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PCV [13 records]

Record 1 2026-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy(PCV) is a disease primarily affecting the vascular layer of blood vessels in the choroid... resulting in damage to the overlying retina where the photoreceptor cells responsible for vision reside...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

La vasculopathie polypoïdale choroïdienne (VPC) se définit par un ensemble de lésions vasculaires comprenant des formations polypoïdales associées ou non à un réseau vasculaire choroïdien anormal.

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Macular hemorrhages can cause devasting visual loss... Most often, elderly patients with age-related macular degeneration are affected, followed by patients with retinal arterial macroaneurysms. Other conditions that can cause macular hemorrhages are PCV(polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy), secondary CNVMs [choroidal neovascular membranes] of various origin, posttraumatic choroidal ruptures, Valsalva-maculopathy, and Terson's syndrome. Basically, the source of bleeding that affects the macula is the choroidal or retinal vasculature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

L'hémorragie maculaire [...] est une complication cécitante aiguë et rare caractérisée par une accumulation de sang sous la rétine provenant de la circulation choroïdienne ou rétinienne. La principale cause de [l'hémorragie maculaire] est la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge exsudative [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Animal Diseases
  • Pig Raising
CONT

There are two types of porcine circovirus. Type 1(PCV-1 or Porcine Circovirus 1), identified for the first time in 1974 and recognized as a non-pathogenic agent, and type 2(PCV-2 or Porcine Circovirus 2), discovered in 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Élevage des porcs
CONT

Il y a deux types de circovirus porcin. Le type 1 [...] identifié pour la première fois en 1974 et reconnu comme un agent non pathogène; et le type 2 [...] découvert en 1997.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Cría de ganado porcino
CONT

El circovirus porcino (PCV) fue inicialmente descubierto como un contaminante no citopático de la línea celular PK-15 y fue caracterizado más tarde como un pequeño virus (17 nm), DNA no envuelto, con genoma circular. El PCV de las células PK-15 pertenece al tipo 1. La prevalencia y distribución en cerdos del PCV1 es desconocida y el papel de éste como agente patológico en el cerdo no es claro.

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Record 4 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

The valve that controls the flow of crankcase vapors in accordance with ventilation requirements for different engine speeds and loads.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Dispositif régulateur du débit de l'air admis dans le carter.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H2Cl2
formula, see observation
OBS

[An] intermediate product in PCV production [which involves a] toxic risk during transport.

OBS

A generic term referring to the two following isomers: 1,1-dichloroethene and 1,2-dichloroethene (q.v.)

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H2Cl2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H2Cl2
formula, see observation
DEF

Terme générique se rapportant à un dérivé chloré de l'éthylène dont il existe deux isomères : le 1,1-dichloroéthène et le 1,2-dichloroéthène (voir aussi ces fiches).

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H2Cl2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H2Cl2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C2H2Cl2

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Record 6 2010-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Public Carrier Vehicle Licence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

Traduction proposée par le service de traduction du Gouvernement ontarien.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Combustion gases, composed of water vapor and unburned fuel, that leak past the piston rings into the crankcase during normal engine operation.

CONT

As long as the PCV(positive crankcase ventilating) valve was working and the hoses and intake manifold port were open, blowby gases were recycled to the combustion chambers.

Key term(s)
  • blow-by gas
  • blow-by

French

Domaine(s)
  • Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 8 1993-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

A grommet has been added to hold the PCV valve in place, and the cap has been redesigned, allowing the valve to be directly attached to the PCV hose.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 9 1988-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Public Sector Budgeting
  • Government Accounting
OBS

FINCON SYSTEM.

Key term(s)
  • programme code vote

French

Domaine(s)
  • Budget des collectivités publiques
  • Comptabilité publique
DEF

Code à quatre chiffres utilisé dans le bloc de codage financier du système FINCON. Les chiffres désignent le crédit parlementaire, l'affectation, l'élément de planification et d'autres types de compte.

OBS

Cette désignation est utilisée au Secrétariat d'État du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 10 1986-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 11 1986-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A crankcase ventilation system; uses intake manifold vacuum to return crankcase vapors and blowby gases to the intake manifold to be burned, thereby preventing their escape into the atmosphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 12 1986-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machinery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines
OBS

Termes tirés d'un lexique des sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985.

Spanish

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Record 13 1981-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motors (Machinery)
OBS

positive crankcase ventilating sends the crankcase ventilating air up to the intake manifold so that it re-enters the engine cylinders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Moteurs mécaniques
OBS

limiter les émissions de polluants par les véhicules automobiles (...) dès 1963 (...) en imposant (...) le recyclage des gaz de carter (...)

Spanish

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