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HAVE ADVERSE EFFECT [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Toxicology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydroxychloroquine maculopathy
1, record 1, English, hydroxychloroquine%20maculopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hydroxychloroquine-induced maculopathy 2, record 1, English, hydroxychloroquine%2Dinduced%20maculopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antimalarials have been used in dermatology for the management of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and connective tissue diseases.... One adverse effect of antimalarials, irreversible retinopathy, that is characterized by a "bull' s eye" depigmentation of the retinal pigment epithelium in the central macula. Hydroxychloroquine is generally regarded as safer than chloroquine, with a suggested incidence of chloroquine maculopathy between 1% and 6% and of hydroxychloroquine maculopathy below 1%. 3, record 1, English, - hydroxychloroquine%20maculopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Toxicologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maculopathie à l'hydroxychloroquine
1, record 1, French, maculopathie%20%C3%A0%20l%27hydroxychloroquine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maculopathie induite par l'utilisation d'un médicament employé notamment dans le traitement de la malaria. 2, record 1, French, - maculopathie%20%C3%A0%20l%27hydroxychloroquine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biosafety working group
1, record 2, English, biosafety%20working%20group
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BSWG 2, record 2, English, BSWG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A biosafety working group(BSWG) was established under the CBD [Convention on Biological Diversity] to draft a protocol dealing with the "transfer, handling and use of ’living modified organisms’... derived from biotechnology that may have an adverse effect on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. " 3, record 2, English, - biosafety%20working%20group
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bio-safety working group
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- groupe de travail sur la biosécurité
1, record 2, French, groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20la%20bios%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GTB 2, record 2, French, GTB
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Food Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microbial hazard
1, record 3, English, microbial%20hazard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The presence of] pathogenic or other microorganisms at levels that have the potential to cause an adverse health effect. 2, record 3, English, - microbial%20hazard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- danger microbien
1, record 3, French, danger%20microbien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Présence d']agents pathogènes ou autres microorganismes en concentrations suffisantes pour avoir un effet néfaste sur la santé. 2, record 3, French, - danger%20microbien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Inocuidad Alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- riesgo microbiano
1, record 3, Spanish, riesgo%20microbiano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- peligro microbiano 2, record 3, Spanish, peligro%20microbiano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] guía para reducir los riesgos microbianos en frutas y verduras, en la que [se] incluye una serie de buenas prácticas agrícolas en el cultivo, embalaje y transporte de la mayoría de las frutas y vegetales frescos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - riesgo%20microbiano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- have an adverse effect on
1, record 4, English, have%20an%20adverse%20effect%20on
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Real controversy whether evidence refusal to deal likely to have adverse effect on competition in market(Act, s. 75(1)(e)). 2, record 4, English, - have%20an%20adverse%20effect%20on
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- désavantager
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9savantager
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nuire à 1, record 4, French, nuire%20%C3%A0
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Statistical Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- positive study
1, record 5, English, positive%20study
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A study that has obtained statistically significant results, indicating that the intervention being studied probably has a beneficial effect. 1, record 5, English, - positive%20study
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positive study : This term can generate confusion because it refers both to statistical significance and the direction of effect. Since studies often have many outcome indicators, the criteria defining a “positive” study are not always clear and, in the case of studies on a risk or given adverse effects, for example, positive studies are those that show a harmful effect. 1, record 5, English, - positive%20study
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
positive study: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 5, English, - positive%20study
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Méthodes statistiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étude à résultat positif
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sultat%20positif
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- étude positive 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20positive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude qui a obtenu des résultats significatifs sur le plan statistique, ce qui implique que l’intervention examinée a probablement un effet bénéfique. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sultat%20positif
