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GCS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Obstetric Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gentle caesarean section
1, record 1, English, gentle%20caesarean%20section
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GCS 2, record 1, English, GCS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gentle caesarean 3, record 1, English, gentle%20caesarean
correct
- gentle C-section 4, record 1, English, gentle%20C%2Dsection
correct
- family-centered caesarean section 5, record 1, English, family%2Dcentered%20caesarean%20section
correct
- FCS 5, record 1, English, FCS
correct
- FCS 5, record 1, English, FCS
- family-centered caesarean 6, record 1, English, family%2Dcentered%20caesarean
correct
- family-centered C-section 7, record 1, English, family%2Dcentered%20C%2Dsection
correct
- natural caesarean section 8, record 1, English, natural%20caesarean%20section
correct
- NCS 8, record 1, English, NCS
correct
- NCS 8, record 1, English, NCS
- natural caesarean 9, record 1, English, natural%20caesarean
correct
- natural C-section 10, record 1, English, natural%20C%2Dsection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The GCS aims to optimise several aspects of a conventional C-section, to mimic a vaginal delivery. This is with a view to improving the mother's experience and decreasing morbidity for both mother and child. 2, record 1, English, - gentle%20caesarean%20section
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
With FCS mothers can see the delivery of their baby, followed by direct skin-to-skin contact. 5, record 1, English, - gentle%20caesarean%20section
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gentle cesarean section
- gentle cesarean
- family-centered cesarean section
- family-centered cesarean
- natural cesarean section
- natural cesarean
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie obstétrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- césarienne participative
1, record 1, French, c%C3%A9sarienne%20participative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- césarienne naturelle 2, record 1, French, c%C3%A9sarienne%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
- césarienne douce 3, record 1, French, c%C3%A9sarienne%20douce
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En créant une atmosphère plus intime, la césarienne participative permet d'impliquer davantage les parents. La maman peut par exemple se rendre en marchant en salle d'opération, accompagnée du co-parent (dans le cas d'une césarienne classique, elle arrive seule, couchée sur un lit, et le co-parent ne la rejoint qu'après l'anesthésie). Les parents peuvent choisir une musique et la lumière peut être tamisée. La position du champ opératoire, c'est-à-dire du tissu stérile délimitant la zone de l'intervention chirurgicale, est adaptée afin de permettre à la maman de voir l'arrivée du bébé. 4, record 1, French, - c%C3%A9sarienne%20participative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Management Operations
- Informatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Government of Canada's Digital Ambition
1, record 2, English, Government%20of%20Canada%27s%20Digital%20Ambition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- GC's Digital Ambition 1, record 2, English, GC%27s%20Digital%20Ambition
correct
- Digital Ambition 1, record 2, English, Digital%20Ambition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer of Canada, ... the GC’s Digital Ambition provides a clear, long-term strategic vision for the Government of Canada to advance digital service delivery, cyber security, talent recruitment, and privacy. 1, record 2, English, - Government%20of%20Canada%27s%20Digital%20Ambition
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada's Digital Ambition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Informatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ambition numérique du gouvernement du Canada
1, record 2, French, Ambition%20num%C3%A9rique%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Ambition numérique du GC 1, record 2, French, Ambition%20num%C3%A9rique%20du%20GC
correct, feminine noun
- Ambition numérique 1, record 2, French, Ambition%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous la direction de la dirigeante principale de l'information du Canada, [...] l'Ambition numérique du GC offre une vision claire à long terme pour faire progresser la prestation de services numériques, la cybersécurité, le recrutement de talents et la protection de la vie privée. 1, record 2, French, - Ambition%20num%C3%A9rique%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Ambition numérique du Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ground control station
1, record 3, English, ground%20control%20station
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GCS 2, record 3, English, GCS
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerial images have been transmitted to the ground control station from the [uncrewed aerial vehicle] through ... transmitters. 3, record 3, English, - ground%20control%20station
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ground control station; GCS : designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - ground%20control%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poste de contrôle au sol
1, record 3, French, poste%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PCS 2, record 3, French, PCS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipage du PCS a décidé d'effectuer un rétablissement d'urgence de l'aéronef à environ 40 pieds au-dessus du sol. 3, record 3, French, - poste%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste de contrôle au sol; PCS : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - poste%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-08-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- General Campaign Star
