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Record 1 2021-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • History of Religions
CONT

Yin yang is the principle of natural and complementary forces, patterns and things that depend on one another and do not make sense on their own.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Histoire des religions
CONT

Puisque le concept de yin-yang est une génération harmonieuse de forces opposées, l'essence naturelle des choses est constituante. Ainsi, il n'y a rien qui soit totalement yin ou totalement yang. Le yin et le yang ne sont ni exclusifs ni conflictuels, mais complémentaires l'un à l'autre et, bien qu'ils soient opposés, l'un ne peut exister sans l'autre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The method of identification of patterns according to the eight principles differs from all others in so far as it is the theoretical basis for all of them and is applicable in every case.... The eight principles are : Interior/Exterior; Full/Empty; Hot/Cold; Yin/Yang.

CONT

Chinese medicine recognizes many patterns of disharmony. All of them, however, can be preliminarily grouped into what are known as the eight principles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

Huit principes par lesquels on établit un diagnostic des symptômes recueillis lors de l'examen pour en déduire le type, la localisation, la nature de la maladie et le rapport de force entre l'énergie correcte et l'énergie perverse.

CONT

[...] le traitement des maladies de la chaleur d'origine externe comme des maladies d'origine interne a été expérimenté et a connu un grand développement par l'application des huit principes.

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Record 3 2006-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A droplet-shaped vegetal motif, similar to half of the yin and yang symbol or the Indian bodhi tree leaf.

OBS

The design originated in India and spread to Scotland when British soldiers brought home cashmere shawls. From roughly 1800 to 1850, using Jacquard looms, the women of the town of Paisley, Scotland adapted the design and wove woolen shawls, hence the design is popularly known as the paisley pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Motif en forme de goutte stylisée.

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The Triple Warmer is...(hallows organs which motivate energies) one of the six bowels, Yang in character, and belongs to the Fire Element. The Triple Warmer may be described as ranging through three anatomical cavities... It is the impetus for the transformation of blood, energy and body fluids, and facilitates the elimination of waste materials. The concept of the Triple Warmer is applicable in discussing attacks by external disease factors, the resultant symptoms and the progression of the disorder.

Key term(s)
  • Chéou Chao

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

Considéré non pas comme un organe [...] mais comme une fonction, le Triple Réchauffeur régit l'élaboration de l'énergie et sa répartition au sein des différents secteurs de l'organisme.

CONT

C'est le Triple Réchauffeur ou Triple Foyer qui élabore cette énergie vitale, [...] qui [la] distribue à tout l'organisme et qui élimine les déchets toxiques, à trois niveaux différents de transformations successives (production-raffinement, répartition-distribution, épuration-élimination).

OBS

Terme chinois : Chéou Chao.

Key term(s)
  • Chéou Chao

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
OBS

This singular meridian runs upward along the spine. It does not belong to the cycle of the Twelve Meridians. The primary function of the governing vessel is to govern the so-called "six Yang meridians". There are twenty-eight meridian points on the governing vessel along the dorsal periphery of the spine to the centerline of the head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
OBS

Il naît dans la loge pelvienne, émerge au périnée, mais se dirige en arrière, parcourt le milieu de toute la colonne vertébrale, la nuque, la tête, le nez et se termine à la bouche. Il possède 28 points. C'est un méridien Yang. Il gère l'énergie de tous les méridiens Yang.

OBS

en chinois : du mai.

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The six Yang Organs are the Gall Bladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and Triple Burner. The Yang Organs receive, break down, and absorb that part of the food that will be transformed into Fundamental Substances, and transport and excrete the unused portion.(The Web that has no Weaver, Understanding Chinese Medicine, 1983, p. 53).

CONT

The Fou are the Yang Organs, consecrated to the digestion of food and the elimination of waste; Yang Organs of an intermittent physiology, all of which is related to the exterior milieu.(Chinese Acupuncture, 1974, p. 157).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

Les six entrailles sont : l'Intestin Grêle, l'Estomac, le Gros Intestin, la Vessie, la Vésicule Biliaire, le Triple Réchauffeur. (...) Le rôle des entrailles est de recevoir et de digérer les aliments, les transformer et excréter les résidus. (Le diagnostic en médecine chinoise, 1983, p. 51).

