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HEARING DIFFICULTY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Hearing
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
1, record 1, English, auditory%20neuropathy%20spectrum%20disorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ANSD 1, record 1, English, ANSD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- auditory neuropathy 2, record 1, English, auditory%20neuropathy
correct, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder(ANSD) is a hearing disorder characterized by a disruption in the transmission of sound signals from the inner ear to the brain. This results in difficulty understanding speech and perceiving sounds, despite having normal or near-normal hearing sensitivity. ANSD can be caused by various factors, including genetic mutations, premature birth, or exposure to certain medications or infections. 3, record 1, English, - auditory%20neuropathy%20spectrum%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Ouïe
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affection du spectre des neuropathies auditives
1, record 1, French, affection%20du%20spectre%20des%20neuropathies%20auditives
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ASNA 1, record 1, French, ASNA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble du spectre des neuropathies auditives 2, record 1, French, trouble%20du%20spectre%20des%20neuropathies%20auditives
correct, masculine noun
- TSNA 2, record 1, French, TSNA
correct, masculine noun
- TSNA 2, record 1, French, TSNA
- neuropathie auditive 3, record 1, French, neuropathie%20auditive
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] affection dans laquelle les émissions otoacoustiques [...] d'un patient sont (ou ont été à un moment donné) présentes, et les réponses auditives du tronc cérébral sont au contraire anormales ou absentes. 2, record 1, French, - affection%20du%20spectre%20des%20neuropathies%20auditives
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- closed captioning
1, record 2, English, closed%20captioning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CC 2, record 2, English, CC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most TV shows in Canada come with the possibility of switching on a stream of printed words that translate sounds into readable text at the bottom of the screen. So-called "closed captioning" provides a way for people who have difficulty hearing to enjoy the television experience. 3, record 2, English, - closed%20captioning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sous-titrage codé
1, record 2, French, sous%2Dtitrage%20cod%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Canada, la plupart des émissions télévisées offrent la possibilité d'afficher en continu la transcription du contenu sonore sous forme de texte au bas de l'écran. Appelé «sous-titrage codé», ce procédé permet aux personnes malentendantes de regarder sans problème les émissions de télé. 2, record 2, French, - sous%2Dtitrage%20cod%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- subtitulación cerrada
1, record 2, Spanish, subtitulaci%C3%B3n%20cerrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- teletexto 1, record 2, Spanish, teletexto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como solución a esta "laguna" comunicativa nació el teletexto, también conocido como subtitulación cerrada porque sólo se activaba a demanda. Esta técnica requiere que el espectador posea una terminal televisiva con sistema de teletexto, de tal manera que pueda accionar voluntariamente los subtítulos que están "escondidos". 1, record 2, Spanish, - subtitulaci%C3%B3n%20cerrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-06-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Hearing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- telephone amplifier
1, record 3, English, telephone%20amplifier
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you have a standard telephone and have difficulty hearing what is said, a telephone amplifier may help. It will make incoming speech louder. 1, record 3, English, - telephone%20amplifier
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Ouïe
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur téléphonique
1, record 3, French, amplificateur%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des amplificateurs téléphoniques peuvent aussi se brancher à un téléphone ordinaire pour augmenter le volume de la parole. 1, record 3, French, - amplificateur%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hearing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hearing difficulty 1, record 4, English, hearing%20difficulty
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ouïe
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trouble auditif 1, record 4, French, trouble%20auditif
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régimes provinciaux d'assurance-hospitalisation - TPF&C 2, record 4, French, - trouble%20auditif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oído
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dificultad auditiva
1, record 4, Spanish, dificultad%20auditiva
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-04-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Hearing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- difficulty with hearing 1, record 5, English, difficulty%20with%20hearing
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Ouïe
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- diminution de l'acuité auditive 1, record 5, French, diminution%20de%20l%27acuit%C3%A9%20auditive
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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