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MDS [18 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2018-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Messaging and Directory Services
1, record 1, English, Messaging%20and%20Directory%20Services
plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 1, record 1, English, MDS
plural
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Services de messagerie et d'annuaire
1, record 1, French, Services%20de%20messagerie%20et%20d%27annuaire
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SMA 1, record 1, French, SMA
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Data Transmission
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mobile data service
1, record 2, English, mobile%20data%20service
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 2, record 2, English, MDS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mobile wireless data service 3, record 2, English, mobile%20wireless%20data%20service
correct
- wireless data service 4, record 2, English, wireless%20data%20service
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wireless communications service involving the transmission and/or reception of data, such as SMS [short messaging service]. 5, record 2, English, - mobile%20data%20service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Transmission de données
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- service de données mobile
1, record 2, French, service%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- service de données sans fil mobile 2, record 2, French, service%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sans%20fil%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
- service de transmission de données mobile 3, record 2, French, service%20de%20transmission%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
- service mobile de transmission de données 4, record 2, French, service%20mobile%20de%20transmission%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- service de données sans fil 5, record 2, French, service%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service de communications sans fil, comprenant la transmission et/ou la réception de données, notamment le SEMC [service d'envoi de messages courts]. 6, record 2, French, - service%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20mobile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones móviles e inalámbricas
- Transmisión de datos
- Telefonía y tecnología de microondas
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio de datos móviles
1, record 2, Spanish, servicio%20de%20datos%20m%C3%B3viles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MDS 1, record 2, Spanish, MDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- servicio de comunicaciones móviles de datos 2, record 2, Spanish, servicio%20de%20comunicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles%20de%20datos
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Mennonite Disaster Service
1, record 3, English, Mennonite%20Disaster%20Service
correct, Canada, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 1, record 3, English, MDS
correct, Canada, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the organization. 2, record 3, English, - Mennonite%20Disaster%20Service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mennonite Disaster Service
1, record 3, French, Mennonite%20Disaster%20Service
correct, Canada, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MDS 1, record 3, French, MDS
correct, Canada, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2004-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Industrial Establishments
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- MDS Nordion Inc. 1, record 4, English, MDS%20Nordion%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Medical Data Sciences Limited 2, record 4, English, Medical%20Data%20Sciences%20Limited
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He also mentioned recent issues related to the production of medical radioisotopes by MDS Nordion Inc. 1, record 4, English, - MDS%20Nordion%20Inc%2E
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements industriels
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- MDS Nordion Inc. 1, record 4, French, MDS%20Nordion%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il mentionne également les questions soulevées récemment au sujet des radio-isotopes médicaux produits par MDS Nordion Inc. 1, record 4, French, - MDS%20Nordion%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- microprocessor development system 1, record 5, English, microprocessor%20development%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 2, record 5, English, MDS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
microprocessor development systems - Most development systems provide flexible, inexpensive and simplified methods for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) product development. Most use RAM for program storage instead of ROM, making program loading and modification easier. 2, record 5, English, - microprocessor%20development%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de développement à microprocesseur
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux sortes de systèmes de développement : celui du constructeur, construit avec le même microprocesseur de l'application, ou le système universel pouvant supporter n'importe quel microprocesseur. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de desarrollo de microprocesadores
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20de%20desarrollo%20de%20microprocesadores
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipo físico de computación y programática, utilizado para diseñar y probar sistemas basados en microprocesadores. Está formado por un bastidor o armazón, una fuente de alimentación, tarjetas en las que se pueden conectar diferentes circuitos integrados, editores, ensambladores, compiladores de lenguajes especializados. 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20desarrollo%20de%20microprocesadores
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Blood
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- myelodysplastic syndrome
1, record 6, English, myelodysplastic%20syndrome
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 2, record 6, English, MDS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any one of a group of disorders of the systems which produce blood cells, and which can be a precursor to leukemia. 3, record 6, English, - myelodysplastic%20syndrome
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... we evaluated the clinical effects of melatonin therapy in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) secondary to cancer chemotherapy for primary neoplasms. [Pascal database] 1, record 6, English, - myelodysplastic%20syndrome
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Sang
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- syndrome myélodysplasique
1, record 6, French, syndrome%20my%C3%A9lodysplasique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndromes myélodysplasiques. [Les] myélodysplasies en tant que groupe d'états pathologiques [...] L'expérience clinique [a] démontré que le pronostic était lié à l'importance de distinctifs de la maturation des myéloïdes, les blastes sont les éléments les plus immatures des lignées myéloïdes. 1, record 6, French, - syndrome%20my%C3%A9lodysplasique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Sangre
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome mielodisplásico
1, record 6, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20mielodispl%C3%A1sico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de alteraciones caracterizadas por una deficiencia en el número de células sanguíneas derivada de daño en la médula espinal. 1, record 6, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20mielodispl%C3%A1sico
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Existen cinco tipos de síndromes mielodisplásicos: anemia refractaria, anemia refractaria con sideroblastos anillados, anemia refractaria con exceso de blastos, anemia refractaria con exceso de blastos en transformación y leucemia mielomonocítica crónica. 1, record 6, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20mielodispl%C3%A1sico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mission definition study
1, record 7, English, mission%20definition%20study
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- étude de définition de mission
