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PCV [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
1, record 1, English, polypoidal%20choroidal%20vasculopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PCV 1, record 1, English, PCV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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... 2, record 1, English, - polypoidal%20choroidal%20vasculopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vasculopathie polypoïdale choroïdienne
1, record 1, French, vasculopathie%20polypo%C3%AFdale%20choro%C3%AFdienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VPC 1, record 1, French, VPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vasculopathie choroïdienne polypoïdale 2, record 1, French, vasculopathie%20choro%C3%AFdienne%20polypo%C3%AFdale
correct, feminine noun
- VCP 2, record 1, French, VCP
correct, feminine noun
- VCP 2, record 1, French, VCP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - vasculopathie%20polypo%C3%AFdale%20choro%C3%AFdienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Blood
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- macular hemorrhage
1, record 2, English, macular%20hemorrhage
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- macular haemorrhage 2, record 2, English, macular%20haemorrhage
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - macular%20hemorrhage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sang
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hémorragie maculaire
1, record 2, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20maculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 1, record 2, French, - h%C3%A9morragie%20maculaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Animal Diseases
- Pig Raising
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- porcine circovirus
1, record 3, English, porcine%20circovirus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PCV 1, record 3, English, PCV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - porcine%20circovirus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des porcs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- circovirus porcin
1, record 3, French, circovirus%20porcin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CVP 1, record 3, French, CVP
correct, masculine noun
- PCV 1, record 3, French, PCV
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - circovirus%20porcin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado porcino
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- circovirus porcino
1, record 3, Spanish, circovirus%20porcino
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCV 1, record 3, Spanish, PCV
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, Spanish, - circovirus%20porcino
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- PCV valve
1, record 4, English, PCV%20valve
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- positive crankcase ventilation valve 2, record 4, English, positive%20crankcase%20ventilation%20valve
correct
- positive-crankcase-ventilation valve 3, record 4, English, positive%2Dcrankcase%2Dventilation%20valve
correct
- positive-crankcase-ventilating-system regulator valve 3, record 4, English, positive%2Dcrankcase%2Dventilating%2Dsystem%20regulator%20valve
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The valve that controls the flow of crankcase vapors in accordance with ventilation requirements for different engine speeds and loads. 3, record 4, English, - PCV%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- soupape de recyclage des gaz de carter
1, record 4, French, soupape%20de%20recyclage%20des%20gaz%20de%20carter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- soupape RGC 2, record 4, French, soupape%20RGC
correct
- soupape de recyclage des gaz du carter 2, record 4, French, soupape%20de%20recyclage%20des%20gaz%20du%20carter
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif régulateur du débit de l'air admis dans le carter. 1, record 4, French, - soupape%20de%20recyclage%20des%20gaz%20de%20carter
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dichloroethylene
1, record 5, English, dichloroethylene
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dichloroethene 2, record 5, English, dichloroethene
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An] intermediate product in PCV production [which involves a] toxic risk during transport. 3, record 5, English, - dichloroethylene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A generic term referring to the two following isomers: 1,1-dichloroethene and 1,2-dichloroethene (q.v.) 2, record 5, English, - dichloroethylene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H2Cl2 4, record 5, English, - dichloroethylene
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dichloroéthylène
1, record 5, French, dichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dichloréthylène 2, record 5, French, dichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- dichloroéthène 3, record 5, French, dichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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). 4, record 5, French, - dichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H2Cl2 5, record 5, French, - dichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- dicloroetileno
1, record 5, Spanish, dicloroetileno
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H2Cl2 2, record 5, Spanish, - dicloroetileno
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- PCV Licence 1, record 6, English, PCV%20Licence
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Carrier Vehicle Licence. 1, record 6, English, - PCV%20Licence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- permis de véhicule commercial de transport public
1, record 6, French, permis%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20commercial%20de%20transport%20public
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction proposée par le service de traduction du Gouvernement ontarien. 1, record 6, French, - permis%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20commercial%20de%20transport%20public
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- blowby gas
1, record 7, English, blowby%20gas
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- blowby 2, record 7, English, blowby
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion gases, composed of water vapor and unburned fuel, that leak past the piston rings into the crankcase during normal engine operation. 2, record 7, English, - blowby%20gas
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 7, English, - blowby%20gas
Record 7, Key term(s)
- blow-by gas
- blow-by
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gaz perdu
1, record 7, French, gaz%20perdu
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gaz de fuite 1, record 7, French, gaz%20de%20fuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- PCV hose
1, record 8, English, PCV%20hose
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- positive crankcase ventilation hose 2, record 8, English, positive%20crankcase%20ventilation%20hose
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, English, - PCV%20hose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tuyau de recyclage des gaz du carter
1, record 8, French, tuyau%20de%20recyclage%20des%20gaz%20du%20carter
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-02-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Government Accounting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- program code vote
1, record 9, English, program%20code%20vote
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PCV 1, record 9, English, PCV
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FINCON SYSTEM. 2, record 9, English, - program%20code%20vote
Record 9, Key term(s)
- programme code vote
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Comptabilité publique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- code du crédit du programme
1, record 9, French, code%20du%20cr%C3%A9dit%20du%20programme
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 1, record 9, French, CCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 9, French, - code%20du%20cr%C3%A9dit%20du%20programme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette désignation est utilisée au Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 2, record 9, French, - code%20du%20cr%C3%A9dit%20du%20programme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-04-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- PCV port
1, record 10, English, PCV%20port
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- orifice du système de recyclage des gaz du carter
1, record 10, French, orifice%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20recyclage%20des%20gaz%20du%20carter
proposal, masculine 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 1986-02-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- positive crankcase ventilation
1, record 11, English, positive%20crankcase%20ventilation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PCV 1, record 11, English, PCV
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- closed crankcase ventilation 2, record 11, English, closed%20crankcase%20ventilation
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, English, - positive%20crankcase%20ventilation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- recyclage des gaz du carter
1, record 11, French, recyclage%20des%20gaz%20du%20carter
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- recyclage des vapeurs d'huile 2, record 11, French, recyclage%20des%20vapeurs%20d%27huile
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-02-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- positive crankcase ventilation valve 1, record 12, English, positive%20crankcase%20ventilation%20valve
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- PCV valve 1, record 12, English, PCV%20valve
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Machines
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- valve de ventilation forcée du carter
1, record 12, French, valve%20de%20ventilation%20forc%C3%A9e%20du%20carter
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés d'un lexique des sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985. 1, record 12, French, - valve%20de%20ventilation%20forc%C3%A9e%20du%20carter
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-03-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- positive crankcase ventilating 1, record 13, English, positive%20crankcase%20ventilating
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- losed crankcase ventilating system 1, record 13, English, losed%20crankcase%20ventilating%20system
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positive crankcase ventilating sends the crankcase ventilating air up to the intake manifold so that it re-enters the engine cylinders. 1, record 13, English, - positive%20crankcase%20ventilating
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- recyclage des gaz de carter 1, record 13, French, recyclage%20des%20gaz%20de%20carter
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limiter les émissions de polluants par les véhicules automobiles (...) dès 1963 (...) en imposant (...) le recyclage des gaz de carter (...) 1, record 13, French, - recyclage%20des%20gaz%20de%20carter
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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