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HEALTH BREAK [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photocatalytic concrete
1, record 1, English, photocatalytic%20concrete
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- photo-catalytic concrete 2, record 1, English, photo%2Dcatalytic%20concrete
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concrete in which a photocatalyst has been added in order to break down atmospheric pollutants into substances that are less harmful to human health and the environment. 3, record 1, English, - photocatalytic%20concrete
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- béton photocatalytique
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A9ton%20photocatalytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Béton auquel on a ajouté un photocatalyseur afin de décomposer les polluants atmosphériques en substances moins nocives pour la santé et l'environnement. 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20photocatalytique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant au béton photocatalytique, ce dernier agit comme catalyseur et transforme l'azote et le soufre dans l'air en sels insolubles. Il contribue donc à réduire le smog, car il décompose aisément les polluants atmosphériques comme les oxydes d'azote et les oxydes de soufre. Il décompose également la poussière, les moisissures et les bactéries. 3, record 1, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20photocatalytique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- béton photo-catalytique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lower trophic level
1, record 2, English, lower%20trophic%20level
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bottom trophic level 2, record 2, English, bottom%20trophic%20level
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One significant knowledge gap necessary for assessing ecosystem-wide impacts of restoration in... estuaries is a characterization of baseline lower trophic levels. These lower tropic levels are the lowest part of the food web where organisms such as plant-like phytoplankton serve as food to animals such as zooplankton in the water column. Other organisms of lower trophic levels include plant-like microphytobenthos and marine worms living within the sediments. These organisms form an important part of the estuary ecosystem [and] provide energy at the base of the food chain [that] support the growth of larger predators at the top[, ] such as speckled trout or red fish[. These] organisms also help to break down debris, put oxygen back into sediments, and can provide a biological window into the health of an estuary. 1, record 2, English, - lower%20trophic%20level
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- niveau trophique inférieur
1, record 2, French, niveau%20trophique%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Vegetable Crop Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- no-dig gardening
1, record 3, English, no%2Ddig%20gardening
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No-dig gardening is a method that aims for minimal disturbance of the soil, so that the natural processes can be preserved. This allows the natural organisms to thrive, increasing the soil' s overall health and therefore that of your plants. An example of these organisms is mycorrhizal fungus, which forms a mutualistic relationship with plants and aid in root growth. Digging your garden can break up the fungal threads in the soil, meaning that your plants don’t benefit from these helpful organisms. No-dig gardening allows natural relationships between organisms to flourish and preserves the overall structure of the soil, leading to improved plant growth. 1, record 3, English, - no%2Ddig%20gardening
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Production légumière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jardinage sans bêchage
1, record 3, French, jardinage%20sans%20b%C3%AAchage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-12-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Education (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- federal student loan
1, record 4, English, federal%20student%20loan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medical leave and parental leave is for borrowers taking a break from studies for medical or mental health reasons, or after welcoming a child. During the leave, no interest is added to your loan, and you do not have to make payments. The leave applies to federal student loans, and provincial student loans from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. 2, record 4, English, - federal%20student%20loan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prêt étudiant fédéral
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%AAt%20%C3%A9tudiant%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prêt d'études fédéral 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%AAt%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le congé de maladie et le congé parental sont destinés aux emprunteurs qui ont mis leurs études en veilleuse pour des raisons de santé, notamment d'ordre mental, ou après avoir eu un enfant. Pendant le congé, votre prêt est exonéré d'intérêt et vous n'avez pas à effectuer de paiements. Le congé s'applique aux prêts d'études fédéraux et aux prêts d'études provinciaux du Nouveau-Brunswick, de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, de la Saskatchewan et de la Colombie-Britannique. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%AAt%20%C3%A9tudiant%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Préstamos
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- préstamo estudiantil federal