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étude à résultat positif; étude positive : Ces termes peuvent créer de la confusion, car ils font référence à la fois à la signification statistique et à la direction de l’effet. Les études ayant souvent de nombreux indicateurs de résultats, les critères définissant une étude «positive» ne sont pas toujours clairs et, dans le cas des études sur un risque ou sur des effets indésirables donnés, par exemple, les études positives sont celles qui montrent un effet nocif. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sultat%20positif
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
étude à résultat positif; étude positive : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sultat%20positif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Pollution (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 6, English, spill
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The uncontrolled discharge or emission of a substance into the air, water or soil that can immediately or over time have an adverse effect on the environment and the health of humans and animals. 1, record 6, English, - spill
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "release" and "spill" are often used interchangeably to refer to discharges. However, these terms have a sequential relationship: a release may lead to a spill, but not vice versa. 1, record 6, English, - spill
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spill: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 6, English, - spill
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déversement
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9versement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décharge ou émission non contrôlée d'une substance dans l'air, dans l'eau ou dans le sol qui, immédiatement ou après un certain temps, peut avoir des effets néfastes sur l'environnement et sur la santé des humains et des animaux. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «rejet» et «déversement» sont souvent utilisés de façon interchangeable pour désigner des décharges. Cependant, la relation entre ces termes est séquentielle : un «rejet» peut entraîner un «déversement», mais pas le contraire. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déversement : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-12-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Pollution (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- release
1, record 7, English, release
correct, noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The discharge or emission of a substance in the environment that can immediately or over time have an adverse effect on the environment and the health of humans and animals. 1, record 7, English, - release
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "release" and "spill" are often used interchangeably to refer to discharges. However, these terms have a sequential relationship: a release may lead to a spill, but not vice versa. 1, record 7, English, - release
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
release: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 7, English, - release
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rejet
1, record 7, French, rejet
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décharge ou émission d'une substance dans l'environnement qui, immédiatement ou après un certain temps, peut avoir des effets néfastes sur l'environnement et sur la santé des humains et des animaux. 1, record 7, French, - rejet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «rejet» et «déversement» sont souvent utilisés de façon interchangeable pour désigner des décharges. Cependant, la relation entre ces termes est séquentielle : un «rejet» peut entraîner un «déversement», mais pas le contraire. 1, record 7, French, - rejet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rejet : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 7, French, - rejet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Environmental Assessment and Review Process
1, record 8, English, Environmental%20Assessment%20and%20Review%20Process
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EARP 2, record 8, English, EARP
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Federal Environmental Assessment and Review Process 3, record 8, English, Federal%20Environmental%20Assessment%20and%20Review%20Process
correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A complex process established to ensure that an environmental evaluation is carried out for all projects which may have an adverse effect on the environment; the results of this evaluation are used in planning, decision-making and implementation. 4, record 8, English, - Environmental%20Assessment%20and%20Review%20Process
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The environmental assessment and review process consists of four stages: preliminary screening, screening, initial environmental evaluation and environmental impact statement. 5, record 8, English, - Environmental%20Assessment%20and%20Review%20Process
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
It should be noted that the Federal Environmental Assessment and Review Process has been superceded since the writing of the Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, passed June 1992. 6, record 8, English, - Environmental%20Assessment%20and%20Review%20Process
Record 8, Key term(s)
- federal EARP
- Environmental Assessment and Review Policy
- Environmental Assessment and Review Program
- Environmental Assessment and Review Programme
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Processus d'évaluation et d'examen en matière d'environnement
1, record 8, French, Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27environnement
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PEEE 2, record 8, French, PEEE
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Processus fédéral d'évaluation et d'examen en matière d'environnement 3, record 8, French, Processus%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27environnement
