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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- privileging
1, record 1, English, privileging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Privileging is the process of evaluating the training, experience, and current competency of an individual to perform specific medical services as a part of a medical staff. Privileges are detailed and specific, and providers may only offer medical services in those areas in which they hold privileges. 1, record 1, English, - privileging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorisation d'exercice
1, record 1, French, autorisation%20d%27exercice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- attribution de privilèges 2, record 1, French, attribution%20de%20privil%C3%A8ges
correct, feminine noun
- octroi de privilèges 3, record 1, French, octroi%20de%20privil%C3%A8ges
correct, masculine noun
- autorisation de pratique 4, record 1, French, autorisation%20de%20pratique
correct, feminine noun, Switzerland
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'autorisation d'exercice. C'est une décision ministérielle pour autoriser l'exercice dans la spécialité demandée et donc l'inscription au tableau départemental de l'Ordre des médecins. Le médecin est alors considéré comme de plein exercice et dispose de la liberté d'installation, en libéral, à l'hôpital ou dans un centre de santé... 5, record 1, French, - autorisation%20d%27exercice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans de nombreux hôpitaux, l'attribution de privilèges aux MF [médecins de famille] est conditionnelle à leur implication dans les soins aux patients orphelins. Ce sont des patients qui sont hospitalisés alors que leur médecin de famille personnel n'est pas disponible pour leur prodiguer des soins, habituellement parce qu'il n'a pas de privilèges hospitaliers. 6, record 1, French, - autorisation%20d%27exercice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificación de capacidad
1, record 1, Spanish, certificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20capacidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un entrenamiento adecuado, con la certificación de capacidad, y su acreditación correspondiente es importante para asegurar una alta calidad del servicio prestado, maximizando un resultado exitoso, con una mínima morbilidad. Además, la documentación de unas habilidades apropiadas [...] es esencial para la protección médico legal del hospital o clínica prestadora del servicio, del personal auxiliar del quirófano y del cirujano. Si bien las complicaciones son un riesgo aceptado en endoscopia o en cualquier cirugía, la corroboración del entrenamiento y habilidades del cirujano en estas técnicas podrían minimizar la responsabilidad legal en el caso de enfrentar esta eventualidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - certificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20capacidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- injection moulding
1, record 2, English, injection%20moulding
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- injection molding 2, record 2, English, injection%20molding
correct
- IM 3, record 2, English, IM
correct
- IM 3, record 2, English, IM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of moulding a material by injection under pressure from a heated cylinder through a sprue (runner, gate) into the cavity of a closed mould. 4, record 2, English, - injection%20moulding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although current technologies for making powders used in injection moulding are expensive, producing lower-cost titanium powder is of global interest and new process for powder-making hold promise for revolutionary advancements. 5, record 2, English, - injection%20moulding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
injection moulding: term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - injection%20moulding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Moulage et modelage des métaux
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moulage par injection
1, record 2, French, moulage%20par%20injection
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- injection 2, record 2, French, injection
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moulage d'une matière par injection sous pression à partir d'un cylindre chauffé à travers une buse (canal, entrée) dans la cavité d'un moule fermé. 3, record 2, French, - moulage%20par%20injection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les techniques dont nous disposons actuellement pour fabriquer les poudres servant au moulage par injection sont dispendieuses, mais la réduction du coût de production de la poudre de titane bénéficie d'une attention mondiale et de nouveaux procédés de production laissent entrevoir des progrès révolutionnaires. 4, record 2, French, - moulage%20par%20injection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moulage par injection : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - moulage%20par%20injection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Colada y modelaje de metales
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moldeo por inyección
1, record 2, Spanish, moldeo%20por%20inyecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de moldear un material por inyección bajo presión desde un cilindro caliente a través de una mazarota (bebedero, entrada) hasta la cavidad de un molde cerrado. 2, record 2, Spanish, - moldeo%20por%20inyecci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