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tude%20de%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20mission
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-06-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- metallic distribution shelf
1, record 8, English, metallic%20distribution%20shelf
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- étagère - distribution métallique
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9tag%C3%A8re%20%2D%20distribution%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine 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 1997-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Telephone Exchanges
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- multi-point distribution service 1, record 9, English, multi%2Dpoint%20distribution%20service
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(R) "... a new form of metropolitan telecommunications service combining the features of cable, over-the-air and closed-circuit TV with point-to-point microwave transmission..." (Orba Information, from Electronics, May 73) 1, record 9, English, - multi%2Dpoint%20distribution%20service
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Centraux téléphoniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- service de distribution multipoint
1, record 9, French, service%20de%20distribution%20multipoint
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
service de distribution multipoint à être capté directement par le grand public. 1, record 9, French, - service%20de%20distribution%20multipoint
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Medical Device System 1, record 10, English, Medical%20Device%20System
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information sur les matériels médicaux
1, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mat%C3%A9riels%20m%C3%A9dicaux
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SIMM 1, record 10, French, SIMM
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 1996-09-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Penal Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- motion detection system 1, record 11, English, motion%20detection%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de détection des mouvements interpérimétriques
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20mouvements%20interp%C3%A9rim%C3%A9triques
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : publication du Service correctionnel du Canada sur le Système périmétrique de détection des intrusions (1991). 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20mouvements%20interp%C3%A9rim%C3%A9triques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-05-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Market Development Strategies 1, record 12, English, Market%20Development%20Strategies
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie de développement des marchés 1, record 12, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20march%C3%A9s
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volet du Programme de développement des marchés d'exportation d'Affaires étrangères et Commerce international (AECI) et d'Industrie Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20march%C3%A9s
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Publication de l'AECI et d'Industrie Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20march%C3%A9s
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- minimum detectable signal
1, record 13, English, minimum%20detectable%20signal
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- minimum discernible signal 2, record 13, English, minimum%20discernible%20signal
correct
- MDS 1, record 13, English, MDS
correct
- MDS 1, record 13, English, MDS
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Receiver input power level that is just sufficient to produce a discernible signal in the receiver output (...) 3, record 13, English, - minimum%20detectable%20signal
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Émission et réception radio
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- signal minimal détectable
1, record 13, French, signal%20minimal%20d%C3%A9tectable
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- SMD 2, record 13, French, SMD
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signal minimal détectable. Rapport signal/bruit. L'équation du radar montre que la portée est liée au signal minimal utilisable par le récepteur. 3, record 13, French, - signal%20minimal%20d%C3%A9tectable
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La valeur du signal minimum détectable varie donc avec les conditions d'exploitation (implantation, conditions atmosphériques, utilisation ou non de l'élimination d'échos de pluie, de l'E.E.F., etc.) et ne dépend pas seulement des caractéristiques du récepteur. 4, record 13, French, - signal%20minimal%20d%C3%A9tectable
Record 13, Key term(s)
- signal minimum détectable
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-05-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Multipoint Distribution System
1, record 14, English, Multipoint%20Distribution%20System
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 1, record 14, English, MDS
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transmitting and receiving system which may be used to transmit up to 15 television programming services in the microwave portion of the spectrum (located in the frequency band 2,596 - 2,686 MHz). It is most commonly used to provide a multi-channel subscription service. 1, record 14, English, - Multipoint%20Distribution%20System
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution multipoint
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution%20multipoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- SDM 1, record 14, French, SDM
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de transmission et de réception pouvant être utilisé pour transmettre jusqu'à 15 services de programmation de télévision dans la portion micro-ondes du spectre (2 596 - 2 686 MHz). Ils sont souvent employés pour offrir un service à canaux multiples par abonnement. 1, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution%20multipoint
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-04-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- modular dispenser system
1, record 15, English, modular%20dispenser%20system
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- MDS 2, record 15, English, MDS
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- système MDS
1, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20MDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- système dispenseur modulaire 2, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20dispenseur%20modulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui se compose de 4 modules à tubes standardisés, disposés soit côte à côte (module rectangulaire) soit en deux paires superposées (module carré). 2, record 15, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20MDS
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-03-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Management Development School 1, record 16, English, Management%20Development%20School
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- École de développement en gestion des FC 1, record 16, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20en%20gestion%20des%20FC
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Guide du recruteur pour les FC. 1, record 16, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20en%20gestion%20des%20FC
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-06-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- malfunction detection system 1, record 17, English, malfunction%20detection%20system
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- système de détection des dérangements 1, record 17, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20d%C3%A9rangements
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT-138 1, record 17, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20d%C3%A9rangements
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1984-09-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- modular documentation system 1, record 18, English, modular%20documentation%20system
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- système de documentation modulaire 1, record 18, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20documentation%20modulaire
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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