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ROSARY [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rosary
1, record 1, English, rosary
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rosary : an item in the "Personal Symbols" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - rosary
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rosaire
1, record 1, French, rosaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rosaire : objet de la classe «Symboles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - rosaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Religion (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Block Rosary Group of Ontario 1, record 2, English, Block%20Rosary%20Group%20of%20Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Block Rosary Crusaders 1, record 2, English, Block%20Rosary%20Crusaders
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial charitable organization founded in 1982. 1, record 2, English, - Block%20Rosary%20Group%20of%20Ontario
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission : To encourage families [and] friends to pray the Holy Rosary together; To pray for the ill, the deceased, [and] those in need of help spiritually and] otherwise; To pray for peace [and] unity in families, communities, [and] the world. 1, record 2, English, - Block%20Rosary%20Group%20of%20Ontario
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Block Rosary Group of Ontario 1, record 2, French, Block%20Rosary%20Group%20of%20Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Block Rosary Crusaders 1, record 2, French, Block%20Rosary%20Crusaders
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- paternoster lake
1, record 3, English, paternoster%20lake
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- step lake 2, record 3, English, step%20lake
- beaded lake 2, record 3, English, beaded%20lake
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a chain or series of small circular lakes occupying rock basins, usually at different levels in a glacial valley, separated by morainal dams or riegels, but connected by streams, rapids, or waterfalls, to resemble a rosary or a string of beads. 3, record 3, English, - paternoster%20lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If several of these [shallow bedrock] basins are occupied by lakes along one glacial trough in a pattern similar to beads on a string, they are called paternoster(Latin :“our father”) lakes by analogy with a string of rosary beads. 4, record 3, English, - paternoster%20lake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lac glaciaire en gradins
1, record 3, French, lac%20glaciaire%20en%20gradins
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lac en chapelet 2, record 3, French, lac%20en%20chapelet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un des petits lacs glaciaires occupant généralement les ombilics d'une vallée glaciaire. 2, record 3, French, - lac%20glaciaire%20en%20gradins
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils sont situés à des niveaux d'élévation différents et sont reliés entre eux par des cours d'eau, des chutes ou des rapides, de façon à former une chaîne. 2, record 3, French, - lac%20glaciaire%20en%20gradins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rachitic rosary
1, record 4, English, rachitic%20rosary
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- rachitic beads 2, record 4, English, rachitic%20beads
correct
- rickety rosary 3, record 4, English, rickety%20rosary
correct
- beading of the ribs 2, record 4, English, beading%20of%20the%20ribs
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The row of nodules appearing on the ribs at the junction with their cartilages; often seen in rachitic children. 4, record 4, English, - rachitic%20rosary
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "rachitic rosary" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 5, record 4, English, - rachitic%20rosary
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chapelet costal
1, record 4, French, chapelet%20costal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chapelet chondro-costal 1, record 4, French, chapelet%20chondro%2Dcostal
correct, masculine noun
- chapelet rachitique 1, record 4, French, chapelet%20rachitique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rangée de nodosités, parfois visibles, en tout cas palpables, à l'union des côtes et des cartilages costaux, s'observant dans le rachitisme. 2, record 4, French, - chapelet%20costal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «chapelet costal» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 2, record 4, French, - chapelet%20costal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosario raquítico
1, record 4, Spanish, rosario%20raqu%C3%ADtico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Sorrowful Mysteries
1, record 5, English, Sorrowful%20Mysteries
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second chaplet of the Rosary, consisting of the Agony in Gethsemane, the Scourging, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion. 2, record 5, English, - Sorrowful%20Mysteries
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mystères Douloureux
1, record 5, French, Myst%C3%A8res%20Douloureux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deuxième chapelet du Rosaire consacré aux Mystères de l'Agonie de Jésus, de la Flagellation, du Couronnement d'épines, du Portement de la croix, et du Crucifiement et de la mort de Jésus sur la croix. 2, record 5, French, - Myst%C3%A8res%20Douloureux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Glorious Mysteries
1, record 6, English, Glorious%20Mysteries
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The third chaplet of the Rosary, consisting of :(1) the Resurrection;(2) the Ascension;(3) the Descent of the Holy Spirit;(4) the Assumption of the [Blessed Virgin Mary] ;and(5) the Coronation of the [Blessed Virgin Mary]. 2, record 6, English, - Glorious%20Mysteries
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mystères Glorieux
1, record 6, French, Myst%C3%A8res%20Glorieux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Troisième chapelet du Rosaire consacré aux Mystères de la Résurrection de Jésus, de l'Ascension de Jésus, de la Pentecôte, de l'Assomption de Marie et du Couronnement de la Vierge Marie au ciel. 2, record 6, French, - Myst%C3%A8res%20Glorieux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Luminous Mysteries
1, record 7, English, Luminous%20Mysteries
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Mysteries of Light 1, record 7, English, Mysteries%20of%20Light
correct, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Five mysteries, the Mysteries of Light(or the Luminous Mysteries), have been added to the Rosary. They focus on the public ministry of Jesus Christ. They are : The Baptism in the Jordan... The Wedding at Cana... The Proclamation of the Kingdom... The Transfiguration... The Institution of the Eucharist... 2, record 7, English, - Luminous%20Mysteries
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mystères Lumineux
1, record 7, French, Myst%C3%A8res%20Lumineux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pape Jean Paul II, en 2002, a ajouté aux Mystères Joyeux, Douloureux et Glorieux [...] les Mystères Lumineux : le Baptême du Christ, les Noces de Cana, la Prédication de Jésus, la Transfiguration et l'Institution de l'Eucharistie. 2, record 7, French, - Myst%C3%A8res%20Lumineux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Joyful Mysteries
1, record 8, English, Joyful%20Mysteries
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first chaplet of the Rosary, consisting of(1) the Annunciation,(2) the Visitation,(3) the Nativity of Christ,(4) the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and(5) the Finding of Christ Jesus in the Temple. 2, record 8, English, - Joyful%20Mysteries
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Mystères Joyeux
1, record 8, French, Myst%C3%A8res%20Joyeux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier chapelet du Rosaire consacré aux Mystères de l'Annonciation, de la Visitation, de la Naissance de Jésus, de la Présentation de Jésus au Temple et du Recouvrement de Jésus au Temple. 2, record 8, French, - Myst%C3%A8res%20Joyeux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scorbutic rosary
1, record 9, English, scorbutic%20rosary
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Costochondral separations are typical of scurvy. The sternum with the cartilaginous portions of the ribs is displaced posteriorly, while the sharp anterior ends of the bony ribs protrude anteriorly. These sharp bony ends form the scorbutic rosary, in contrast to the rounded prominences of the rachitic rosary. 2, record 9, English, - scorbutic%20rosary
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chapelet scorbutique
1, record 9, French, chapelet%20scorbutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosario escorbútico
1, record 9, Spanish, rosario%20escorb%C3%BAtico
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Family Rosary
1, record 10, English, Family%20Rosary
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Family Rosary Inc 1, record 10, English, Family%20Rosary%20Inc
correct, international
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Referred to also as Family Rosary Inc 1, record 10, English, - Family%20Rosary
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Family Rosary
1, record 10, French, Family%20Rosary
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Family Rosary Inc 1, record 10, French, Family%20Rosary%20Inc
correct, international
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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