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DON [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Bones and Joints
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dysbaric osteonecrosis
1, record 1, English, dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DON 2, record 1, English, DON
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dysbaric bone necrosis 3, record 1, English, dysbaric%20bone%20necrosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dysbaric osteonecrosis is a form of avascular or aseptic necrosis of bone associated with pressure changes. The major joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees) are most often affected, although any bone can be involved. 4, record 1, English, - dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dysbaric osteonecrosis is associated with prolonged hyperbaric exposure and rapid decompression that cause nitrogen bubbles to enter the fatty marrow–containing shafts of long bones leading to reduction in blood flow and subsequent osteonecrosis. 5, record 1, English, - dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Os et articulations
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ostéonécrose dysbarique
1, record 1, French, ost%C3%A9on%C3%A9crose%20dysbarique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ostéonécrose dysbarique est une pathologie osseuse rare qui touche essentiellement les plongeurs professionnels et les travailleurs en milieu hyperbare. 2, record 1, French, - ost%C3%A9on%C3%A9crose%20dysbarique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- osteonecrosis
1, record 1, Spanish, osteonecrosis
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- director of nursing
1, record 2, English, director%20of%20nursing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DON 2, record 2, English, DON
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nursing services director 3, record 2, English, nursing%20services%20director
correct
- nursing services manager 3, record 2, English, nursing%20services%20manager
correct
- nursing care manager 3, record 2, English, nursing%20care%20manager
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A director of nursing (DON) ... supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility. 2, record 2, English, - director%20of%20nursing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- directeur de soins infirmiers
1, record 2, French, directeur%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DSI 2, record 2, French, DSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- directrice de soins infirmiers 3, record 2, French, directrice%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, feminine noun
- directeur de services de soins infirmiers 3, record 2, French, directeur%20de%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
- directrice de services de soins infirmiers 3, record 2, French, directrice%20de%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nommé par le conseil d'administration de l'établissement, le directeur des soins infirmiers (DSI) doit assumer les responsabilités d'encadrement prévues dans la Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux (LSSSS). Le DSI exerce ses responsabilités légales sous l'autorité du directeur général. 2, record 2, French, - directeur%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- director de cuidados de enfermería
1, record 2, Spanish, director%20de%20cuidados%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- directora de cuidados de enfermería 2, record 2, Spanish, directora%20de%20cuidados%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
- director de cuidados enfermeros 3, record 2, Spanish, director%20de%20cuidados%20enfermeros
correct, masculine noun
- directora de cuidados enfermeros 2, record 2, Spanish, directora%20de%20cuidados%20enfermeros
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- don
1, record 3, English, don
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - don
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- enfiler 1, record 3, French, enfiler
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - enfiler
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- boss
1, record 4, English, boss
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- don 1, record 4, English, don
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person in charge of a criminal organization, who is respected by its members. 2, record 4, English, - boss
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family: An organized crime clan. 3, record 4, English, - boss
Record 4, Key term(s)
- capo
- capofamiglia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- patron
1, record 4, French, patron
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- caïd 2, record 4, French, ca%C3%AFd
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui dirige une organisation criminelle et qui est respectée par ses membres. 3, record 4, French, - patron
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après 43 ans de clandestinité, le patron de la mafia sicilienne, successeur de Toto Rina, a été cueilli mardi par la police dans une ferme des environs de Corleone. 4, record 4, French, - patron
Record 4, Key term(s)
- capo
- chef de famille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criminología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- capo
1, record 4, Spanish, capo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- don 2, record 4, Spanish, don
correct, masculine noun
- jefe 3, record 4, Spanish, jefe
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cada familia la integraban una serie de niveles jerárquicos de mando que iban desde el jefe (boss) que se encontraba en la cúspide de la pirámide hasta la tropa denominada, como no podía ser de otro modo, los soldados, entre las que se interponen un conjunto de grados de mando como el subjefe o los lugartenientes. 4, record 4, Spanish, - capo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Don: Es el jefe de la familia. Encargado de tomar toda decisión sobre los asuntos de la familia, y tiene todo poder sobre ella. 2, record 4, Spanish, - capo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Capo de la mafia. 5, record 4, Spanish, - capo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Jefe de la mafia. 6, record 4, Spanish, - capo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Animal Diseases
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deoxynivalenol
1, record 5, English, deoxynivalenol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DON 2, record 5, English, DON
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vomitoxin 3, record 5, English, vomitoxin
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] mycotoxin produced by fungi of the Fusarium genus, i.e. Fusarium culmorum and Fusarium graminearum, which are abundant in various cereal crops (wheat, maize, barley, oats, and rye) and processed grains (malt, beer and bread). 4, record 5, English, - deoxynivalenol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This mycotoxin occurs predominantly in grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and maize, and less often in rice, sorghum, and triticale. The occurrence of deoxynivalenol is associated primarily with Fusarium graminearum (Gibberella zeae) and F. culmorum, both of which are important plant pathogens which cause Fusarium head blight in wheat and Gibberella ear rot in maize. 5, record 5, English, - deoxynivalenol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The presence of DON in fusarium affected grain can cause livestock feeding problems. Different livestock species respond differently to DON. 6, record 5, English, - deoxynivalenol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deoxynivalenol: Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 7, record 5, English, - deoxynivalenol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Maladies des animaux
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- désoxynivalénol
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9soxynival%C3%A9nol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DON 2, record 5, French, DON
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vomitoxine 3, record 5, French, vomitoxine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mycotoxine la plus fréquemment produite par les champignons du genre Fusarium est le désoxynivalénol (DON), également appelé vomitoxine. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9soxynival%C3%A9nol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La présence de vomitoxine dans le grain fusarié peut entraîner des problèmes dans l'alimentation du bétail. Chaque espèce réagit différemment à la toxine. 5, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9soxynival%C3%A9nol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et acronyme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 6, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9soxynival%C3%A9nol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Don
1, record 6, English, Don
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Don
1, record 6, French, Don
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rivière d'Angleterre. 1, record 6, French, - Don
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Don
1, record 7, English, Don
correct, Europe
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Don
1, record 7, French, Don
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fleuve de Russie, né au Sud de Moscou et relié à la Volga par un canal. 1, record 7, French, - Don
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-05-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Public Service
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- District Office Nurse
1, record 8, English, District%20Office%20Nurse
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- DON 1, record 8, English, DON
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Veterans Affairs. 1, record 8, English, - District%20Office%20Nurse
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Fonction publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Infirmière du bureau de district
1, record 8, French, Infirmi%C3%A8re%20du%20bureau%20de%20district
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IBD 1, record 8, French, IBD
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Naval Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Department of the Navy
1, record 9, English, Department%20of%20the%20Navy
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- DON 1, record 9, English, DON
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces navales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Department of the Navy
1, record 9, French, Department%20of%20the%20Navy
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- DON 2, record 9, French, DON
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 1999-02-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Employment Benefits
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Disability Operational Network 1, record 10, English, Disability%20Operational%20Network
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Avantages sociaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Réseau opérationnel du programme de prestations d'invalidité
1, record 10, French, R%C3%A9seau%20op%C3%A9rationnel%20du%20programme%20de%20prestations%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ROPPI 1, record 10, French, ROPPI
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- don
1, record 11, English, don
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- slip on 1, record 11, English, slip%20on
verb
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- capeler 1, record 11, French, capeler
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre un vêtement en le passant par-dessus la tête. 1, record 11, French, - capeler
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capeler l'habit: enfiler le scaphandre. 1, record 11, French, - capeler
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prendas de vestir (Generalidades)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- ponerse 1, record 11, Spanish, ponerse
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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