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SCAR [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- severe cutaneous adverse reaction
1, record 1, English, severe%20cutaneous%20adverse%20reaction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCAR 2, record 1, English, SCAR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The designation SCAR most commonly includes Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), SJS/TEN overlap, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms/drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. 3, record 1, English, - severe%20cutaneous%20adverse%20reaction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réaction cutanée grave
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20cutan%C3%A9e%20grave
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réaction cutanée sévère 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20cutan%C3%A9e%20s%C3%A9v%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les symptômes de ces réactions [graves] incluent : une éruption cutanée ou rougeur, qui peut se transformer en réaction cutanée grave comme une éruption cutanée étendue accompagnée de cloques et d'une desquamation, particulièrement autour de la bouche, du nez, des yeux et des parties génitales (syndrome de Stevens-Johnson), desquamation étendue (plus de 30 % de la surface corporelle - nécrolyse épidermique toxique) [...] 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20cutan%C3%A9e%20grave
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- strike coordination and reconnaissance
1, record 2, English, strike%20coordination%20and%20reconnaissance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SCAR 2, record 2, English, SCAR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
strike coordination and reconnaissance; SCAR: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - strike%20coordination%20and%20reconnaissance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coordination des attaques et reconnaissance
1, record 2, French, coordination%20des%20attaques%20et%20reconnaissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAR 2, record 2, French, CAR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordination des attaques et reconnaissance; CAR : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - coordination%20des%20attaques%20et%20reconnaissance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shore platform
1, record 3, English, shore%20platform
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- scar 1, record 3, English, scar
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the horizontal or gently sloping surface produced along a shore by wave erosion. 1, record 3, English, - shore%20platform
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- beine
1, record 3, French, beine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banquette de matériel littoral façonnée par la houle sur le bord d'un lac. 2, record 3, French, - beine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les beines se modèlent par entaille dans la partie haute, par accumulation dans la partie basse. Elles se forment lors des tempêtes et, suivant la direction du vent qui porte les eaux vers la côte ou vers le large, elles s'édifient à des niveaux qui peuvent varier de quelques mètres. Ainsi, on peut observer plusieurs beines étagées. 2, record 3, French, - beine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La beine ou «blanc fond» peut être constituée par érosion ou par dépôts d'alluvions. Dans ce dernier cas, elle est formée de matériaux plus fins. 3, record 3, French, - beine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Beine lacustre. 4, record 3, French, - beine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- blanc fond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Geology
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
1, record 4, English, Scientific%20Committee%20on%20Antarctic%20Research
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SCAR 2, record 4, English, SCAR
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Special Committee on Antarctic Research 3, record 4, English, Special%20Committee%20on%20Antarctic%20Research
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1994, the Canadian Polar Commission (CPC) has served as Canada's adhering body to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), an inter-disciplinary committee of the International Council for Science (ICSU) with responsibility for the initiation, promotion, and co-ordination of scientific research in Antarctica, and for the provision of scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System. 4, record 4, English, - Scientific%20Committee%20on%20Antarctic%20Research
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Géologie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité scientifique pour les recherches antarctiques
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20scientifique%20pour%20les%20recherches%20antarctiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CSRA 2, record 4, French, CSRA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1994, la Commission canadienne des affaires polaires (CCAP) représente le Canada auprès du Comité scientifique pour les recherches antarctiques (CSRA), un comité interdisciplinaire du Conseil international des unions scientifiques (CIUS) qui est chargé d'entreprendre, de promouvoir et de coordonner des travaux de recherche scientifique en Antarctique et de fournir des conseils scientifiques relativement aux traités sur l'Antarctique. 2, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20scientifique%20pour%20les%20recherches%20antarctiques
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Comité scientifique pour la recherche antarctique
- Comité scientifique pour la recherche en Antarctique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Geología
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Científico de Investigaciones Antárticas
1, record 4, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Cient%C3%ADfico%20de%20Investigaciones%20Ant%C3%A1rticas
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CCIA 1, record 4, Spanish, CCIA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 5, English, scar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This heavily cratered region, resembling the moon, lacks the allure of volcanoes and other geologic scars that mark the planet's northern face. 2, record 5, English, - scar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scar: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 5, English, - scar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Geological, ice scar. 3, record 5, English, - scar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cicatrice
1, record 5, French, cicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blessure [qui peut avoir été] causée par un incendie, des radeaux de glace (cicatrice glacielle), une avalanche, un éboulement, etc. 2, record 5, French, - cicatrice
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des tourbillons [...] s'étaient refroidis, pour laisser une surface marquée par d'immenses cicatrices géologiques : cratères, canyons, volcans [...] 3, record 5, French, - cicatrice
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cicatrice : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 5, French, - cicatrice
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 6, English, scar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- modification matérielle
1, record 6, French, modification%20mat%C3%A9rielle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modification matérielle : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS. 2, record 6, French, - modification%20mat%C3%A9rielle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Police
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 7, English, scar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- distinctive mark 1, record 7, English, distinctive%20mark
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada 2, record 7, English, - scar
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Police
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cicatrice
