consulaire qui n'a pas encore reçu son exequatur peut être autorisé provisoirement à l'exercice de ses fonctions jusqu'à ce que l'exequatur lui soit délivré. Dans la pratique internationale, l'admission provisoire est généralement reconnue. Elle fournit une solution très pratique au consul. Souvent, l'exequatur est délivré par l'État de résidence avec un certain retard, pour des raisons d'ordre technique ou politique. 1, record 8, French, - admission%20provisoire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Obstetric Surgery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high forceps delivery
1, record 9, English, high%20forceps%20delivery
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forceps delivery in which the forceps is applied to the head before engagement has taken place. 1, record 9, English, - high%20forceps%20delivery
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie obstétrique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- extraction par application de forceps à la partie haute
1, record 9, French, extraction%20par%20application%20de%20forceps%20%C3%A0%20la%20partie%20haute
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forceps à la partie haute. 2, record 9, French, - extraction%20par%20application%20de%20forceps%20%C3%A0%20la%20partie%20haute
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-08-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- honest broker
1, record 10, English, honest%20broker
jargon
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ultimate role defined for the audit committee in this scenario is one of "honest broker", weighing program delivery and control considerations against each other and providing advice to the deputy head which strikes a proper balance between the two. 1, record 10, English, - honest%20broker
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- intermédiaire impartial
1, record 10, French, interm%C3%A9diaire%20impartial
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-03-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- stand-by feed unit
1, record 11, English, stand%2Dby%20feed%20unit
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If blowers are used, air flow can be varied in a number of ways : starting or stopping a stand-by feed unit, introduction or elimination of successive head losses on the delivery side of centrifugal blowers, continuous variation of blower feed guide vanes. 1, record 11, English, - stand%2Dby%20feed%20unit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- unité d'appoint
1, record 11, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27appoint
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas de soufflantes la variation du débit d'air peut être réalisée de différentes manières: mise en service ou arrêt d'une unité d'appoint, insertion ou élimination de pertes de charge successives sur le refoulement de soufflantes centrifuges, variation continue des aubages directionnels d'alimentation de soufflantes centrifuges. 1, record 11, French, - unit%C3%A9%20d%27appoint
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-03-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- feed guide vane
1, record 12, English, feed%20guide%20vane
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If blowers are used, air flow can be varied in a number of ways : starting or stopping a stand-by feed unit, introduction or elimination of successive head losses on the delivery side of centrifugal blowers, continuous variation of blower feed guide vanes. 1, record 12, English, - feed%20guide%20vane
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- aubage directionnel d'alimentation
1, record 12, French, aubage%20directionnel%20d%27alimentation
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas de soufflantes la variation du débit d'air peut être réalisée de différentes manières : mise en service ou arrêt d'une unité d'appoint, insertion ou élimination de pertes de charge successives sur le refoulement de soufflantes centrifuges, variation continue des aubages directionnels d'alimentation de soufflantes centrifuges. 1, record 12, French, - aubage%20directionnel%20d%27alimentation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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