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LENS MASK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Prostheses
- The Eye
- Cosmetology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cosmetic contact lens
1, record 1, English, cosmetic%20contact%20lens
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contact lens specifically designed to change or mask the appearance of the eye. 1, record 1, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20lens
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cosmetic lenses are devices that can also be used for therapeutic purposes. 1, record 1, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20lens
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices. 2, record 1, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20lens
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cosmetic contact lens: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2006. 3, record 1, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20lens
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Prothèses
- Oeil
- Cosmétologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lentille de contact cosmétique
1, record 1, French, lentille%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lentille de contact spécifiquement conçue pour modifier ou masquer l'apparence de l'œil. 1, record 1, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lentilles de contact cosmétiques peuvent aussi être utilisées à des fins thérapeutiques. 2, record 1, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles. 3, record 1, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lentille de contact cosmétique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 2006. 4, record 1, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Prostheses
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- opaque tinted contact lens
1, record 2, English, opaque%20tinted%20contact%20lens
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- eye-masking tinted contact lens 1, record 2, English, eye%2Dmasking%20tinted%20contact%20lens
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contact lens with sufficient colour in order to mask all or most of the natural iris colour. 1, record 2, English, - opaque%20tinted%20contact%20lens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a colloquial term and not all such lenses are completely opaque. 1, record 2, English, - opaque%20tinted%20contact%20lens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices. 2, record 2, English, - opaque%20tinted%20contact%20lens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
opaque tinted contact lens; eye-masking tinted contact lens: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - opaque%20tinted%20contact%20lens
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Prothèses
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lentille de contact teintée opaque
1, record 2, French, lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20opaque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lentille de contact teintée pour masquer la teinte naturelle de l'œil 1, record 2, French, lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20pour%20masquer%20la%20teinte%20naturelle%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lentille de contact suffisamment colorée pour masquer totalement ou partiellement la couleur naturelle de l'iris. 1, record 2, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20opaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un terme usuel et ces lentilles ne sont pas toutes complètement opaques. 1, record 2, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20opaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles. 2, record 2, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20opaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lentille de contact teintée opaque; lentille de contact teintée pour masquer la teinte naturelle de l'œil : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - lentille%20de%20contact%20teint%C3%A9e%20opaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Prostheses
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cosmetic contact shell
1, record 3, English, cosmetic%20contact%20shell
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The contact lens shell specifically designed to change or mask the appearance of the eye. 1, record 3, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20shell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cosmetic shells are devices which can also be used for therapeutic purposes. 1, record 3, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20shell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices. 2, record 3, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20shell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cosmetic contact shell: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 3, English, - cosmetic%20contact%20shell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Prothèses
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coque de contact cosmétique
1, record 3, French, coque%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coque de contact spécifiquement conçue pour modifier ou masquer l'apparence de l'œil. 1, record 3, French, - coque%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les coques de contact cosmétiques peuvent aussi être utilisées à des fins thérapeutiques. 1, record 3, French, - coque%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles. 2, record 3, French, - coque%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coque de contact cosmétique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 3, French, - coque%20de%20contact%20cosm%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Cinematography
- Photoengraving
- Television Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mask
1, record 4, English, mask
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stationary or moving opaque image or shape used to hold back light from selected areas of a photograph. 2, record 4, English, - mask
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A mask is] employed to control the exposure of selected image areas in taking a photograph(especially trick photography) or in printing it-e. g. in motion picture work.... It may be positioned in the space between the camera lens and object or camera lens and image, or in contact with the image being printed. 3, record 4, English, - mask
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
- Photogravure
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cache
1, record 4, French, cache
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface opaque, de forme variable et appropriée, utilisée à la prise de vue ou au laboratoire pour masquer une partie du négatif et constituer une réserve non impressionnée de l'image. 2, record 4, French, - cache
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Cinematografía
- Fotograbado
- Televisión (Artes escénicas)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocultador
1, record 4, Spanish, ocultador
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papel negro opaco provisto de un agujero oval, o recortado de cualquier otro modo, que se interpone entre el clisé y el papel positivo para que éste solamente sea impresionado por una parte de la fotografía. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ocultador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lens mask
1, record 5, English, lens%20mask
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lens mask : term linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology. 2, record 5, English, - lens%20mask
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masque d'objectif
1, record 5, French, masque%20d%27objectif
see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masque d'objectif : terme établi dans le cadre de la conception et de la mise au point de la technique du cinéma grand format. 2, record 5, French, - masque%20d%27objectif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nosecup
1, record 6, English, nosecup
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- nose cup 2, record 6, English, nose%20cup
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nosecups for the Scott-O-Vista full facepiece.... 3, record 6, English, - nosecup
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nosecup. Eliminates moisture accumulation on the lens of the Scott-O-Vista mask in low temperatures. 3, record 6, English, - nosecup
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- demi-masque intérieur
1, record 6, French, demi%2Dmasque%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- coure-nez 2, record 6, French, coure%2Dnez
masculine noun
- coupe nasale 3, record 6, French, coupe%20nasale
avoid, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie constituante de la pièce faciale d'un masque complet. Elle se trouve à l'intérieur et recouvre le nez du porteur du masque. 4, record 6, French, - demi%2Dmasque%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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