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HEARING DEVICE [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- telecommunications device for the deaf
1, record 1, English, telecommunications%20device%20for%20the%20deaf
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TDD 1, record 1, English, TDD
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- telecommunication device for the deaf 2, record 1, English, telecommunication%20device%20for%20the%20deaf
correct, noun
- TDD 2, record 1, English, TDD
correct, noun
- TDD 2, record 1, English, TDD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A telecommunications device for the deaf(TDD) is a device for text communications via telephone lines. It is used by people who cannot use a regular telephone due to a hearing or speech disability. A TDD is usually the size of a small laptop computer that includes a keyboard and small screen. By typing the message, a TDD user is able to send a message to another TDD device. 1, record 1, English, - telecommunications%20device%20for%20the%20deaf
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de télécommunication pour sourds
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20pour%20sourds
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ATS 1, record 1, French, ATS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil de télécommunication pour personnes sourdes 2, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20pour%20personnes%20sourdes
correct, masculine noun
- ATS 2, record 1, French, ATS
correct, masculine noun
- ATS 2, record 1, French, ATS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de télécommunication qui permet de s'entretenir par écrit avec un interlocuteur au moyen d'une ligne téléphonique. 3, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20pour%20sourds
Record 1, Key term(s)
- appareil de télécommunications pour sourds
- appareil de télécommunications pour personnes sourdes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de telecomunicación para los sordos
1, record 1, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20telecomunicaci%C3%B3n%20para%20los%20sordos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato electrónico [que] permite que los sordos o [las personas] con dificultades para oír se comuniquen vía texto a través del sistema telefónico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20telecomunicaci%C3%B3n%20para%20los%20sordos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Internet Protocol relay service
1, record 2, English, Internet%20Protocol%20relay%20service
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Internet Protocol relay 2, record 2, English, Internet%20Protocol%20relay
correct
- IP relay service 1, record 2, English, IP%20relay%20service
correct
- IP relay 3, record 2, English, IP%20relay
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IP relay service is offered to all subscribers of home or mobile phone service in Canada. In an IP relay service call, a person with a hearing or speech disability uses an Internet-enabled device... to reach a relay operator by logging into the IP relay provider's Web portal. 4, record 2, English, - Internet%20Protocol%20relay%20service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- service de relais par protocole Internet
1, record 2, French, service%20de%20relais%20par%20protocole%20Internet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- service de relais IP 2, record 2, French, service%20de%20relais%20IP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service de relais par téléscripteur (relais TTY) et le service de relais par protocole Internet [...] sont deux services de relais textuels. L'utilisateur du service de relais communique avec le centre de relais au moyen d'un dispositif de texte, et l'agent de relais établit la communication téléphonique vocale avec l'autre partie. 3, record 2, French, - service%20de%20relais%20par%20protocole%20Internet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hearing device
1, record 3, English, hearing%20device
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hearing device : an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - hearing%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil auditif
1, record 3, French, appareil%20auditif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil auditif : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 3, French, - appareil%20auditif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Hearing
- Noise Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hearing protector
1, record 4, English, hearing%20protector
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hearing protection device 2, record 4, English, hearing%20protection%20device
correct
- hearing-protective device 3, record 4, English, hearing%2Dprotective%20device
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A personal safety product (such as an earplug or earmuff) that is worn to reduce the harmful auditory and/or annoying effects of sound. 4, record 4, English, - hearing%20protector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Ouïe
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- protecteur auditif
1, record 4, French, protecteur%20auditif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- protecteur auriculaire 2, record 4, French, protecteur%20auriculaire
correct, masculine noun
- protecteur antibruit 3, record 4, French, protecteur%20antibruit
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- protecteur anti-bruit
- protecteur anti-bruits
- protecteur antibruits
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
- Oído
- Contaminación acústica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector para el oído
1, record 4, Spanish, protector%20para%20el%20o%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Teleprinters and Telex Networks
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- teletypewriter
1, record 5, English, teletypewriter
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TTY 2, record 5, English, TTY
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- teleprinter 3, record 5, English, teleprinter
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A printing telegraph instrument that has a signal-actuated mechanism to automatically print received messages. 4, record 5, English, - teletypewriter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] electronic device [has] a keyboard and a small screen [and] enables deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and hearing persons to communicate with each other using the telephone. 5, record 5, English, - teletypewriter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
