TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

BACK CENTRAL OPTIC ZONE DIAMETRE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Orthoses
  • Prostheses
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
Ø0
symbol, see observation
DEF

The diameter of the posterior central optic zone of a concentric multifocal contact lens.

OBS

Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices.

OBS

In the symbol, the number "0" is written in subscript (Ø0).

OBS

back central optic zone diameter: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2006.

Key term(s)
  • back central optic zone diametre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Orthèses
  • Prothèses
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ø0
symbol, see observation
DEF

Diamètre de la zone optique centrale postérieure d'une lentille de contact multifocale concentrique.

OBS

Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles.

OBS

Dans le symbole, le chiffre «0» s'écrit en indice (Ø0).

OBS

diamètre de la zone optique centrale postérieure : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 2006.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: