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ABI [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Hearing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auditory brainstem implant
1, record 1, English, auditory%20brainstem%20implant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 1, English, ABI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to retrocochlear hearing impairment. 2, record 1, English, - auditory%20brainstem%20implant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ABI is reported to enhance lip-reading skills as well as providing an awareness of environmental sound, although the ABI usually does not result in good levels of hearing. 3, record 1, English, - auditory%20brainstem%20implant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Ouïe
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- implant du tronc cérébral
1, record 1, French, implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les implants du tronc cérébral permettent de transformer les signaux analogiques enregistrés par un microphone en signaux électriques pour stimuler directement le noyau cochléaire. L’implant du tronc cérébral a bénéficié des technologies développées pour l’implant cochléaire, la stimulation se faisant dans ce cas sur le noyau cochléaire, et non sur les cellules ciliées. 2, record 1, French, - implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les implants du tronc cérébral ne réhabilitent toutefois pas l'audition, mais ils permettent de donner à la personne qui en bénéficie quelques sensations qui facilitent notamment la lecture sur les lèvres (lecture labiale). 3, record 1, French, - implant%20du%20tronc%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Financial Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active business income
1, record 2, English, active%20business%20income
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 2, record 2, English, ABI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- active income 3, record 2, English, active%20income
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... income earned from the active conduct of a business ... 4, record 2, English, - active%20business%20income
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Comptabilité générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- revenu provenant d'une entreprise exploitée activement
1, record 2, French, revenu%20provenant%20d%27une%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- revenu tiré d’une entreprise exploitée activement 2, record 2, French, revenu%20tir%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
correct, masculine noun
- bénéfice d'une entreprise active 1, record 2, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20d%27une%20entreprise%20active
correct, masculine noun
- revenu d'une entreprise exploitée activement 3, record 2, French, revenu%20d%27une%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
correct, masculine noun
- REEA 3, record 2, French, REEA
correct, masculine noun
- REEA 3, record 2, French, REEA
- bénéfice tiré d'une entreprise exploitée activement 4, record 2, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20tir%C3%A9%20d%27une%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bénéfice directement attribuable à une entreprise exploitée activement et produits accessoires provenant d'actifs que cette entreprise utilise. 1, record 2, French, - revenu%20provenant%20d%27une%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revenu provenant d'une entreprise exploitée activement : L'expression [...] est celle qu'utilise la législation fiscale canadienne. L'utilisation du mot «revenu» dans cette expression, là où l'on aurait attendu le mot «bénéfice», est critiquable. 1, record 2, French, - revenu%20provenant%20d%27une%20entreprise%20exploit%C3%A9e%20activement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acquired brain injury
1, record 3, English, acquired%20brain%20injury
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 2, record 3, English, ABI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An injury to the brain that has occurred since birth. 2, record 3, English, - acquired%20brain%20injury
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An ABI can be direct neurological insult or indirectly via metabolic/systemic illness. 2, record 3, English, - acquired%20brain%20injury
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lésion cérébrale acquise
1, record 3, French, l%C3%A9sion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20acquise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dommage au cerveau [survenant] après la naissance. 2, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9sion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20acquise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les dommages au cerveau peuvent être dus à une blessure traumatique à la tête, à des états comme l'anoxie (manque d'oxygène) ou à une infection. 2, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9sion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20acquise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lesión cerebral adquirida
1, record 3, Spanish, lesi%C3%B3n%20cerebral%20adquirida
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- alcohol beverage industry
1, record 4, English, alcohol%20beverage%20industry
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- alcohol industry 3, record 4, English, alcohol%20industry
- alcoholic beverage industry 4, record 4, English, alcoholic%20beverage%20industry
- alcoholic beverages industry 5, record 4, English, alcoholic%20beverages%20industry
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This attribute will give the alcohol beverage industry a standardized way to identify domestic and imported spirits, synchronize this information between manufactuer and wholesaler, and determine proper taxes accordingly. 6, record 4, English, - alcohol%20beverage%20industry
Record 4, Key term(s)
- beverage alcohol industry
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- industrie des boissons alcoolisées
1, record 4, French, industrie%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cardiovascular System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ankle brachial index
1, record 5, English, ankle%20brachial%20index
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 2, record 5, English, ABI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pressure index which compares ankle systolic pressure and brachial systolic pressure by means of a doppler (ultrasound) study. 1, record 5, English, - ankle%20brachial%20index
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice tibio-brachial
1, record 5, French, indice%20tibio%2Dbrachial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indice t:b 2, record 5, French, indice%20t%3Ab
correct, masculine noun
- indice de pression systolique cheville/bras 3, record 5, French, indice%20de%20pression%20systolique%20cheville%2Fbras
correct, masculine noun
- IPCB 3, record 5, French, IPCB
correct, masculine noun
- IPCB 3, record 5, French, IPCB
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On se sert régulièrement de l'indice de pression systolique cheville/bras (indice tibio-brachial) mesuré au Doppler (IPCB) pour diagnostiquer une artériopathie. 3, record 5, French, - indice%20tibio%2Dbrachial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice tibio-brachial; indice t:b : termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 4, record 5, French, - indice%20tibio%2Dbrachial
Record 5, Key term(s)
- indice tibiobrachial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Construction Standards and Regulations
- Real Estate
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Annual Building Inspection
1, record 6, English, Annual%20Building%20Inspection
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 6, English, ABI
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada 2, record 6, English, - Annual%20Building%20Inspection
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
- Immobilier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Inspection annuelle d'immeubles
1, record 6, French, Inspection%20annuelle%20d%27immeubles
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IAI 1, record 6, French, IAI
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 2, record 6, French, - Inspection%20annuelle%20d%27immeubles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Foreign Trade
- Water Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Automated Broker Interface
1, record 7, English, Automated%20Broker%20Interface
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 7, English, ABI
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic system allowing customhouse brokers and importers to interface via computer with the US Customs Service for transmitting entry and entry summary data on imported merchandise. 1, record 7, English, - Automated%20Broker%20Interface
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Commerce extérieur
- Transport par eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Automated Broker Interface
1, record 7, French, Automated%20Broker%20Interface
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ABI 1, record 7, French, ABI
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- interface de courtage automatisée
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- American Institute of Baking
1, record 8, English, American%20Institute%20of%20Baking
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 8, English, ABI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- American Institute of Baking
1, record 8, French, American%20Institute%20of%20Baking
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ABI 1, record 8, French, ABI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- American Butter Institute
1, record 9, English, American%20Butter%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ABI 1, record 9, English, ABI
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- American Butter Institute
1, record 9, French, American%20Butter%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ABI 1, record 9, French, ABI
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Application Binary Interface 1, record 10, English, Application%20Binary%20Interface
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Application Binary Interface 1, record 10, French, Application%20Binary%20Interface
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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