1, record 7, French, cicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- marque distinctive 1, record 7, French, marque%20distinctive
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 2, record 7, French, - cicatrice
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 8, English, scar
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- cicatrix 2, record 8, English, cicatrix
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by injury or disease. 3, record 8, English, - scar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "scar" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 8, English, - scar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cicatrice
1, record 8, French, cicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque laissée par le tissu fibreux de réparation après la guérison d'une blessure ou d'une plaie. 2, record 8, French, - cicatrice
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cicatriz
1, record 8, Spanish, cicatriz
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Señal que resulta de una herida o lesión ya curada. 2, record 8, Spanish, - cicatriz
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-06-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- attitude and roll control system
1, record 9, English, attitude%20and%20roll%20control%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During this [ballistic] phase of the flight, the launcher's flight control is performed by the Attitude and Roll Control System (SCAR) whose mini-thrusters are powered by the hydrogen used for pressurizing in the liquid hydrogen tank. 3, record 9, English, - attitude%20and%20roll%20control%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'attitude et de roulis
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attitude%20et%20de%20roulis
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- SCAR 1, record 9, French, SCAR
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les lanceurs Ariane, petits moteurs dits à gaz froids servant à orienter les étages orbitaux. 2, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attitude%20et%20de%20roulis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant cette phase (environ 235s), le pilotage du lanceur est réalisé à l'aide du SCAR (Système de Contrôle d'Attitude et de Roulis) dont les mini-tuyères sont alimentées par l'hydrogène de pressurisation du réservoir d'hydrogène liquide. 3, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attitude%20et%20de%20roulis
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- SADIS Cost Allocation and Recovery Mechanism Task Force
1, record 10, English, SADIS%20Cost%20Allocation%20and%20Recovery%20Mechanism%20Task%20Force
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SCAR 1, record 10, English, SCAR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SADIS: Satellite Distribution System. 2, record 10, English, - SADIS%20Cost%20Allocation%20and%20Recovery%20Mechanism%20Task%20Force
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EANPG [European Air Navigation Planning Group]. 1, record 10, English, - SADIS%20Cost%20Allocation%20and%20Recovery%20Mechanism%20Task%20Force
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Équipe spéciale sur l'imputation et le recouvrement des coûts du SADIS
1, record 10, French, %C3%89quipe%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20sur%20l%27imputation%20et%20le%20recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20du%20SADIS
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SCAR 1, record 10, French, SCAR
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SADIS : Système de diffusion par satellite. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%89quipe%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20sur%20l%27imputation%20et%20le%20recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20du%20SADIS
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Transporte aéreo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Equipo especial sobre asignación y recuperación de costos del SADIS
1, record 10, Spanish, Equipo%20especial%20sobre%20asignaci%C3%B3n%20y%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20de%20costos%20del%20SADIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SCAR 1, record 10, Spanish, SCAR
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SADIS: Sistema de distribución por satélite. 2, record 10, Spanish, - Equipo%20especial%20sobre%20asignaci%C3%B3n%20y%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20de%20costos%20del%20SADIS
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-10-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 11, English, scar
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- scaur 2, record 11, English, scaur
noun
- scaw 2, record 11, English, scaw
noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- abrupt d'éboulement
1, record 11, French, abrupt%20d%27%C3%A9boulement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- abrupt 2, record 11, French, abrupt
masculine noun
- abrupt de glissement 2, record 11, French, abrupt%20de%20glissement
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flanc de rocher sous forme de falaise ou de précipice où des blocs sont perchés. 3, record 11, French, - abrupt%20d%27%C3%A9boulement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-09-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
- Wood Sawing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- scar
1, record 12, English, scar
correct, noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Depression on the surface of the log, which died off during tree growth. It usually has no bark. 1, record 12, English, - scar
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 12, English, - scar
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- côté sec
1, record 12, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20sec
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie déprimée de la surface de la bille mortifiée pendant la croissance et n'ayant pas d'écorce. 1, record 12, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20sec
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 12, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20sec
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mutilation
1, record 13, French, mutilation
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-05-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Standing Committee on Agricultural Research
1, record 14, English, Standing%20Committee%20on%20Agricultural%20Research
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- SCAR 1, record 14, English, SCAR
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Comité permanent de la recherche agricole
1, record 14, French, Comit%C3%A9%20permanent%20de%20la%20recherche%20agricole
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- CPRA 1, record 14, French, CPRA
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communautés européennes 1, record 14, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20permanent%20de%20la%20recherche%20agricole
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1985-02-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glass Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Industrie du verre
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- ébréchure
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9br%C3%A9chure
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1984-06-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Course Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Strike Control and Reconnaissance 1, record 16, English, Strike%20Control%20and%20Reconnaissance
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
staff course def. 1, record 16, English, - Strike%20Control%20and%20Reconnaissance
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours (Forces armées)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Reconnaissance et contrôle d'attaque
1, record 16, French, Reconnaissance%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attaque
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lav./DNQ tac 127dna/3.75 1, record 16, French, - Reconnaissance%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attaque
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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