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Processus à étapes multiples qui permet d'estimer l'incidence d'une activité humaine sur le milieu en vue de la formulation de recommandations visant la protection de l'environnement. 5, record 8, French, - Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27environnement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le processus d'évaluation et d'examen en matière d'environnement comporte quatre étapes : examen préliminaire, examen préalable, évaluation environnementale initiale et énoncé des incidences environnementales. 6, record 8, French, - Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27environnement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il est à noter qu'après la rédaction de la Politique fédérale sur la conservation des terres humides, le Processus fédéral d'évaluation et d'examen en matière d'environnement a été remplacé par la Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale, adoptée en juin 1992. 7, record 8, French, - Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27examen%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27environnement
Record 8, Key term(s)
- processus d'évaluation et de révision environnementales
- politique d'évaluation et de révision environnementales
- PERE
- Programme d'évaluation et d'examen en matière d'environnement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
- Mental Disorders
- Clinical Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- forensic psychiatry
1, record 9, English, forensic%20psychiatry
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of psychiatry concerned with the relationship between psychiatry and the law, especially the particular and often unique role of psychiatry in dealing with people whose illnesses manifest themselves in behaviors that have a direct, often adverse, effect on society. 2, record 9, English, - forensic%20psychiatry
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie clinique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- psychiatrie légale
1, record 9, French, psychiatrie%20l%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- psychiatrie médicolégale 2, record 9, French, psychiatrie%20m%C3%A9dicol%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun
- psychiatrie médico-légale 3, record 9, French, psychiatrie%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
feminine noun
- médecine légale psychiatrique 3, record 9, French, m%C3%A9decine%20l%C3%A9gale%20psychiatrique
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science des maladies mentales appliquée à différentes questions de droit dans le dessein de les élucider. 4, record 9, French, - psychiatrie%20l%C3%A9gale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
- Trastornos mentales
- Psicología clínica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- psiquiatría forense
1, record 9, Spanish, psiquiatr%C3%ADa%20forense
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- psiquiatría legal 2, record 9, Spanish, psiquiatr%C3%ADa%20legal
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-03-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- proprietary know-how
1, record 10, English, proprietary%20know%2Dhow
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A failure by the company to protect its trade secrets, proprietary know-how and other intellectual property in a meaningful manner could have a material adverse effect on the company's business, operating results, financial condition, stock price and on the company's ability to compete succesfully. 2, record 10, English, - proprietary%20know%2Dhow
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proprietary know-how makes a firm unique and is often hidden in people’s heads or on deal files ... 3, record 10, English, - proprietary%20know%2Dhow
Record 10, Key term(s)
- proprietary know how
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- savoir-faire exclusif
1, record 10, French, savoir%2Dfaire%20exclusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procédés de fabrication qui sont du domaine privé. 2, record 10, French, - savoir%2Dfaire%20exclusif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2004-12-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- electricity generating sector 1, record 11, English, electricity%20generating%20sector
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CNSC staff expressed the view that the recent restructuring of the electricity generating sector in Ontario, and the effect this has had on the management and organization of OPG's [Ontario Power Generation] Darlington NGS operation, does not appear to have had an adverse effect on safety at Darlington NGS. 1, record 11, English, - electricity%20generating%20sector
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- secteur de la production d'électricité
1, record 11, French, secteur%20de%20la%20production%20d%27%C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le personnel de la CCSN estimait que la récente restructuration du secteur de la production d'électricité en Ontario, ainsi que son effet sur l'organisation et la gestion de la centrale de Darlington, ne semble pas avoir eu une incidence négative sur la sûreté de la centrale. 1, record 11, French, - secteur%20de%20la%20production%20d%27%C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-02-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- environmental hazard
1, record 12, English, environmental%20hazard
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"hazard" : A probability that a given pesticide(or other pollutant) will have an adverse effect on man or the environment is a given situation, the relative likelihood of danger or ill effect being dependent on a number of interrelated factors present at any given time. 2, record 12, English, - environmental%20hazard
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- danger vis-à-vis de l'environnement
1, record 12, French, danger%20vis%2D%C3%A0%2Dvis%20de%20l%27environnement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autres possibilités : "dangers qui menacent l'environnement"; "substances, produits qui présentent ou constituent un risque pour l'environnement". 1, record 12, French, - danger%20vis%2D%C3%A0%2Dvis%20de%20l%27environnement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On entend par "toxicité", la capacité inhérente à une substance de produire un effet délétère sur l'organisme. Il ne faut pas confondre ce terme avec le mot "risque" ou "hazard" des Anglo-Saxons, qui indique la probabilité avec laquelle un effet toxique surviendra suivant les conditions d'emploi d'une substance déterminée. 2, record 12, French, - danger%20vis%2D%C3%A0%2Dvis%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación (Generalidades)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- peligro para el medio ambiente