1, record 4, English, General%20Campaign%20Star
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GCS 1, record 4, English, GCS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The General Campaign Star(GCS) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces and members of allied forces working with the Canadian Forces who deploy into a defined theatre of operations to take part in operations in the presence of an armed enemy. 2, record 4, English, - General%20Campaign%20Star
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
General Campaign Star; GCS : designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - General%20Campaign%20Star
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Étoile de campagne générale
1, record 4, French, %C3%89toile%20de%20campagne%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ÉCG 1, record 4, French, %C3%89CG
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Étoile de campagne générale (ÉCG) est décernée aux membres des Forces canadiennes et aux membres de forces alliées travaillant avec les Forces canadiennes qui se déploient dans un théâtre d'opérations défini pour prendre part à des opérations en présence d'un ennemi armé. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%89toile%20de%20campagne%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Étoile de campagne générale; ÉCG : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%89toile%20de%20campagne%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Investment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gross capital stock 1, record 5, English, gross%20capital%20stock
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- investment stock 1, record 5, English, investment%20stock
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gross capital stock; GCS; investment stock : terms and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 5, English, - gross%20capital%20stock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Investissements et placements
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stock brut de capital
1, record 5, French, stock%20brut%20de%20capital
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stock brut de capital : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 5, French, - stock%20brut%20de%20capital
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Inventory and Material Management
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Client Technical Administrator
1, record 6, English, Client%20Technical%20Administrator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CTA 1, record 6, English, CTA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A Shared Services Canada(SSC) employee] that [is] authorized to order cellular devices and services on behalf of partner organizations using the GCS [Government Cellular Services] series of contracts. 1, record 6, English, - Client%20Technical%20Administrator
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CTA is the primary national interface with the service providers, the SSC Technical Authority, and the SSC Contracting Authority. 1, record 6, English, - Client%20Technical%20Administrator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- administrateur technique de la clientèle
1, record 6, French, administrateur%20technique%20de%20la%20client%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ATC 1, record 6, French, ATC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- administratrice technique de la clientèle 1, record 6, French, administratrice%20technique%20de%20la%20client%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun
- ATC 1, record 6, French, ATC
correct, feminine noun
- ATC 1, record 6, French, ATC
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Employé de [Services partagés Canada (SPC)] autorisé à commander des appareils ou des services cellulaires pour le compte des ministères et organismes partenaires au moyen des contrats de Services cellulaires gouvernementaux (SCG). 1, record 6, French, - administrateur%20technique%20de%20la%20client%C3%A8le
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'administrateur technique de la clientèle est le principal point de contact, à l'échelle nationale, avec les fournisseurs de services, le responsable technique de SPC et l'autorité contractante de SPC. 1, record 6, French, - administrateur%20technique%20de%20la%20client%C3%A8le
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-05-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Global Commerce Strategy
1, record 7, English, Global%20Commerce%20Strategy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- GCS 1, record 7, English, GCS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Global Commerce Strategy(GCS) is the Government of Canada's plan for helping Canadian companies meet the demands of an increasingly complex and competitive global economy, and build even greater prosperity for the future. The GCS is part of Advantage Canada, the Government's national strategy for building fiscal, tax, education, infrastructure and entrepreneurial advantages at home. In Budget 2007, the GCS is founded on the notion that higher productivity and better access to North American and global markets will strengthen Canada's position as a destination and partner of choice for international business 1, record 7, English, - Global%20Commerce%20Strategy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie commerciale mondiale
