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FUNCTIONAL FACE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- person without a disability
1, record 1, English, person%20without%20a%20disability
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- non-disabled person 1, record 1, English, non%2Ddisabled%20person
correct
- non-handicapped person 1, record 1, English, non%2Dhandicapped%20person
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person without a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders their full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. 1, record 1, English, - person%20without%20a%20disability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-handicapped person: The adjective "non-handicapped" in the term "non-handicapped person" is considered to be outdated and can be considered offensive. 1, record 1, English, - person%20without%20a%20disability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
person without a disability: The plural form of "disability" is used in expressions such as "persons without disabilities" or "people without disabilities." 1, record 1, English, - person%20without%20a%20disability
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nondisabled person
- non disabled person
- nonhandicapped person
- non handicapped person
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences humaines
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- personne non handicapée
1, record 1, French, personne%20non%20handicap%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- personne sans handicap 1, record 1, French, personne%20sans%20handicap
correct, feminine noun
- personne sans incapacité 1, record 1, French, personne%20sans%20incapacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- personne n'ayant pas d'incapacité 1, record 1, French, personne%20n%27ayant%20pas%20d%27incapacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- non-handicapé 1, record 1, French, non%2Dhandicap%C3%A9
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- non-handicapée 1, record 1, French, non%2Dhandicap%C3%A9e
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne n'ayant pas de déficience physique, mentale, intellectuelle, cognitive ou sensorielle, de trouble d'apprentissage ou de la communication, ou de limitation fonctionnelle, de nature permanente, temporaire ou épisodique, manifeste ou non, qui nuit à sa participation pleine et égale dans la société lorsqu'elle est confrontée à un obstacle. 1, record 1, French, - personne%20non%20handicap%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «non-handicapé» et «non-handicapée» peuvent être jugés offensants. 1, record 1, French, - personne%20non%20handicap%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- person with a disability
1, record 2, English, person%20with%20a%20disability
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- disabled person 2, record 2, English, disabled%20person
correct
- handicapped person 3, record 2, English, handicapped%20person
avoid, see observation, obsolete
- differently-abled person 4, record 2, English, differently%2Dabled%20person
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person with a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders their full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. 5, record 2, English, - person%20with%20a%20disability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handicapped person: The use of the adjective "handicapped" in the term "handicapped person" is considered to be outdated and can be considered offensive. 5, record 2, English, - person%20with%20a%20disability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
differently-abled person: The use of the adjective "differently-abled" in the term "differently-abled person" is euphemistic and can be considered patronizing or offensive. 6, record 2, English, - person%20with%20a%20disability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
person with a disability: The plural form of "disability" is used in expressions such as "persons with disabilities" or "people with disabilities" to highlight the variety of disabilities present within a group. 5, record 2, English, - person%20with%20a%20disability
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- personne en situation de handicap
1, record 2, French, personne%20en%20situation%20de%20handicap
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- personne vivant avec un handicap 1, record 2, French, personne%20vivant%20avec%20un%20handicap
correct, feminine noun
- personne handicapée 1, record 2, French, personne%20handicap%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- personne ayant une incapacité 1, record 2, French, personne%20ayant%20une%20incapacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- handicapé 2, record 2, French, handicap%C3%A9
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- handicapée 2, record 2, French, handicap%C3%A9e
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ayant une déficience physique, mentale, intellectuelle, cognitive ou sensorielle, un trouble d'apprentissage ou de la communication, ou une limitation fonctionnelle, de nature permanente, temporaire ou épisodique, manifeste ou non, qui nuit à sa participation pleine et égale dans la société lorsqu'elle est confrontée à un obstacle. 2, record 2, French, - personne%20en%20situation%20de%20handicap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
personne en situation de handicap; personne vivant avec un handicap; personne handicapée; personne ayant une incapacité : Selon le contexte, un [de ces termes] pourrait mieux convenir. Par exemple, le terme «personne en situation de handicap» met l'accent sur la situation dans laquelle une personne se trouve et pourrait mieux convenir dans un contexte informel. Les termes «personne handicapée» et «personne ayant une incapacité» soulignent quant à eux la présence d'une déficience ou d'un trouble chez une personne et pourraient mieux convenir dans un contexte médical ou juridique. 2, record 2, French, - personne%20en%20situation%20de%20handicap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
handicapé; handicapée : Les termes «handicapé» ou «handicapée» employés comme noms peuvent être jugés offensants. 2, record 2, French, - personne%20en%20situation%20de%20handicap
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona con discapacidad
1, record 2, Spanish, persona%20con%20discapacidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- discapacitado 1, record 2, Spanish, discapacitado
see observation, masculine noun
- minusválido 2, record 2, Spanish, minusv%C3%A1lido