1, record 12, Spanish, peligro%20para%20el%20medio%20ambiente
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-01-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
- Posology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- lethal dose
1, record 13, English, lethal%20dose
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- LD 2, record 13, English, LD
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of an agent which will cause death. 3, record 13, English, - lethal%20dose
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dose that results in the death of the organism is described as lethal (LD). A dose that results in an adverse toxic health effect other than death is often described as toxic (TD). 4, record 13, English, - lethal%20dose
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A subscript is often put beside lethal(LD) or toxic(TD) dose levels on dose-response curves, to show what percentage of the organisms experienced a toxic or lethal effect at specific dose levels. For example, a TD20 is a dose level where 20% of the test organisms would have experienced adverse toxic effect(s) and the LD50 is a dose level where 50% of the test organisms would have died(Williams and Burson, et al. 1985). 4, record 13, English, - lethal%20dose
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
- Posologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dose létale
1, record 13, French, dose%20l%C3%A9tale
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- DL 2, record 13, French, DL
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lettres DL signifient dose létale. [Par exemple, la] DL50 est la quantité d'une substance qui, administrée d'un seul coup, entraîne la mort de la moitié (50 %) des animaux soumis au test. La DL50 peut être établie pour différentes voies d'exposition, dont les plus courantes sont la voie cutanée (par la peau) et la voie orale (par la bouche). La DL50 est une des façons qui existent pour déterminer le risque d'intoxication à court terme que présente une substance. 3, record 13, French, - dose%20l%C3%A9tale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Toxicología
- Posología
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- dosis letal
1, record 13, Spanish, dosis%20letal
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DL 2, record 13, Spanish, DL
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] la cantidad de agente tóxico que causa la muerte cuando se la inyecta en el cuerpo. 2, record 13, Spanish, - dosis%20letal
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se expresa DL. 2, record 13, Spanish, - dosis%20letal
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-08-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bulky substances
1, record 14, English, bulky%20substances
correct, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bulky substances that are primarily composed of iron, steel, concrete or other similar matter that does not have a significant adverse effect, other than a physical effect, on the sea or the seabed, if those substances(a) are in locations at which the disposal or incineration at sea is the only practicable manner of disposing of or thermally destroying the substances; and(b) in the case of disposal, would not pose a serious obstacle to fishing or navigation after being disposed of. 1, record 14, English, - bulky%20substances
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statute cited: Canadian Environmental Protection Act. 2, record 14, English, - bulky%20substances
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bulky substances : term rarely used in the singular (bulky substance). 2, record 14, English, - bulky%20substances
Record 14, Key term(s)
- bulky substance
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- substances volumineuses
1, record 14, French, substances%20volumineuses
feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Substances volumineuses principalement composées de fer, d'acier, de ciment ou d'autres matières semblables qui n'ont d'effets négatifs significatifs sur la mer ou le fond des mers que physiques à condition qu'elles se trouvent dans un lieu où l'immersion ou l'incinération est le seul moyen pratique de s'en défaire ou de les détruire thermiquement et que leur immersion éventuelle ne constitue pas un obstacle à la pêche ou à la navigation. 1, record 14, French, - substances%20volumineuses
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi citée : Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement. 2, record 14, French, - substances%20volumineuses
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substances volumineuses : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (substance volumineuse). 2, record 14, French, - substances%20volumineuses
Record 14, Key term(s)
- substance volumineuse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-04-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Soil Tests (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- laboratory vane test
1, record 15, English, laboratory%20vane%20test
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- laboratory vane-shear test 2, record 15, English, laboratory%20vane%2Dshear%20test
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test carried out on soft clays to determine shear strength by inserting a small cruciform vane into a sample and measuring the torque required to shear the soil when rotated. An alternative to the undrained triaxial compression test where preparation of the sample may have an adverse effect on the measured strength of the soil. 1, record 15, English, - laboratory%20vane%20test
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Essais du sol (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- essai au scissomètre de laboratoire
