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HOT LEG [6 records]

Record 1 2019-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Submarines (Naval Forces)
DEF

In a gas-cooled reactor, the piping connecting the core and the energy conversion system, channeling high-temperature gas.

CONT

The cycle of sodium through a... primary loop or a secondary loop typically divides into a "hot leg" and a "cold leg. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Sous-marins (Forces navales)
CONT

Le réacteur est à deux boucles, appelées A et B, chaque boucle ayant : - une seule branche chaude alimentant son propre générateur de vapeur (GV) à tubes d'échange droits [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
DEF

Any cramp in the arm, leg, or abdomen caused by depletion in the body of both water and salt owing to heat exhaustion, it usually occurs after vigorous physical exertion in an extremely hot environment or under other conditions that cause profuse sweating and depletion of body fluids and electrolytes.

CONT

Heat cramps appear to be caused by excessive loss of body salt through profuse sweating.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Contractions spasmodiques, involontaires des muscles, débutant à la face ou aux mains, pouvant gagner les membres et la paroi abdominale et très douloureuses.

CONT

Il n'a pas été constaté jusqu'ici de véritable pathologie thermique, c'est-à-dire de crampes de chaleur dans les mines de charbon [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Hydrotherapy
DEF

A bath in which an arm, or a leg, or the greater part of the body is immersed in hot water which is agitated by a whirling or churning current of equally hot water mixed with air.

OBS

The term "continuous flow bath" was extracted from "Crane Quality Products for Hospitals and Institutions", p. 51.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Hydrothérapie
DEF

Installation de bain servant au traitement de certaines affectations par hydromassage.

CONT

Inventée dans les années soixante-dix par l'américain Jacuzzi, la balnéothérapie ou hydromassage consiste à injecter de l'air dans l'eau du bain au moyen d'injecteurs placés au fond et sur les flancs de la baignoire. Les bulles ainsi produites assurent un brassage de l'eau et en éclatant, un hydromassage sur le corps, plus ou moins énergique selon le débit d'air [...] Les modèles les plus sophistiqués de baignoires de balnéothérapie sont équipés d'appareils de commande électronique programmant la durée du bain, l'ozonisation, le cycle autonettoyant ainsi que des changements de puissance assurant un massage variable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Hidroterapia
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Record 4 1997-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

Compression wrap : Elastic soft pouch holds the flexgel cold [or hot] pack in place and can be easily adjusted to a comfortable level of compression. The mesh side of the wrap, when used against the body, yields maximum heat transfer and virtually eliminates the risk of frostbite or tissue damage. Convenient adjustable self-stick closure... adjustable compression wrap for : Neck, back, arm, elbow, leg, knee, ankle or wherever you need relief.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 5 1997-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

Hot and cold compression wrap.

OBS

Compression wrap : Elastic soft pouch holds the flexgel cold [or hot] pack in place and can be easily adjusted to a comfortable level of compression. The mesh side of the wrap, when used against the body, yields maximum heat transfer and virtually eliminates the risk of frostbite or tissue damage. Convenient adjustable self-stick closure... adjustable compression wrap for : Neck, back, arm, elbow, leg, knee, ankle or wherever you need relief.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 6 1997-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

Hot and cold compression wrap.

OBS

Compression wrap : Elastic soft pouch holds the flexgel cold [or hot] pack in place and can be easily adjusted to a comfortable level of compression. The mesh side of the wrap, when used against the body, yields maximum heat transfer and virtually eliminates the risk of frostbite or tissue damage. Convenient adjustable self-stick closure... adjustable compression wrap for : Neck, back, arm, elbow, leg, knee, ankle or wherever you need relief.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux

Spanish

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