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] persona con [...] deficiencias físicas, mentales, intelectuales o sensoriales a largo plazo que, al interactuar con diversas barreras, puedan impedir su participación plena y efectiva en la sociedad, en igualdad de condiciones con las demás. 2, record 2, Spanish, - persona%20con%20discapacidad
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
persona con discapacidad; discapacitado; minusválido: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que se prefiere en general la fórmula "persona con discapacidad" al uso del sustantivo "discapacitado", que, si bien no es reprochable desde el punto de vista lingüístico, supone aludir a la persona por una sola de sus características, en este caso la discapacidad. Tampoco se recomienda la voz "minusválido", utilizada durante mucho tiempo y aún presente en documentos y trámites diversos. […] se desaconseja su uso en los medios de comunicación, ya que en la actualidad se interpreta, en especial por los colectivos citados, como peyorativa. Asimismo se desaconsejan palabras o expresiones con matiz claramente despectivo (como "anormal", "subnormal", "deficiente", "incapaz", "inválido", "impedido", "disminuido"), así como las que denotan sufrimiento ("como sufre", "padece" o "arrastra una discapacidad"). 2, record 2, Spanish, - persona%20con%20discapacidad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- disability
1, record 3, English, disability
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- handicap 2, record 3, English, handicap
avoid, see observation, noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. 2, record 3, English, - disability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handicap: Although the term "handicap" has long been used to refer to this concept in North America and other English-speaking regions, "disability" is now preferred. Used as a noun, "handicap" is considered to be outdated and can be considered offensive. 2, record 3, English, - disability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- handicap
1, record 3, French, handicap
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- incapacité 2, record 3, French, incapacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déficience physique, mentale, intellectuelle, cognitive ou sensorielle, trouble d'apprentissage ou de la communication, ou limitation fonctionnelle, de nature permanente, temporaire ou épisodique, manifeste ou non, qui nuit à la participation pleine et égale d'une personne dans la société lorsqu'elle est confrontée à un obstacle. 3, record 3, French, - handicap
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- discapacidad
1, record 3, Spanish, discapacidad
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Resultado] de la interacción entre las personas con deficiencias y las barreras debidas a la actitud y al entorno que evitan su participación plena y efectiva en la sociedad, en igualdad de condiciones con las demás. 2, record 3, Spanish, - discapacidad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
discapacidad: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que se prefiere en general la fórmula "persona con discapacidad" al uso del sustantivo "discapacitado", que [...] supone aludir a la persona por una sola de sus características, en este caso la "discapacidad". [...] Asimismo se desaconsejan palabras o expresiones con matiz claramente despectivo (como "anormal", "subnormal", "deficiente", "incapaz", "inválido", "impedido", "disminuido"), así como las que denotan sufrimiento (como "sufre", "padece" o "arrastra una discapacidad"). 3, record 3, Spanish, - discapacidad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No confundir "discapacidad" con "incapacidad". La "discapacidad" se refiere a algún tipo de limitación física, intelectual o sensorial mientras que la "incapacidad" está relacionada a la capacidad de una persona para desarrollar un determinado trabajo o actividad. 4, record 3, Spanish, - discapacidad
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Human Resources Management Modernization Branch
1, record 4, English, Human%20Resources%20Management%20Modernization%20Branch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HRMM Branch 1, record 4, English, HRMM%20Branch
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Human Resources Management Modernization Branch(HRMM) was established in April 2004, as an organization within the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada(PSHRMAC), the new central agency whose core business, purpose and focus is to improve the management of people, and of leadership, in the public service of Canada. In this context the HRMM branch plays a critical role within the Agency and across government for managing the transition to a reformed HR system, and its associated performance measurement regime. The HRMM branch is accountable for providing leadership and oversight over a broad range of functional areas, with primary responsibility for the implementation of the Public Service Modernization Act(PSMA), leading the ongoing Classification reform process, aligning Employment policies and developing the HR dimension of the CASS initiative. In summary, the HRMM branch and its Executive team provide the visible face of HR reform to key stakeholders and the HR community across government. 1, record 4, English, - Human%20Resources%20Management%20Modernization%20Branch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la modernisation de la gestion des ressources humaines
1, record 4, French, Direction%20de%20la%20modernisation%20de%20la%20gestion%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Direction de la MGRH 1, record 4, French, Direction%20de%20la%20MGRH
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Direction de la modernisation de la gestion des ressources humaines (MGRH) a été mise sur pied en avril 2004 à titre d'organisation faisant partie de l'Agence de la gestion des ressources humaines de la fonction publique du Canada (AGRHFPC), le nouvel organisme central dont les activités principales, la raison d'être et l'intérêt premier consistent à améliorer la gestion des personnes et du leadership au sein de la fonction publique du Canada. Dans ce contexte, la Direction de la MGRH joue un rôle crucial au sein de l'Agence et dans l'ensemble du gouvernement en ce qui concerne la gestion de la transition qui doit donner lieu à une refonte du système de RH et de son régime de mesure du rendement connexe. La Direction de la MGRH a le mandat de jouer un rôle de chef de file et de supervision au sein d'une grande diversité de secteurs fonctionnels, et sa responsabilité première consiste à assurer la mise en œuvre de la Loi sur la modernisation de la fonction publique (LMFP), à diriger le processus de réforme de la classification en cours, aligner les politiques sur l'emploi, et élaborer le volet RH de l'initiative des SMAP. En résumé, la Direction de la MGRH et son équipe de direction sont la personnification de la réforme des RH auprès des principaux intervenants et de la collectivité des RH dans l'ensemble du gouvernement. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20modernisation%20de%20la%20gestion%20des%20ressources%20humaines
