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MOUTH BALLOON [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Stomach
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gastric balloon
1, record 1, English, gastric%20balloon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intragastric balloon 2, record 1, English, intragastric%20balloon
correct
- IGB 3, record 1, English, IGB
correct
- IGB 3, record 1, English, IGB
- gastric bubble 4, record 1, English, gastric%20bubble
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 1, English, - gastric%20balloon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 1, English, - gastric%20balloon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- intra-gastric balloon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Estomac
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ballon intragastrique
1, record 1, French, ballon%20intragastrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ballon intra-gastrique 2, record 1, French, ballon%20intra%2Dgastrique
correct, masculine noun
- ballon gastrique 3, record 1, French, ballon%20gastrique
correct, masculine noun
- ballonnet intragastrique 4, record 1, French, ballonnet%20intragastrique
masculine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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]. 5, record 1, French, - ballon%20intragastrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - ballon%20intragastrique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ballonnet intra-gastrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Exhaust Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Dust Removal
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- balloon flue
1, record 2, English, balloon%20flue
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - balloon%20flue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système d'échappement (Composants mécaniques)
- Dépoussiérage
- Mesures antipollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conduit de dépoussiéreur
1, record 2, French, conduit%20de%20d%C3%A9poussi%C3%A9reur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flight skirt 2, record 3, English, flight%20skirt
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extra shroud around mouth of balloon to protect burner from wind gusts. 3, record 3, English, - skirt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 3, English, - skirt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jupe
1, record 3, French, jupe
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large bande de tissu ignifuge entourant la bouche et assurant une meilleure protection de la flamme en cas de rafales. 2, record 3, French, - jupe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mouth of the balloon 2, record 4, English, mouth%20of%20the%20balloon
- throat 2, record 4, English, throat
- neck 2, record 4, English, neck
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The large opening at the base of the hot air balloon. 3, record 4, English, - mouth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouche
1, record 4, French, bouche
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bouche du ballon 1, record 4, French, bouche%20du%20ballon
feminine noun
- bouche de la montgolfière 1, record 4, French, bouche%20de%20la%20montgolfi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie inférieure de l'enveloppe qui est ouverte et par laquelle la flamme du brûleur s'engouffre. 2, record 4, French, - bouche
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 5, English, - gore
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lobe
1, record 5, French, lobe
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Nomex base panel 1, record 6, English, Nomex%20base%20panel
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomex is a brand name and refers to fire-resistant fabric. Base panels are found around the mouth of the balloon. 1, record 6, English, - Nomex%20base%20panel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- panneau inférieur en Nomex
1, record 6, French, panneau%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20en%20Nomex
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- panneau en Nomex 1, record 6, French, panneau%20en%20Nomex
masculine noun
- panneau Nomex 1, record 6, French, panneau%20Nomex
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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