1, record 3, English, American%20Industrial%20Hygiene%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AIHA 1, record 3, English, AIHA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1939, AIHA is a nonprofit organization devoted to achieving and maintaining the highest professional standards for its members. More than half of 10, 000 members are certified industrial hygienists(CIHs), and many hold other professional designations. AIHA administers comprehensive education programs that keep occupational and environmental health and safety(OEHS) professionals current in the field of industrial hygiene. 2, record 3, English, - American%20Industrial%20Hygiene%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
1, record 3, French, American%20Industrial%20Hygiene%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AIHA 1, record 3, French, AIHA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des États-Unis. 2, record 3, French, - American%20Industrial%20Hygiene%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cancer immunotherapy
1, record 4, English, cancer%20immunotherapy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- immunotherapy of cancer 2, record 4, English, immunotherapy%20of%20cancer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A new class of cancer treatment that works to harness the innate powers of the immune system to fight cancer. 3, record 4, English, - cancer%20immunotherapy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because of the immune system's unique properties, these therapies may hold greater potential than current treatment approaches to fight cancer more powerfully, to offer longer-term protection against the disease, to come with fewer side effects, and to benefit more patients with more cancer types. 3, record 4, English, - cancer%20immunotherapy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immunothérapie du cancer
1, record 4, French, immunoth%C3%A9rapie%20du%20cancer
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'immunothérapie permet de renforcer les défenses immunitaires de l’organisme de sorte qu’il puisse lutter et détruire lui-même les cellules cancéreuses. 2, record 4, French, - immunoth%C3%A9rapie%20du%20cancer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hoisting brake 1, record 5, English, hoisting%20brake
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brake which when the current is cut off or fails will arrest the motion, hold at rest any load up to and including the test-load at any position of the lift. 1, record 5, English, - hoisting%20brake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frein de retenue
1, record 5, French, frein%20de%20retenue
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein servant à maintenir la charge en position sans l'action des organes de levage. 1, record 5, French, - frein%20de%20retenue
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les freins de retenue doivent être capables de tenir la charge suspendue jusqu'à la fin du mouvement de levage ou de descente. 1, record 5, French, - frein%20de%20retenue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- coin pincher
1, record 6, English, coin%20pincher
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pincher 1, record 6, English, pincher
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, light-plastic, reusable container having the exact dimensions of the various current coins and designed to hold a specific number of coins of a given denomination. 1, record 6, English, - coin%20pincher
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- grippe-sous
1, record 6, French, grippe%2Dsous
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit récipient de plastique plus ou moins rigide, adapté aux dimensions de chacune des pièces de monnaie courante et destiné à recevoir un nombre spécifique de pièces dont la valeur équivaut à un montant déterminé; utilisé plutôt que le papier à enrouler, il a l'avantage de pouvoir être réutilisé, tant par les banques que par les épargnants. 1, record 6, French, - grippe%2Dsous
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-08-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- master file
1, record 7, English, master%20file
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- father file 1, record 7, English, father%20file
correct
- parent file 2, record 7, English, parent%20file
correct
- grandfather file 3, record 7, English, grandfather%20file
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The file to be updated is generally called the master file. The common [updating] procedure is to hold three generations of the file, referred to as grandfather file, father file and son file-son being the current generation. 1, record 7, English, - master%20file
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fichier créateur
1, record 7, French, fichier%20cr%C3%A9ateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fichier principal 2, record 7, French, fichier%20principal
correct, masculine noun
- fichier-maître 2, record 7, French, fichier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo de primera generación
1, record 7, Spanish, archivo%20de%20primera%20generaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- fichero de primera generación 1, record 7, Spanish, fichero%20de%20primera%20generaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- archivo abuelo 2, record 7, Spanish, archivo%20abuelo
correct, masculine noun
- fichero abuelo 2, record 7, Spanish, fichero%20abuelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Training Needs Assessment System for Community and Aboriginal Governments
1, record 8, English, Training%20Needs%20Assessment%20System%20for%20Community%20and%20Aboriginal%20Governments
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Rural Partnership, Pilot Projects 2000-2001. Northwest Territories. The NWT Association of Municipalities will hold training workshops in the Sahtu, Deh Cho, North Slave, South Slave and Beaufort Delta regions to help northern governments develop an accurate assessment of their current human resource capacity and their training needs. 1, record 8, English, - Training%20Needs%20Assessment%20System%20for%20Community%20and%20Aboriginal%20Governments
