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MOUTH BALLOON [6 records]

Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stomach
  • Dietetics
DEF

An expandable device introduced in the stomach as a temporary obesity treatment to reduce the stomach’s capacity, thus reducing food intake and body weight.

CONT

The Heliosphere Intragastric Balloon System is a temporary non-surgical obesity treatment that induces short-term weight loss by partially filling the stomach to achieve satiety.... The deflated balloon is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using an endoscope. It is then filled with air to a final volume of 650 mL to 750 mL and released to float freely in the stomach. The balloon is used with a supervised calorie-restricted diet, and must be removed after six months. Another type of intragastric balloon is the BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon System[, ] a silicone balloon filled with saline.

Key term(s)
  • intra-gastric balloon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Estomac
  • Diététique
DEF

Dispositif gonflable implanté [temporairement] dans l'estomac comme adjonction à la thérapie de l'obésité [afin de réduire le volume de l'estomac et, par conséquent, la prise alimentaire et le poids].

CONT

Le ballon intra-gastrique Héliosphère est un traitement temporaire non chirurgical de l'obésité qui permet une perte de poids à court terme en occupant du volume dans l'estomac afin de provoquer la sensation de satiété. [...] Le ballon sans air est introduit dans l'œsophage jusqu'à l'estomac à l'aide d'un endoscope. Il est gonflé par la suite pour occuper un volume final de 650 ml à 750 ml et libéré pour flotter librement dans l'estomac. Le ballon est utilisé de pair avec un régime d'amaigrissement surveillé et doit être retiré dans un délai de six mois. Un autre type de ballon intra-gastrique est le ballon intra-gastrique BioEnterics[,] un ballon en silicone qui se remplit de sérum physiologique.

Key term(s)
  • ballonnet intra-gastrique

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Exhaust Systems (Mechanical Components)
  • Dust Removal
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

Hot gases leave the flow domain through the duct to the balloon flue, while air and fugitive emissions can flow out from the hood mouth and hood gaps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système d'échappement (Composants mécaniques)
  • Dépoussiérage
  • Mesures antipollution

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
DEF

Extra shroud around mouth of balloon to protect burner from wind gusts.

CONT

The skirt, made of a fireproof fabric to protect the envelope from being scorched by the flame from the burner, also helps to direct the burner’s heat upward into the balloon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
DEF

Large bande de tissu ignifuge entourant la bouche et assurant une meilleure protection de la flamme en cas de rafales.

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
DEF

The large opening at the base of the hot air balloon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
DEF

Partie inférieure de l'enveloppe qui est ouverte et par laquelle la flamme du brûleur s'engouffre.

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
CONT

A gore is limited by two vertical tapes(from the top to the mouth) and is bulging when the balloon is inflated. A balloon can have, for instance, 24 gores or large vertical sections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
OBS

Nomex is a brand name and refers to fire-resistant fabric. Base panels are found around the mouth of the balloon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs

Spanish

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