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- functional diarrhea
1, record 5, English, functional%20diarrhea
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Persistent) or recurrent diarrhea in the face of a negative workup raises the possibility that the diarrhea is "functional" or "psychogenic" in origin, even though initially this may have seemed unlikely. If(certain) criteria are met, it is reasonable to make a diagnosis of irritable colon syndrome... 1, record 5, English, - functional%20diarrhea
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- diarrhée fonctionnelle
1, record 5, French, diarrh%C3%A9e%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diarrhée symptomatique du côlon irritable. 1, record 5, French, - diarrh%C3%A9e%20fonctionnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aerospace Medicine
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- swelling of the face
1, record 6, English, swelling%20of%20the%20face
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- moon face 2, record 6, English, moon%20face
correct
- facial swelling 3, record 6, English, facial%20swelling
correct
- puffy face 3, record 6, English, puffy%20face
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another study that could help astronauts is the work of [a specialist from] Pennsylvania State University. [This specialist] is using a cell culture model to find the cause of and countermeasures for "Moon face," a shift of fluids to the upper body, creating a rounder, fuller face. 2, record 6, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Space travelers experience many other changes in their bodies. One of the first and most noticeable is shrinking of the legs and swelling of the face, as fluids--freed from gravity’s pull--redistribute more evenly throughout the body tissues. 1, record 6, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Astronauts must perform mission-critical tasks at a high level of functional capability. The ability to unobtrusively detect levels of psychological distress will be necessary on long missions.... As the system is being calibrated, the investigators are taking into account facial differences, such as the facial swelling, or puffy face, that is common in the weightless environment, gender, age, and ethnicity. 3, record 6, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Médecine aérospatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- œdème de la face
1, record 6, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- œdème du visage 2, record 6, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20du%20visage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apesanteur est un des facteurs essentiels de l'environnement spatial. Les vols spatiaux entraînent ainsi des modifications physiologiques et le système cardiovasculaire est un des plus concernés. Le passage en microgravité, du fait de la suppression du gradient de pression hydrostatique (disparition de la composante gravitationnelle de la pression hydrostatique), aboutit à une redistribution de la masse sanguine et des liquides extra-cellulaires à prédominance thoraco-céphalique. La redistribution liquidienne se traduit par des signes cliniques objectifs (œème de la face et des paupières, turgescence des veines superficielles du cou et de l'extrémité céphalique, injection vasculaire sclérale et gingivale, aspect caractéristique des membres inférieurs en «jambes de poulet») et subjectifs (céphalées, impression de rhume permanent, diminution des sensations gustatives) qui s'observent surtout les premiers jours de vol. 1, record 6, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En passant de la gravité terrestre à l’apesanteur, le corps des astronautes est soumis à de nouveaux paramètres physiques qui provoquent quelques désagréments (yeux boursouflés, œdème du visage, membres inférieurs amincis). L’organisme tend à compenser ces effets en modifiant certains paramètres, comme le débit cardiaque et le volume de sang circulant. 2, record 6, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Electrical Engineering
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cadmium sulfide cell
1, record 7, English, cadmium%20sulfide%20cell
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cadmium suplphide cell 2, record 7, English, cadmium%20suplphide%20cell
correct
- CdS cell 3, record 7, English, CdS%20cell
correct
- cad cell 4, record 7, English, cad%20cell
correct
- cadmium sulfide flame detection cell 5, record 7, English, cadmium%20sulfide%20flame%20detection%20cell
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A photoconductive device that responds to the visible light emitted by an oil flame. In the presence of visible light, the electrical resistance of the cadmium sulfide (CdS) becomes very low and the cell conducts current. 4, record 7, English, - cadmium%20sulfide%20cell
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most modern type of primary control is called the cadmium cell control. The cadmium sulfide flame detection cell is located in a position where it directly views the flame. If... functional problems should occur the electrical resistance across the face of the cell would increase, causing the primary control to shut the burner off in 70 sec or less. 5, record 7, English, - cadmium%20sulfide%20cell
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cad cell is used in flame detectors for oil burner systems. 4, record 7, English, - cadmium%20sulfide%20cell
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Électrotechnique
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cellule au sulfure de cadmium
1, record 7, French, cellule%20au%20sulfure%20de%20cadmium
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cellule CdS 2, record 7, French, cellule%20CdS
correct, feminine noun
- cellule au CdS 2, record 7, French, cellule%20au%20CdS
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cellule photo-résistante. Se présente sous la forme d'une ampoule comportant une résistance qui varie en fonction de l'intensité lumineuse de la flamme (semi-conducteur, sulfure de plomb, de cadmium ou de sélénium). 3, record 7, French, - cellule%20au%20sulfure%20de%20cadmium
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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