teletypewriter; TTY: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by CSA International. 6, record 5, English, - teletypewriter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
teletypewriter; teleprinter; TTY: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 6, record 5, English, - teletypewriter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
teletypewriter; TTY: term, abbreviation and definition reproduced with the permission of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 7, record 5, English, - teletypewriter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Téléimprimeurs et réseau télex
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- téléimprimeur
1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- TTY 2, record 5, French, TTY
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- téléscripteur 3, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scripteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imprimante télégraphique, dotée d'un mécanisme de commande à signal, permettant l'impression automatique des messages reçus. 4, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cet] appareil électronique [est] doté d'un clavier et d'un petit écran [et] permet aux personnes sourdes, devenues sourdes, malentendantes et entendantes de communiquer entre elles par téléphone. 5, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
téléimprimeur; téléscripteur : termes et définition normalisés par la CSA International. 6, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
téléimprimeur; TTY : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation des termes de l'électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 6, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
téléimprimeur; téléscripteur : termes et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 7, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teleimpresoras y red télex
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- teletipo
1, record 5, Spanish, teletipo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- teleimpresora 1, record 5, Spanish, teleimpresora
feminine noun
- teleimpresor 2, record 5, Spanish, teleimpresor
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Hearing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- auditory brainstem implant
1, record 6, English, auditory%20brainstem%20implant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 6, English, ABI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to retrocochlear hearing impairment. 2, record 6, English, - auditory%20brainstem%20implant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ABI is reported to enhance lip-reading skills as well as providing an awareness of environmental sound, although the ABI usually does not result in good levels of hearing. 3, record 6, English, - auditory%20brainstem%20implant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Ouïe
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- implant du tronc cérébral
1, record 6, French, implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les implants du tronc cérébral permettent de transformer les signaux analogiques enregistrés par un microphone en signaux électriques pour stimuler directement le noyau cochléaire. L’implant du tronc cérébral a bénéficié des technologies développées pour l’implant cochléaire, la stimulation se faisant dans ce cas sur le noyau cochléaire, et non sur les cellules ciliées. 2, record 6, French, - implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les implants du tronc cérébral ne réhabilitent toutefois pas l'audition, mais ils permettent de donner à la personne qui en bénéficie quelques sensations qui facilitent notamment la lecture sur les lèvres (lecture labiale). 3, record 6, French, - implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Hearing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- diagnostic audiometer
1, record 7, English, diagnostic%20audiometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device that produces acoustic stimuli of known frequency and intensity for the measurement of hearing. 2, record 7, English, - diagnostic%20audiometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Ouïe
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- audiomètre de diagnostic
1, record 7, French, audiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20diagnostic
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Audiomètre utilisé dans le diagnostic des troubles de l'audition. 2, record 7, French, - audiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20diagnostic
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Oído
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- audiómetro de diagnóstico
1, record 7, Spanish, audi%C3%B3metro%20de%20diagn%C3%B3stico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Instrumento que] se usa para determinar el tipo de pérdida de audición presente, y para evaluar la capacidad auditiva. 1, record 7, Spanish, - audi%C3%B3metro%20de%20diagn%C3%B3stico
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-05-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- audiovisual aid
1, record 8, English, audiovisual%20aid
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 8, English, AVA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- audio-visual aid 3, record 8, English, audio%2Dvisual%20aid
correct
- AVA 2, record 8, English, AVA
correct
- AVA 2, record 8, English, AVA
- audio and visual aid 4, record 8, English, audio%20and%20visual%20aid
correct
- visual and audio aid 4, record 8, English, visual%20and%20audio%20aid
correct
- audio-visual means 5, record 8, English, audio%2Dvisual%20means
correct
- AV aid 6, record 8, English, AV%20aid
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device by means of which the learning process may be carried on through the senses of hearing and/or sight. 7, record 8, English, - audiovisual%20aid
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Audio-visual aids are the materials and devices used in learning situations to supplement the written or spoken word in the transmission of knowledge, attitudes, and ideas. 5, record 8, English, - audiovisual%20aid
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aide audiovisuelle
1, record 8, French, aide%20audiovisuelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- auxiliaire audiovisuel 2, record 8, French, auxiliaire%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- moyen audiovisuel 2, record 8, French, moyen%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- outil audiovisuel 3, record 8, French, outil%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- média audio-visuel 4, record 8, French, m%C3%A9dia%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- moyen audio-visuel 5, record 8, French, moyen%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- aide audio-visuelle 6, record 8, French, aide%20audio%2Dvisuelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
