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DPT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- strike plate
1, record 1, English, strike%20plate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The DEDs [dragging equipment detectors] were of two different designs; paddle (mechanical) or impactor (electronic) style. The paddle style ... consisted of strike plates, both inboard and outboard of the rails, attached to a shaft with a cam-operated switch and a return spring. 1, record 1, English, - strike%20plate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plaque de choc
1, record 1, French, plaque%20de%20choc
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y avait deux modèles différents de DPT [détecteur de pièces traînantes], le modèle à palettes(mécanique) ou le modèle à impacteur(électronique). Le modèle à palettes [...] consistait en des plaques de choc, placées à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des rails et reliées à un arbre muni d’un interrupteur déclenché par des cames et d’un ressort de rappel. 1, record 1, French, - plaque%20de%20choc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- placa de impacto
1, record 1, Spanish, placa%20de%20impacto
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- astigmatic power
1, record 2, English, astigmatic%20power
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cylindrical power 1, record 2, English, cylindrical%20power
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the powers in the two principal meridians. 1, record 2, English, - astigmatic%20power
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Astigmatic power is expressed in D or dpt [(dioptres)], or in reciprocal metres (m-1). 1, record 2, English, - astigmatic%20power
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C: This symbol should be italicized. 2, record 2, English, - astigmatic%20power
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
astigmatic power; cylindrical power; C: terms, symbol and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - astigmatic%20power
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- puissance astigmatique
1, record 2, French, puissance%20astigmatique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- astigmatisme 1, record 2, French, astigmatisme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre les puissances dans les deux méridiens principaux. 1, record 2, French, - puissance%20astigmatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La puissance astigmatique est exprimée en D ou dpt [(dioptries) ] ou en mètres réciproques(m-1). 1, record 2, French, - puissance%20astigmatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C : Ce symbole devrait être en italique. 2, record 2, French, - puissance%20astigmatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
puissance astigmatique; astigmatisme; C : termes, symbole et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 2, French, - puissance%20astigmatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Vidrios ópticos
- Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencia astigmática
1, record 2, Spanish, potencia%20astigm%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máxima diferencia de la potencia refrigente entre dos meridianos perpendiculares a cada uno y al eje de enfoque. 1, record 2, Spanish, - potencia%20astigm%C3%A1tica
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Está expresada en metros a la menos uno (m-1). 1, record 2, Spanish, - potencia%20astigm%C3%A1tica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spherical power
1, record 3, English, spherical%20power
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- spherical effect 1, record 3, English, spherical%20effect
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of the back vertex power of a spherical-power ocular or lens, or the vertex power in one of the two principal meridians of an astigmatic-power ocular or lens, depending on the principal meridian chosen for reference. 1, record 3, English, - spherical%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spherical power is expressed in D or dpt, or in reciprocal metres (m-1). [(The unit "dioptre" is commonly abbreviated D or dpt.)] 1, record 3, English, - spherical%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
S: This symbol is italicized. 2, record 3, English, - spherical%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
spherical power; spherical effect; S: terms, symbol and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - spherical%20power
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puissance sphérique
1, record 3, French, puissance%20sph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance frontale arrière d’un oculaire ou d’un verre à puissance sphérique, ou selon le méridien principal choisi comme référence, puissance frontale d’un des deux méridiens principaux d’un oculaire ou d’un verre astigmatique. 1, record 3, French, - puissance%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La puissance sphérique est exprimée en D ou dpt ou en mètres réciproques(m-1). [(L'unité «dioptrie» est souvent abrégée D ou dpt.) ] 1, record 3, French, - puissance%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
S : Ce symbole s’écrit en italique. 2, record 3, French, - puissance%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
puissance sphérique; S : terme, symbole et définition normalisés par l’Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - puissance%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Blood
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Advisory Committee on HIV-Therapies
1, record 4, English, Scientific%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20HIV%2DTherapies
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SAC-HIV-T 1, record 4, English, SAC%2DHIV%2DT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Scientific Advisory Committee on HIV-Therapies (SAC-HIV-T) provides advice to the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) at Health Canada on emerging issues related to HIV infections, therapies, or research. The committee advises on post-marketing requirements for new drugs, ethical and policy issues regarding drug approval and use, and issues related to the efficacy, toxicity and clinically relevant interactions of HIV therapies, as required. 1, record 4, English, - Scientific%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20HIV%2DTherapies