1, record 4, Spanish, pr%C3%A9stamo%20estudiantil%20federal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- préstamo federal para estudiantes 2, record 4, Spanish, pr%C3%A9stamo%20federal%20para%20estudiantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los préstamos estudiantiles pueden provenir del Gobierno federal (llamados "préstamos estudiantiles federales") o de fuentes privadas (como un banco, cooperativa de crédito, agencia estatal o institución educativa). 2, record 4, Spanish, - pr%C3%A9stamo%20estudiantil%20federal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Fibromyalgia Association of the Montréal Region
1, record 5, English, Fibromyalgia%20Association%20of%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20Region
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AFIM 1, record 5, English, AFIM
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of AFIM is defined as follows : defend and promote the interests of people with fibromyalgia in the Île-de-Montréal region; support its members in their quest for a better quality of life, including information on available resources; break the isolation of people with fibromyalgia; inform the community about the physiological, psychological and social aspects of fibromyalgia syndrome; raise the awareness of those affected, health professionals and social services, as well as the general public to the needs of people with fibromyalgia; to encourage and promote medical research that helps to better understand and treat fibromyalgia. 1, record 5, English, - Fibromyalgia%20Association%20of%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20Region
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association de la Fibromyalgie région Île-De-Montréal
1, record 5, French, Association%20de%20la%20Fibromyalgie%20r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%8Ele%2DDe%2DMontr%C3%A9al
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AFIM 1, record 5, French, AFIM
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat de l'AFIM se définit comme suit : défendre et promouvoir les intérêts des personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie dans la région de l'Île-de-Montréal; soutenir ses membres dans leur recherche d'une meilleure qualité de vie, notamment en les renseignant sur les ressources disponibles; briser l'isolement des personnes souffrant de fibromyalgie; informer la communauté sur les aspects physiologiques, psychologiques et sociaux du syndrome de la fibromyalgie; sensibiliser l'entourage des personnes atteintes, les professionnels de la santé et des services sociaux, ainsi que le grand public aux besoins des personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie; susciter et favoriser les recherches médicales qui permettent de mieux comprendre et traiter la fibromyalgie. 1, record 5, French, - Association%20de%20la%20Fibromyalgie%20r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%8Ele%2DDe%2DMontr%C3%A9al
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Problems
- Education (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Start2Finish
1, record 6, English, Start2Finish
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- KidsFest 2, record 6, English, KidsFest
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small local organization founded in 2000. 3, record 6, English, - Start2Finish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Start2Finish's mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada's at risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change. 4, record 6, English, - Start2Finish
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Problèmes sociaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Start2Finish
1, record 6, French, Start2Finish
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- KidsFest 2, record 6, French, KidsFest
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme local de petite envergure fondé en 2000. 3, record 6, French, - Start2Finish
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- break-away neck cord
1, record 7, English, break%2Daway%20neck%20cord
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- break-away lanyard 1, record 7, English, break%2Daway%20lanyard
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a client of Bruyère Helpline, your safety and health are of utmost concern to us. Keeping this in mind, we recently learned of some possible hazards in regards to the type of neck cords currently in use. The neck cord could present a hazard, if it does not break away when pulled upon. To guard against this identified risk, Bruyère Helpline is now offering to provide at no charge a break-away neck cord to all our clients. 1, record 7, English, - break%2Daway%20neck%20cord
Record 7, Key term(s)
- break away neck cord
- break away lanyard
- breakaway neck cord
- breakaway lanyard
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cordon détachable
1, record 7, French, cordon%20d%C3%A9tachable
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stylo-bille avec cordon détachable. 1, record 7, French, - cordon%20d%C3%A9tachable
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordon détachable : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 7, French, - cordon%20d%C3%A9tachable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Sustainable Development Research Institute
1, record 8, English, Sustainable%20Development%20Research%20Institute
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SDRI 1, record 8, English, SDRI
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Sustainable Development Research Institute(SDRI) was established in April 1991 to foster policy relevant research on sustainability. The Institute merged with the Institute of Resources and Environment in 2002 to form the Institute of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, within which SDRI remains as a research group. SDRI encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, departments and other centres at UBC, as well as other institutes and programs undertaking sustainability research in Canada and around the world. SDRI attempts to break away from the restrictions imposed by the traditional compartmentalization of research, and transcends disciplinary boundaries in its search for solutions. Our projects involve researchers from the natural sciences, applied sciences, health sciences, social sciences and humanities, working with partner organizations in the private, public and NGO sectors, with a strong focus on policy relevance and community engagement processes. 1, record 8, English, - Sustainable%20Development%20Research%20Institute