1, record 7, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20commerciale%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SCM 1, record 7, French, SCM
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Stratégie commerciale mondiale (SCM) représente le plan élaboré par le gouvernement du Canada pour aider les entreprises canadiennes à répondre aux demandes d'une économie mondiale de plus en plus complexe et concurrentielle et à accroître la prospérité du pays dans l'avenir. La SCM s'inscrit dans le cadre d'Avantage Canada, une stratégie nationale du gouvernement visant à promouvoir les bénéfices retirés par les Canadiens dans les domaines de la fiscalité, des impôts, de l'éducation, de l'infrastructure et de l'entrepreneuriat. Dans le budget de 2007, la SCM est fondée sur la notion qu'une productivité accrue et un meilleur accès aux marchés nord-américains et mondiaux renforceront la position du Canada en tant que destination et partenaire de choix pour les sociétés internationales. 1, record 7, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20commerciale%20mondiale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-03-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aerospace Equipment (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ground control system
1, record 8, English, ground%20control%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GCS 2, record 8, English, GCS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ground control system can control two unmanned aerial vehicles simultaneously. 3, record 8, English, - ground%20control%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ground control system; GCS : term and abbreviation extracted from a list of terms submitted by the Department of National Defence. 3, record 8, English, - ground%20control%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle au sol
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SCS 1, record 8, French, SCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système de contrôle au sol peut contrôler simultanément des véhicules aériens sans pilote. 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Remote Control (Telecommunications)
- Aerospace Equipment (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- internal pilot
1, record 9, English, internal%20pilot
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IP 1, record 9, English, IP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Hunter [an unmanned aerial vehicle] takes off and lands using an external pilot(EP), standing next to the runway in visual contact with the aircraft, and operating a controller that is very similar to ones used by radio-controlled aircraft hobbyists. After takeoff and climb out, control of the aircraft is transferred to an internal pilot(IP), operating from a ground control station(GCS). 1, record 9, English, - internal%20pilot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Commandes à distance (Télécommunications)
- Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pilote à l'intérieur du poste de contrôle au sol
1, record 9, French, pilote%20%C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%20du%20poste%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20au%20sol
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- deep coma
1, record 10, English, deep%20coma
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glasgow Coma Scale. A means of describing the severity of brain impairment. Can the individual respond verbally? Do the eyes open responsively? Is there a response when you speak the person's name, when you ask them to squeeze your hand, if you pinch their arm? Abbreviated GCS. The scale is from 3(the lowest) to 15(the highest). A score of 3 is a deep coma. A score of 15 is a very light coma with a much better prognosis. 1, record 10, English, - deep%20coma
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coma profond
1, record 10, French, coma%20profond
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- coma stade 3 1, record 10, French, coma%20stade%203
masculine noun
- coma carus 1, record 10, French, coma%20carus
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coma stade 3 : c'est le coma profond ou coma carus. Il n'y a plus aucune réaction aux stimuli douloureux. Les troubles oculaires et végétatifs sont apparus, par exemple respiratoires avec encombrement pulmonaire. L'électroencéphalogramme montre des ondes delta diffuses sans réactivité aux stimuli extérieurs. 1, record 10, French, - coma%20profond
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-04-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ambient hydrocarbon monitor
1, record 11, English, ambient%20hydrocarbon%20monitor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gas chromatography(GC). The use of GCs for detecting organics is rapidly becoming a standard technique in air pollution analysis.... GC systems are reliable, expensive and extremely sensitive.... Commercial GC systems are provided by many companies, and systems by Finnegan, Hewlett-Packard and Varian are among the better known. Commercial ambient monitoring GCs are made by Bendix(8200) and Beckman(6800) and are called Ambient Hydrocarbon Monitors. Total organic content of the air with and without methane is measured with GC-FID systems. 1, record 11, English, - ambient%20hydrocarbon%20monitor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- moniteur d'hydrocarbures ambiants
1, record 11, French, moniteur%20d%27hydrocarbures%20ambiants
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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