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Organisation sociale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système d'évaluation des besoins en formation pour les administrations communautaires et autochtones
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20formation%20pour%20les%20administrations%20communautaires%20et%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projets pilotes 2000-2001 du Partenariat rural canadien. Territoires du Nord-Ouest. L'association des municipalités des Territoires du Nord-Ouest organisera des ateliers de formation dans les régions de Sahtu, Deh Cho, North Slave, South Slave et Beaufort Delta pour aider les administrations du Nord à faire une évaluation précise de leurs capacités actuelles et de leurs besoins en formation dans le domaine des ressources humaines. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20formation%20pour%20les%20administrations%20communautaires%20et%20autochtones
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-05-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- father-son technique
1, record 9, English, father%2Dson%20technique
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- father-son updating technique 1, record 9, English, father%2Dson%20updating%20technique
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incorporating changes to the data in a file without altering its structure or significance. A common procedure is to hold three generations of the file, referred to as grandfather file, father file(master file), and son file(transaction file)-son being the current generation. 1, record 9, English, - father%2Dson%20technique
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- technique de récupération parent-fils
1, record 9, French, technique%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20parent%2Dfils
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique consistant à conserver la génération d'une bande ou d'un fichier ayant servi à en créer une autre jusqu'à ce que cette dernière ait elle-même créé une version plus récente. 1, record 9, French, - technique%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20parent%2Dfils
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- quarter pincher
1, record 10, English, quarter%20pincher
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
coin pincher; pincher : A small, light-plastic, reusable container having the exact dimensions of the various current coins and designed to hold a specific number of coins of a given denomination. 1, record 10, English, - quarter%20pincher
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quarter pincher - 40 quarters=$10. 1, record 10, English, - quarter%20pincher
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- grippe-sous pour pièces de vingt-cinq cents
1, record 10, French, grippe%2Dsous%20pour%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20vingt%2Dcinq%20cents
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
grippe-sous : Petit récipient de plastique plus ou moins rigide, adapté aux dimensions de chacune des pièces de monnaie courante et destiné à recevoir un nombre spécifique de pièces dont la valeur équivaut à un montant déterminé; utilisé plutôt que le papier à enrouler, il a l'avantage de pouvoir être réutilisé, tant par les banques que par les épargnants. 1, record 10, French, - grippe%2Dsous%20pour%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20vingt%2Dcinq%20cents
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nickel pincher
1, record 11, English, nickel%20pincher
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
coin pincher; pincher : A small, light-plastic, reusable container having the exact dimensions of the various current coins and designed to hold a specific number of coins of a given denomination. 1, record 11, English, - nickel%20pincher
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- grippe-sous pour pièces de cinq cents
1, record 11, French, grippe%2Dsous%20pour%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20cinq%20cents
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
grippe-sous : Petit récipient de plastique plus ou moins rigide, adapté aux dimensions de chacune des pièces de monnaie courante et destiné à recevoir un nombre spécifique de pièces dont la valeur équivaut à un montant déterminé; utilisé plutôt que le papier à enrouler, il a l'avantage de pouvoir être réutilisé, tant par les banques que par les épargnants. 1, record 11, French, - grippe%2Dsous%20pour%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20cinq%20cents
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-02-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cutting electrode holder 1, record 12, English, cutting%20electrode%20holder
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device to hold the cutting electrode and to convey the current there to. 1, record 12, English, - cutting%20electrode%20holder
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- porte-électrode de coupage
1, record 12, French, porte%2D%C3%A9lectrode%20de%20coupage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- welding electrode holder 1, record 13, English, welding%20electrode%20holder
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device to hold the welding electrode and to convey the current thereto. 1, record 13, English, - welding%20electrode%20holder
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- porte-électrode de soudage
1, record 13, French, porte%2D%C3%A9lectrode%20de%20soudage
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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