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Sustainable Development Research Institute
1, record 8, French, Sustainable%20Development%20Research%20Institute
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 9, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PATH 2, record 9, English, PATH
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PATH creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public-and private-sector partners, we help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Our work improves global health and well-being. 3, record 9, English, - Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 9, French, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PATH 2, record 9, French, PATH
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Programme de technologie sanitaire appropriée
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- track record
1, record 10, English, track%20record
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snow Big Deal, with a clean bill of health and a flawless break from the gates, won the $699, 000 All American Derby, setting a track record Sunday for the 440-yard distance. 2, record 10, English, - track%20record
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "track record" in its general sense: a performance. 3, record 10, English, - track%20record
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- record de piste
1, record 10, French, record%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fracassant le record de piste saisonnier par une seconde complète, Canaco Jean a bien répondu à l'appel de son conducteur, Stéphane Brosseau (photo), hier soir à l'Hippodrome de Montréal en s'appropriant les honneurs d'une division du Circuit Québec Élite pour chevaux et hongres âgés de quatre ans et plus. 2, record 10, French, - record%20de%20piste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Security Devices
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mercury detector 1, record 11, English, mercury%20detector
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mercury vapour analyzer which is used to measure the mercury level in the air. 2, record 11, English, - mercury%20detector
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Health & Safety has a Jerome mercury detector that will be used to check the mercury vapor concentration.... Compact high intensity mercury(HIM) tubes may release significant amounts of mercury vapors if they break while being used inside electronic equipment. If a HIM tubes breaks while in use, evacuate the laboratory and contact Health & Safety to monitor mercury vapor concentration inside the room with the Jerome mercury detector. 3, record 11, English, - mercury%20detector
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détecteur au mercure
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20au%20mercure
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détecteur au mercure, fabriqué en plastique, pour la protection des grandes fenêtres [...]. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20au%20mercure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Détecteur d'inclinaisons contenant des détecteurs au mercure avec émetteur radio codée. [Serrure] conçue pour la protection de tableaux ou autres propriétés de valeur amovibles. 3, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20au%20mercure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-10-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- health break
1, record 12, English, health%20break
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pause-santé
1, record 12, French, pause%2Dsant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme qui tend à remplacer la pause-café depuis que les gens, plus conscients des bienfaits d'une bonne alimentation, réduisent leur consommation de café pour la remplacer par celle de jus, d'eau, etc. 1, record 12, French, - pause%2Dsant%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-06-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- clean-contaminated wound
1, record 13, English, clean%2Dcontaminated%20wound
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These are operative wounds in which the respiratory, alimentary, or genitourinary tract is entered under controlled conditions and without unusual contamination. Specifically, operations involving the biliary tract, appendix, vagina, and oropharynx are included in this category, provided no evidence of infection or major break in technique is encountered.(Guidelines for the prevention of surgical wound infections-Infection control guidelines-Health and Welfare Canada). 2, record 13, English, - clean%2Dcontaminated%20wound
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- plaie propre-contaminée
1, record 13, French, plaie%20propre%2Dcontamin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de plaies opératoires, avec pénétration de la muqueuse des voies respiratoires, du tube digestif ou de l'appareil génito-urinaire, et ce, sous contrôle médical et sans autres contamination extrinsèque. Les plaies résultant d'opérations touchant aux voies biliaires, à l'appendice, au vagin et à l'oropharynx entrent dans cette catégorie, à condition qu'on n'y décèle aucun signe d'infection et qu'aucun problème technique important ne soit rencontré. (Guide de prévention des infections des plaies opératoires - Santé et Bien-être social Canada) 2, record 13, French, - plaie%20propre%2Dcontamin%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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