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sang
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif scientifique sur les thérapies anti-VIH
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20scientifique%20sur%20les%20th%C3%A9rapies%20anti%2DVIH
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCS-T-VIH 1, record 4, French, CCS%2DT%2DVIH
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité consultatif scientifique sur les thérapies anti-VIH(CCS-T-VIH) fournit des conseils à la Direction des produits thérapeutiques(DPT) de Santé Canada sur les nouvelles questions relatives aux infections à VIH ainsi qu'aux traitements et aux recherches connexes. Le Comité formule également des avis sur les exigences après-vente des nouveaux médicaments, les questions éthiques et stratégiques qui touchent l'approbation et l'utilisation de médicaments ainsi que les questions liées à l'efficacité, à la toxicité et aux interactions cliniques significatives des traitements des infections à VIH, le cas échéant. 1, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20scientifique%20sur%20les%20th%C3%A9rapies%20anti%2DVIH
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Advisory Committee on Bioavailability and Bioequivalence
1, record 5, English, Scientific%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Bioavailability%20and%20Bioequivalence
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SAC-BB 1, record 5, English, SAC%2DBB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The mandate of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Bioavailability and Bioequivalence (SAC-BB) is to provide on-going and timely scientific, medical and clinical advice on current and emerging issues related to the work of the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) pertaining to bioavailability and bioequivalence of drugs. 1, record 5, English, - Scientific%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Bioavailability%20and%20Bioequivalence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif scientifique sur la biodisponibilité et la bioéquivalence
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20scientifique%20sur%20la%20biodisponibilit%C3%A9%20et%20la%20bio%C3%A9quivalence
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CCS-BB 1, record 5, French, CCS%2DBB
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le mandat du Comité consultatif scientifique sur la biodisponibilité et la bioéquivalence(CCS-BB) est d’offrir en permanence des conseils scientifiques, médicaux et cliniques pertinents sur des questions actuelles et nouvelles liées aux activités de la Direction des produits thérapeutiques(DPT) en matière de biodisponibilité et de bioéquivalence des médicaments. 1, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20scientifique%20sur%20la%20biodisponibilit%C3%A9%20et%20la%20bio%C3%A9quivalence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Director Transformation Planning
1, record 6, English, Director%20Transformation%20Planning
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DTP 1, record 6, English, DTP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Director Transformation Planning; DTP: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 6, English, - Director%20Transformation%20Planning
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Planification de la transformation
1, record 6, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Planification%20de%20la%20transformation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- DPT 1, record 6, French, DPT
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directeur-Planification de la transformation; DPT : titre et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 6, French, - Directeur%20%2D%20Planification%20de%20la%20transformation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-03-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Expert Advisory Panel on DEHP in Medical Devices
1, record 7, English, Expert%20Advisory%20Panel%20on%20DEHP%20in%20Medical%20Devices
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EAP-DEHP 1, record 7, English, EAP%2DDEHP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Expert Advisory Panel on Di(2-ethyl-hexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in medical devices 1, record 7, English, Expert%20Advisory%20Panel%20on%20Di%282%2Dethyl%2Dhexyl%29phthalate%20%28DEHP%29%20in%20medical%20devices
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) Expert Advisory Panel on Di(2-ethyl-hexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in medical devices (EAP-DEHP) has been established to review the methodology and conclusions of the Exposure and Toxicity Report prepared by the Medical Devices Bureau (MDB), review and comment on the proposed risk management options, and advise the Directorate in developing position statement on DEHP in medical devices. Decision-making responsibility remains with Health Canada. 1, record 7, English, - Expert%20Advisory%20Panel%20on%20DEHP%20in%20Medical%20Devices
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Groupe consultatif d'experts sur l'utilisation de diphthalate dans les matériels médicaux
1, record 7, French, Groupe%20consultatif%20d%27experts%20sur%20l%27utilisation%20de%20diphthalate%20dans%20les%20mat%C3%A9riels%20m%C3%A9dicaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Groupe consultatif d’experts sur l'utilisation de diphthalate dans les matériels médicaux, à la Direction des produits thérapeutiques(DPT), a été créé pour passer en revue la méthodologie et les conclusions du rapport sur l'exposition et la toxicité rédigé par le Bureau des matériels médicaux, examiner et commenter les options proposées pour la gestion des risques et conseiller la Direction dans l'élaboration de déclarations de principes touchant l'utilisation de diphthalate dans les matériels médicaux. La prise de décisions demeure la responsabilité de Santé Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Groupe%20consultatif%20d%27experts%20sur%20l%27utilisation%20de%20diphthalate%20dans%20les%20mat%C3%A9riels%20m%C3%A9dicaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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