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MUSCLE POWER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Sports - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bootcamp
1, record 1, English, bootcamp
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boot camp 2, record 1, English, boot%20camp
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of intensive exercises that builds strength, speed and power through cardio training and muscle conditioning. 3, record 1, English, - bootcamp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Sports - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- camp d'entraînement
1, record 1, French, camp%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cours d'exercices intensifs qui permet de développer la force, la vitesse et la puissance grâce à des entraînements de cardio et de renforcement musculaire. 2, record 1, French, - camp%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- camp d'entrainement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shooting para sport
1, record 2, English, shooting%20para%20sport
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- para shooting 2, record 2, English, para%20shooting
correct
- adaptive shooting 3, record 2, English, adaptive%20shooting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para shooting, which involves the use of pneumatic rifles and pistols to shoot at a paper target, has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1976... At the Paralympic Games, para shooting competitions are open to athletes with various physical impairments, including impaired muscle power, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis, and/or impaired passive range of movement. 3, record 2, English, - shooting%20para%20sport
Record 2, Key term(s)
- shooting parasport
- parashooting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- paratir sportif
1, record 2, French, paratir%20sportif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- paratir 2, record 2, French, paratir
correct, masculine noun
- tir sportif handisport 3, record 2, French, tir%20sportif%20handisport
correct, masculine noun
- para tir sportif 4, record 2, French, para%20tir%20sportif
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- para tir 5, record 2, French, para%20tir
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variante du tir sportif pratiquée par des athlètes ayant un handicap physique. 6, record 2, French, - paratir%20sportif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
para tir sportif; para tir : L'élément «para» est parfois employé comme qualificatif devant un nom pour désigner un sport pratiqué par une personne en situation de handicap. Cet emploi est déconseillé, car il ne respecte pas les règles de syntaxe du français. Il convient plutôt d'employer l'élément «para-» en tant que préfixe, c'est-à-dire soudé au mot avec lequel il forme un terme. 6, record 2, French, - paratir%20sportif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- presbyopia
1, record 3, English, presbyopia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The condition of vision commonly seen after the middle forties, due to diminished power of accommodation from impaired elasticity of the crystalline lens or a weakening of the ciliary muscle, whereby the near point of distinct vision is removed farther from the eye so that the individual has difficulties in focusing on near objects. 2, record 3, English, - presbyopia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- presbytie
1, record 3, French, presbytie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difficulté à distinguer nettement les objets rapprochés, causée par une diminution du pouvoir accommodateur de l'œil, tenant soit à un changement d'activité du muscle ciliaire, soit à une modification dans l'élasticité du cristallin. 2, record 3, French, - presbytie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- presbicia
1, record 3, Spanish, presbicia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- presbiopía 1, record 3, Spanish, presbiop%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- self-help device
1, record 4, English, self%2Dhelp%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- self-help aid 1, record 4, English, self%2Dhelp%20aid
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A self-help device is one which assists [the disabled person] in performing various functions, or is one without which the person could not perform certain activities at all.... self-help aids... provide positioning or support, as in a wheelchair, for purposes of maintaining body alignment, provide stabilization of objects, [serve as] compensation for lost muscle power [and] for loss of range of motion in an extremity... 1, record 4, English, - self%2Dhelp%20device
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is impossible to describe or even to list the number of self-help devices which exist today. [One] of the assists for the activity of eating [is a] cuff or U-shaped clip which fits around the palm of the hand and has a pocket into which the handles of utensils can be placed [enabling] patients with loss of full grasp to eat as normally as possible. Handles of utensils can be enlarged or built-up or curved ... and pegs or rings can be placed on handles to assist grasp ... 1, record 4, English, - self%2Dhelp%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aide fonctionnelle
1, record 4, French, aide%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet, instrument ou appareil, à l'exception des prothèses et des orthèses, qui facilite les activités courantes des handicapés. On distingue les aides fonctionnelles de locomotion (canne, fauteuil roulant), les aides sensorielles (lunettes, amplificateur auditif), les aides de préhension, de toilette, de ménage, de table, d'habillage, etc. 1, record 4, French, - aide%20fonctionnelle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- aide technique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Rehabilitación (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo adaptado
1, record 4, Spanish, dispositivo%20adaptado
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flail hip
1, record 5, English, flail%20hip
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hip completely lacking muscle power. 1, record 5, English, - flail%20hip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hanche ballante
1, record 5, French, hanche%20ballante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadera bailante
1, record 5, Spanish, cadera%20bailante
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-02-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- paresis
1, record 6, English, paresis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slight or incomplete paralysis, with reduction in muscle power. 2, record 6, English, - paresis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- parésie
1, record 6, French, par%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paralysie légère ou incomplète avec diminution de la force musculaire. 2, record 6, French, - par%C3%A9sie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parésie spasmodique. 3, record 6, French, - par%C3%A9sie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- paresia
1, record 6, Spanish, paresia
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- paresis 2, record 6, Spanish, paresis
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parálisis incompleta. 3, record 6, Spanish, - paresia
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- muscle weakness
1, record 7, English, muscle%20weakness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reduced strength or power of single or repeated muscle contractions. Endurance alone is a less reliable indicator of muscle disease and may be related to motivation or to systemic illness. 2, record 7, English, - muscle%20weakness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Muscle weakness as a result of inflammatory myopathies occurs typically in proximal portions of the limbs, whereas weakness caused by most neuropathies is found in a distal or peripheral part. 2, record 7, English, - muscle%20weakness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- faiblesse musculaire
