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HEALTH BREAK [13 records]

Record 1 2025-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Concrete
  • Man-Made Construction Materials
  • Anti-pollution Measures
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de béton
  • Matériaux de construction artificiels
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

Béton auquel on a ajouté un photocatalyseur afin de décomposer les polluants atmosphériques en substances moins nocives pour la santé et l'environnement.

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.

Key term(s)
  • béton photo-catalytique

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
  • Vegetable Crop Production
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
  • Production légumière

Spanish

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Record 4 2020-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loans
  • Education (General)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prêts et emprunts
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Préstamos
  • Pedagogía (Generalidades)
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).

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Record 5 2019-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Human Diseases - Various
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Maladies humaines diverses
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.

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Problems
  • Education (General)
OBS

A small local organization founded in 2000.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme local de petite envergure fondé en 2000.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hygiene and Health
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.

Key term(s)
  • break away neck cord
  • break away lanyard
  • breakaway neck cord
  • breakaway lanyard

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé
CONT

Stylo-bille avec cordon détachable.

OBS

cordon détachable : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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Record 8 2010-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Environmental Management
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Gestion environnementale

Spanish

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Record 9 2005-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Key term(s)
  • Programme de technologie sanitaire appropriée

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
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.

OBS

Not to be confused with "track record" in its general sense: a performance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
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.

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Security Devices
DEF

A mercury vapour analyzer which is used to measure the mercury level in the air.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
CONT

Détecteur au mercure, fabriqué en plastique, pour la protection des grandes fenêtres [...].

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.

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
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.

Spanish

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Record 13 1988-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
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).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
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)

Spanish

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