CONT

La méthode dialectique des Organes et des Entrailles est établie par la classification fondée sur la qualité des symptômes de froid/chaleur, de vide/plénitude, de l'énergie perverse/énergie normale, de l'énergie forte/énergie faible. (Traité d'acupuncture, 1977, p. 93).

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Record 7 1993-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The theory of the five elements is an attempt to classify phenomena in terms or five quintessential processes, represented by the emblems of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. (The Web that has no Weaver, Understanding Chinese Medicine, 1983, p. 343).

CONT

The Yin and Yang are related to the basic five elements which make up the universe....(Synopsis of Chinese Acupuncture, 1981, p. 62).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

Théorie qui considère que l'univers est formé par le mouvement et la transformation de cinq principes représentés par : le Bois, le Feu, la Terre, le Métal et l'Eau. (Le diagnostic en médecine chinoise, 1983, p. 19).

CONT

Le symbolisme des cinq éléments s'étend par analogie aux saveurs, aux aliments végétaux et carnés, aux couleurs, aux saisons, aux éléments atmosphériques. (Introduction à la connaissance de l'acupuncture, 1979, p. 89).

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Record 8 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

When energy flow is deficient, has reached its minimum output. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1987, p. 267).

CONT

Normal Yin Qi, but deficient Yang Qi, creates lethargy, chillness and poor circulation.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 16).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

Défaut d'énergie, faiblesse, fatigue, sensation de froid. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 49).

CONT

Le vide signifie une faiblesse ou forte diminution quantitative de l'Énergie par une consommation excessive, anormale. On y remédiera par une action de tonification générale. (Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 165).

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Record 9 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

In overactivity conditions ... select more distal points, which are the main points to calm hyperactivity of an energetic orb. Use less local points, which are selected to direct the calming action of the distal points. Apply dispersing techniques to the distal points and neutral technique to the local points. (Acupuncture Energetics, 1991, p. 17).

CONT

Excess Yang(Yin normal). Overall Qi is in excess. This results in Heat and overactivity,... A dispersing or calming treatment is required, because Qi is in excess and possibly blocked or overactive.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 17).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

L'étude de la langue nous permet de distinguer les huit classifications traditionnelles d'un trouble (...) : (...) 8. trouble de l'excès (plénitude). (La médecine chinoise, diététique et phytothérapie, 1985, p. 39).

CONT

L'action calmante, sédative, antispasmodique, par massage lent, profond, en dispersion et déblocage, est indiquée dans les cas de plénitude. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 24).

Spanish

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Record 10 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V III, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 11 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 12 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C. Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R. Verret, and Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N. Yacowar, G. Richard, N. Brunet, H. Yang, in CMC Information, VII, No. 4.

Key term(s)
  • Quebec Meteorological Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques

Spanish

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Record 13 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 14 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 15 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 16 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS system to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 17 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 18 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 19 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 20 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 21 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 22 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 23 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 24 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 25 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 26 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 27 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
OBS

Référence : "Filtrage spatial et post-traitement", "Principales différences entre V8 et V9", "Analyse de l'humidité", and "Bogus de l'humidité", Chapters IV - VII, Notes for RPN course ?

Spanish

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Record 28 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 29 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 30 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 31 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R Verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 32 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References :"Relation of Numerical Weather Element Prediction in Canada to the State of the Art", C Anderson, "CMC Objective Cloud Cover Forecasts-the Production, Interpretation and Use", R verret, & "Development of a MOS System to Forecast the Probability of Precipitation", N Yacowar, G Richard, N Brunet, H Yang, in CMC Information, V II, No 4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 33 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Philosophy (General)
CONT

Yin-yang, a term used in Chinese philosophy to indicate the active and passive principles of the universe. The yang or male force represents the light, active, generative essence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Philosophie (Généralités)
CONT

Le yang représente la masculinité, l'activité, le mouvement, le chaud, la lumière, etc.; le yin représente la féminité, la passivité [...] Tous les phénomènes de l'univers ont été crées par l'interaction de ces deux forces.

Spanish

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