- outil audio-visuel 7, record 8, French, outil%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- instrument audio-visuel 2, record 8, French, instrument%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les aides audio-visuelles dans les conférences de formation. On désigne sous ce nom, tous les moyens de nature à fixer certaines notions dans l'esprit des auditeurs en faisant appel à leur mémoire visuelle ou auditive. L'expérience a montré que l'utilisation systématique de ces aides frappe l'attention et facilite beaucoup le travail de la mémoire [...] 8, record 8, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À la différence de toutes les autres aides audiovisuelles, l'ordinateur a [...] l'avantage d'interdire à l'étudiant toute passivité. 9, record 8, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans le domaine des langues, on attend d'un système qu'il intègre l'accès à des médias audio-visuels tel le projecteur de diapositives à présélection, le lecteur de cassettes audio ou vidéo à enroulement/déroulement rapide [...], le vidéodisque [...] et, à terme, des équipements de synthèse de la parole. 4, record 8, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audiovisuel; audiovisuelle : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 10, record 8, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- medio audiovisual
1, record 8, Spanish, medio%20audiovisual
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como medio audiovisual, el video presenta sus mensajes mediante la articulación de imágenes fijas o en movimiento, y sonidos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - medio%20audiovisual
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-10-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Disabled Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- amplifier
1, record 9, English, amplifier
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that can be worn by both the guide and the competitor to improve hearing during radio communication. 2, record 9, English, - amplifier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radio communication between guide and competitor is accepted. The guide can also use an amplifier. 3, record 9, English, - amplifier
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports adaptés
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 9, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui peut être porté par le guide et le compétiteur et qui permet une meilleure écoute durant la communication radio. 1, record 9, French, - amplificateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-05-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- communications ear plug
1, record 10, English, communications%20ear%20plug
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to improve hearing protection and speech reception communication. 2, record 10, English, - communications%20ear%20plug
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bouchon d'oreilles pour communications
1, record 10, French, bouchon%20d%27oreilles%20pour%20communications
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- orejeras de comunicación
1, record 10, Spanish, orejeras%20de%20comunicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orejeras de comunicación: Las orejeras asociadas a equipos de comunicación necesitan el uso de un sistema aéreo o por cable a través del cual puedan transmitirse señales, alarmas, mensajes o programas de entrenamiento. 1, record 10, Spanish, - orejeras%20de%20comunicaci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-05-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Noise Pollution
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ear defenders
1, record 11, English, ear%20defenders
correct, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ear protectors 1, record 11, English, ear%20protectors
correct, plural
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, such as a plug or ear muff, used to protect the human ear from loud noise that may be injurious to hearing, such as that of jet engines. 1, record 11, English, - ear%20defenders
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- protège-oreilles
1, record 11, French, prot%C3%A8ge%2Doreilles
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif tel un bouchon d'oreille ou un casque antibruit, qui sert à protéger l'oreille contre les bruits pouvant être néfastes pour l'ouïe. 1, record 11, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Doreilles
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
protège-oreilles : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 11, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Doreilles
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
- Contaminación acústica
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- orejeras
1, record 11, Spanish, orejeras
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- bug detector 1, record 12, English, bug%20detector
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- detector 1, record 12, English, detector
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electronic audio surveillance countermeasures device. The operator can see how he is proceeding either visually on a dial or through hearing the feed-back in his earphones. 1, record 12, English, - bug%20detector
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de microphones espions 1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20microphones%20espions
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le contre-espion des micros. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia (militar)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- detector
1, record 12, Spanish, detector
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todo aparato utilizado para descubrir la presencia de cuerpos o fenómenos invisibles. 1, record 12, Spanish, - detector
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-11-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
- Prostheses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wax guard
1, record 13, English, wax%20guard
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The disposable soft shell has an integrated wax guard that physically helps prevent earwax from entering the hearing aid, minimizing the inconvenience of device failure and downtime. 1, record 13, English, - wax%20guard
