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EYE DISCOMFORT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eye strain
1, record 1, English, eye%20strain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- eyestrain 2, record 1, English, eyestrain
correct
- eye fatigue 3, record 1, English, eye%20fatigue
correct
- visual fatigue 4, record 1, English, visual%20fatigue
correct
- ocular fatigue 4, record 1, English, ocular%20fatigue
correct
- asthenopia 5, record 1, English, asthenopia
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Discomfort resulting from intense use of the eyes and characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, eye pain and headaches. 4, record 1, English, - eye%20strain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asthenopia: designation recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 6, record 1, English, - eye%20strain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fatigue oculaire
1, record 1, French, fatigue%20oculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fatigue visuelle 2, record 1, French, fatigue%20visuelle
correct, feminine noun
- asthénopie 3, record 1, French, asth%C3%A9nopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malaise associé à un effort visuel soutenu et caractérisé par des symptômes tels que les yeux secs, la vision floue, la douleur oculaire et les maux de tête. 2, record 1, French, - fatigue%20oculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
- Colaboración con la OQLF
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cansancio visual
1, record 1, Spanish, cansancio%20visual
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- astenopia 2, record 1, Spanish, astenopia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fatiga visual acompañada o no de cefalea frontal o periocular, que se produce en situaciones que requieren una fijación prolongada de la vista. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cansancio%20visual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este cansancio visual se puede acompañar de visión doble e incluso de síntomas generales, como las contracturas musculares. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cansancio%20visual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CR gas
1, record 2, English, CR%20gas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CR 2, record 2, English, CR
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... CR... Newer riot control irritant developed in England in 1962 by the British chemists Higginbottom and Suchitzsky. About 5 times more effective than CS [and] much less toxic than CS. CR is not used in its pure form(a yellow powder) but dissolved in a solution of 80 parts of propylene glycol and 20 parts of water to form a 0. 1-percent CR solution. It is used in solution as a riot control agent. Eye pain, discomfort and excessive tearing occur with sometimes painful sensitivity to strong light or temporary blindness. Symptoms can persist for 15 to 30 minutes. Dubbed "fire gas" by the media because of the burning sensation it caused to the skin of rioters when used in Northern Ireland from 1973-1974. Authorized U. S. Army use in 1974. 3, record 2, English, - CR%20gas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
CR gas or dibenzoxazepine ... is an incapacitating agent and a lachrymatory agent. ... CR is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a pepper-like odour. It is slightly soluble in water and does not degrade in it. CR is usually presented as a microparticulate solid, in the form of suspension in a propylene glycol based liquid. Contrary to its common name, it is not actually a gas but is solid at room temperature. 1, record 2, English, - CR%20gas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaz CR
1, record 2, French, gaz%20CR
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- CR 2, record 2, French, CR
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaz lacrymogènes les plus courants sont les irritants oculaires CS, CN, CR et l'irritant respiratoire «piment OC» en aérosol. 2, record 2, French, - gaz%20CR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le gaz CR a été découvert en 1962 au Royaume-Uni, où il est aujourd'hui stocké aux côtés du gaz CS et d'autres agents. Il serait six fois plus irritant que le gaz CS et 30 fois plus que le gaz CN; c'est un puissant irritant cutané. 3, record 2, French, - gaz%20CR
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-11-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Respiratory System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chest discomfort
1, record 3, English, chest%20discomfort
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... ozone can cause a variety of effects in humans, including eye irritation, coughing and chest discomfort, headaches and respiratory illness. 1, record 3, English, - chest%20discomfort
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- malaise pulmonaire
1, record 3, French, malaise%20pulmonaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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