1, record 7, French, faiblesse%20musculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- diminution de la force musculaire 2, record 7, French, diminution%20de%20la%20force%20musculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La faiblesse musculaire sans atteinte neurologique se traduit par une sensation subjective de manque de force ou par un dérobement surtout aux membres inférieurs ou par une difficulté à se relever, etc. Elle entraîne un certain nombre de phénomènes de compensation : nécessité de prendre à deux mains la poignée d'une porte pour la tourner, par exemple. 3, record 7, French, - faiblesse%20musculaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Toute diminution de la force musculaire doit être appréciée dans son degré et dans sa répartition topographique, par l'établissement d'un bilan musculaire. 4, record 7, French, - faiblesse%20musculaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- debilidad muscular
1, record 7, Spanish, debilidad%20muscular
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-06-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- road vehicle
1, record 8, English, road%20vehicle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any vehicle that is designed to be drawn or propelled on land, including on ice roads, by any power other than muscle power and includes a machine designed to derive support in the atmosphere from reactions against the earth's surface of air expelled from the machine, but does not include a railway vehicle. 1, record 8, English, - road%20vehicle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition used by Transport Canada. 2, record 8, English, - road%20vehicle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- véhicule routier
1, record 8, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20routier
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule qui est conçu pour être tiré ou propulsé à terre, y compris sur les routes tracées sur la glace, au moyen d'une force autre que la force musculaire. La présente définition comprend les engins conçus pour se maintenir dans l'atmosphère par l'effet de la réaction, sur la surface de la terre, de l'air qu'ils expulsent, mais exclut les véhicules ferroviaires. 1, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20routier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition qu'utilise Transports Canada. 2, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20routier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo de carretera
1, record 8, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20carretera
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por oposición a "vehículo de uso múltiple" o "vehículo utilitario". 1, record 8, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20carretera
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Aerospace Medicine
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- muscle atrophy research and exercise system
1, record 9, English, muscle%20atrophy%20research%20and%20exercise%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MARES 1, record 9, English, MARES
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- muscular atrophy research and exercise system 2, record 9, English, muscular%20atrophy%20research%20and%20exercise%20system
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MARES is aisle mounted, capable of assessing the strength of isolated muscle groups around joints, or complete limbs by controlling and measuring interrelationship between position/velocity and torque/force as a function of time. It has interfaces to the US Lab or Columbus Laboratory. Sensors, direct drive motor, battery and electronics are housed in the "Main Box". Chair and human adapters provide the subject restraints. The Microgravity Isolation Frame, to which the Main Box attaches, minimises disturbances to other payloads. MARES uses the Human Research Facility portable computer(HRF PC) for interacting with the subject/operator. MARES is capable of acquiring data, controlling and providing power to external devices(HRF PC, PEMS, EMG amplifiers, etc.), and transfers real time data to the rack mounted Workstation for downlink. It is capable of 1 hour of stand-alone data collection... 3, record 9, English, - muscle%20atrophy%20research%20and%20exercise%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle atrophy research and exercise system; MARES: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 9, English, - muscle%20atrophy%20research%20and%20exercise%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Médecine aérospatiale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'exercice et de recherche en atrophie musculaire
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exercice%20et%20de%20recherche%20en%20atrophie%20musculaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MARES 2, record 9, French, MARES
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- système de recherche et d'exercice en atrophie musculaire 3, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20recherche%20et%20d%27exercice%20en%20atrophie%20musculaire
correct, masculine noun
- système d'exercice MARES 4, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exercice%20MARES
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
André Kuipers [...] coordonne les données scientifiques utilisées pour le développement du système d'exercice et de recherche en atrophie musculaire et du stimulateur musculaire électrique percutané, qui sont destinés à la Station spatiale internationale. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exercice%20et%20de%20recherche%20en%20atrophie%20musculaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'exercice et de recherche en atrophie musculaire; MARES : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exercice%20et%20de%20recherche%20en%20atrophie%20musculaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- muscle power
1, record 10, English, muscle%20power
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- puissance musculaire
1, record 10, French, puissance%20musculaire
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-10-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- conditioning belt 1, record 11, English, conditioning%20belt
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Create greater muscle size and power... Strap on one of Weider's lifting belts... Two styles are available : I. F. B. B. Approved Bodybuilding Training Belt, extra wide in back for maximum support during heavy squats, dead lifts, overhead work, etc.(and the) I. W. F. Approved Competition Belt.... Made of the finest durable leather to resist sagging... 2, record 11, English, - conditioning%20belt
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ceinture d'entraînement
1, record 11, French, ceinture%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portez une des ceintures Weider et servez-vous de poids très lourds (...). Deux modèles sont disponibles approuvés par la IFBB, très large au dos pour assurer un soutien maximum au dos pendant les lourds squats, les soulevés de terre, les élévations au-dessus de la tête, etc. Le modèle étroit est approuvé par la F.I.A. destiné particulièrement aux powerlifters et aux haltérophiles, il assure plus de puissance et de stabilité au dos. Faites du meilleur cuir qui résiste aux ondulations (...). Arnold Schwarzenegger est prêt à forcer à l'entraînement en portant la ceinture d'entraînement Weider. 1, record 11, French, - ceinture%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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