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
- Prothèses
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pare-cérumen
1, record 13, French, pare%2Dc%C3%A9rumen
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Points à vérifier si votre appareil auditif ne fonctionne pas. [...] Vérifiez qu'il n'y a pas de cérumen dans l'embout ou autour du pare-cérumen. 1, record 13, French, - pare%2Dc%C3%A9rumen
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- boot
1, record 14, English, boot
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Direct Audio Input(DAI) is where the signal travels directly into one or both hearing aids along a cord that is plugged into the receiver on one end, and the hearing aids on the other. A special "boot" or "shoe" slips over one end of the hearing aid and the cord plugs into this device. The hearing aid then passes the signal to the ear. 1, record 14, English, - boot
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- sabot
1, record 14, French, sabot
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des récepteurs sans fils, portés par les malentendants, changent les ondes lumineuses en ondes sonores destinées à atteindre l'oreille de l'auditeur. Ce dernier, s'il porte une prothèse auditive munie d'un phonocapteur, agrafe sur ses vêtements un récepteur particulier muni d'une "boucle magnétique" ou d'une "silhouette" placée entre la prothèse et la tête. Si la prothèse est munie d'une entrée audio, le porteur utilise le même type de récepteur, mais avec un fil et un "sabot" connectés à la prothèse. 1, record 14, French, - sabot
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-02-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Hearing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- automatic self-recording audiometer 1, record 15, English, automatic%20self%2Drecording%20audiometer
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audiometer : An electronic device that produces acoustic stimuli of known frequency and intensity for the measurement of hearing. 2, record 15, English, - automatic%20self%2Drecording%20audiometer
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pulse-tone and self-recording audiometers, if used, shall meet the requirements specified in Appendix C: "Audiometric Measuring Instruments". 3, record 15, English, - automatic%20self%2Drecording%20audiometer
Record 15, Key term(s)
- automatic audiometer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Ouïe
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- audiomètre à enregistrement automatique
1, record 15, French, audiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20enregistrement%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-01-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
- Prostheses
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- bone implanted hearing device 1, record 16, English, bone%20implanted%20hearing%20device
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Children’s Hospital Lexicon 1999. 1, record 16, English, - bone%20implanted%20hearing%20device
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
- Prothèses
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- prothèse auditive à conduction osseuse
1, record 16, French, proth%C3%A8se%20auditive%20%C3%A0%20conduction%20osseuse
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique 1999 de l'Hôpital pour enfants. 1, record 16, French, - proth%C3%A8se%20auditive%20%C3%A0%20conduction%20osseuse
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-11-05
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- The Ear
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- sub-cutaneous vibrotactile assistive listening device 1, record 17, English, sub%2Dcutaneous%20vibrotactile%20assistive%20listening%20device
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sub-cutaneous vibrotactile assistive listening device are currently being researched as an alternative method of "hearing". 1, record 17, English, - sub%2Dcutaneous%20vibrotactile%20assistive%20listening%20device
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Oreille
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- aide vibrotactile sous-cutanée
1, record 17, French, aide%20vibrotactile%20sous%2Dcutan%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par l'École d'orthophonie de l'Université d'Ottawa. 1, record 17, French, - aide%20vibrotactile%20sous%2Dcutan%C3%A9e
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1989-05-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- character seal
1, record 18, English, character%20seal
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mini-microcomputer electronic device with a keyboard designed to produce a printed tape for communication proposes between hearing/speech, deaf/blind, and motor handicapped people. Contains keyboard cover, character seal, a soft case, etc. 1, record 18, English, - character%20seal
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a Carson communicator. 1, record 18, English, - character%20seal
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- empreinte de caractères
1, record 18, French, empreinte%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les caractères sont représentés en relief sur les touches du clavier. 1, record 18, French, - empreinte%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- anti-stammering device
1, record 19, English, anti%2Dstammering%20device
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- Edimburg mask 2, record 19, English, Edimburg%20mask
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a device that electronically generates a noise when it senses the user's speech and that is intended to prevent the user from hearing the sounds of his or her own voice. The device is used to minimize a user's involuntary hesitative or repetitive speech. 1, record 19, English, - anti%2Dstammering%20device
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- masque d'Édimbourg
1, record 19, French, masque%20d%27%C3%89dimbourg
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- master hearing aid
1, record 20, English, master%20hearing%20aid
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an electronic device intended to simulate a hearing aid during audiometric testing. It has adjustable acoustic output levels, such as those for gain, output, and frequency response. 1, record 20, English, - master%20hearing%20aid
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- simulateur auditif pour audiométrie
1, record 20, French, simulateur%20auditif%20pour%20audiom%C3%A9trie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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