1, record 15, French, essai%20au%20scissom%C3%A8tre%20de%20laboratoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai au scissomètre de laboratoire. Le scissomètre est constitué d'une tige métallique munie à son extrémité d'une ou plusieurs pales [...] L'ensemble est enfoncé par pression dans l'éprouvette de sol, puis soumis à un couple de torsion autour de l'axe de la tige, à vitesse angulaire de rotation constante. On mesure [...] le moment [...] du couple de torsion exercé en tête de tige, et l'on trace la courbe de ce moment en fonction de l'angle de rotation [...] 1, record 15, French, - essai%20au%20scissom%C3%A8tre%20de%20laboratoire
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- level combination 1, record 16, English, level%20combination
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A support structure for the beam, mechanical dial cabinet or load cell and level combination of a weighing machine that does not form an integral part of the main frame of the machine shall be securely fastened to an understructure or foundation to ensure that there is no displacement that could have an adverse effect on the proper performance of the machine. 1, record 16, English, - level%20combination
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
level combination: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 201. 1, record 16, English, - level%20combination
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- levier
1, record 16, French, levier
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 201. 1, record 16, French, - levier
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- mechanical dial cabinet 1, record 17, English, mechanical%20dial%20cabinet
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A support structure for the beam, mechanical dial cabinet or load cell and level combination of a weighing machine that does not form an integral part of the main frame of the machine shall be securely fastened to an understructure or foundation to ensure that there is no displacement that could have an adverse effect on the proper performance of the machine. 1, record 17, English, - mechanical%20dial%20cabinet
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanical dial cabinet: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 201. 1, record 17, English, - mechanical%20dial%20cabinet
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- coffre à cadran mécanique
1, record 17, French, coffre%20%C3%A0%20cadran%20m%C3%A9canique
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coffre à cadran mécanique : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 201. 1, record 17, French, - coffre%20%C3%A0%20cadran%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-09-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- load cell 1, record 18, English, load%20cell
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A support structure for the beam, mechanical dial cabinet or load cell and level combination of a weighing machine that does not form an integral part of the main frame of the machine shall be securely fastened to an understructure or foundation to ensure that there is no displacement that could have an adverse effect on the proper performance of the machine. 1, record 18, English, - load%20cell
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
load cell: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 201. 1, record 18, English, - load%20cell
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- cellule de pesage
1, record 18, French, cellule%20de%20pesage
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellule de pesage : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 201. 1, record 18, French, - cellule%20de%20pesage
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-12-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Management Theory
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- behavioural pattern
1, record 19, English, behavioural%20pattern
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the objectives of the Employment equity policy is the identification and removal of barriers in employment systems, policies, procedures, practices, organizational attitudes and established behavioural patterns, that have an adverse effect on the employment or career progression of members of designated groups. 1, record 19, English, - behavioural%20pattern
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Théories de la gestion
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- comportement
1, record 19, French, comportement
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un des objectifs de la politique d'équité en matière d'emploi est de relever et d'éliminer les obstacles dans les systèmes d'emploi, les politiques, les formalités d'emploi, les pratiques et de modifier les attitudes au sein des organismes et les comportements établis qui influent sur l'emploi et le cheminement de carrière des membres des groupes désignés. 1, record 19, French, - comportement
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel du Conseil du Trésor / Ressources humaines. 2, record 19, French, - comportement
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-04-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- disease potential
1, record 20, English, disease%20potential
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The totality of factors presently existing which may be expected to have an adverse effect on the future incidence of ill health in a population. 2, record 20, English, - disease%20potential
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- potentiel de la maladie
1, record 20, French, potentiel%20de%20la%20maladie
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-12-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- human disease-causing potential
1, record 21, English, human%20disease%2Dcausing%20potential
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disease potential : The totality of factors presently existing which may be expected to have an adverse effect on the future incidence of ill health in a population. 2, record 21, English, - human%20disease%2Dcausing%20potential
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- potentiellement pathogènes pour l'homme
1, record 21, French, potentiellement%20pathog%C3%A8nes%20pour%20l%27homme
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 21, French, - potentiellement%20pathog%C3%A8nes%20pour%20l%27homme
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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