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ECA [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Network for Respiratory Care
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Network%20for%20Respiratory%20Care
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CNRC 2, record 1, English, CNRC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Network For Asthma Care 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Network%20For%20Asthma%20Care
former designation, correct
- CNAC 4, record 1, English, CNAC
former designation, correct
- CNAC 4, record 1, English, CNAC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Network for Respiratory Care (CNRC) is a non-profit organization and registered charity. CNRC, through its certified asthma and respiratory educators (CAEs and CREs) and member organizations, works to improve the quality of life for Canadians and their families living with respiratory disease by developing, promoting and advocating the highest standards of quality respiratory healthcare and innovative education. 5, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Network%20for%20Respiratory%20Care
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Réseau canadien pour les soins respiratoires
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20pour%20les%20soins%20respiratoires
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RCSR 2, record 1, French, RCSR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Réseau canadien pour le traitement de l'asthme 3, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20pour%20le%20traitement%20de%20l%27asthme
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RCTA 3, record 1, French, RCTA
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RCTA 3, record 1, French, RCTA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau canadien pour les soins respiratoires(RCSR) est un organisme sans but lucratif et un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré. Le RCSR, par l'entremise de ses éducateurs certifiés dans le domaine de l'asthme(ECA) et ceux du domaine respiratoire(ECR) et de ses organismes membres, travaille à améliorer la qualité de vie des Canadiens et de leur famille atteints de troubles respiratoires en développant, promouvant et recommandant les normes les plus strictes en matière de soins de santé de qualité liés aux troubles respiratoires et d’éducation innovatrice. 4, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20pour%20les%20soins%20respiratoires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Estimating (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CIQS 2, record 2, English, CIQS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1959, the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) is a self-regulatory, professional body that sets the highest standard for construction economics in Canada. Designated Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) professionals counsel building owners, developers, government bodies, designers and contractors at every stage of the design, procurement and construction process to help ensure a return on investment is delivered. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of CIQS is to: promote and advance professional quantity surveying and construction estimating; establish and maintain national standards; [and] recruit, educate and support [its] members. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien des économistes en construction
1, record 2, French, Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICÉC 2, record 2, French, IC%C3%89C
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondé en 1959, l'Institut canadien des économistes en construction(ICÉC) est une association professionnelle d’autoréglementation qui établit les normes les plus strictes en matière d’économie de la construction au Canada. Les économistes en construction agréés(ÉCA) et les estimateurs en construction certifiés(ECC) conseillent les maîtres d’ouvrage, les promoteurs, les organismes gouvernementaux, les planificateurs et les entrepreneurs à toute étape de la conception, de l'approvisionnement ou du processus de construction pour aider à obtenir le meilleur rendement du capital investi. 3, record 2, French, - Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’ICÉC a pour mission de : promouvoir et faire progresser l’économie en construction ainsi que l’estimation en construction; établir et maintenir des normes nationales; [et] recruter, former et appuyer ses membres. 3, record 2, French, - Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- benazepril
1, record 3, English, benazepril
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- benazapril 2, record 3, English, benazapril
correct
- benzazepril 2, record 3, English, benzazepril
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benazepril is an ACE [angiotensin-converting enzyme] inhibitor that may be used to treat several conditions related to the heart. These include high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and to reduce the chance of having a heart attack. 3, record 3, English, - benazepril
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Lotensin. 4, record 3, English, - benazepril
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C24H28N2O5 4, record 3, English, - benazepril
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bénazépril
1, record 3, French, b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9pril
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bénazépril est un inhibiteur de l'enzyme de conversion de l'angiotensine(ECA). Ce groupe de médicaments traite l'hypertension(tension artérielle élevée) en relaxant les vaisseaux sanguins et en réduisant le travail du cœur. 1, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9pril
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Lotensin. 2, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9pril
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C24H28N2O5 2, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9pril
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Aerospace Equipment (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Aviation Common Equipment
1, record 4, English, Aviation%20Common%20Equipment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACE 1, record 4, English, ACE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aviation Common Equipment; ACE: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - Aviation%20Common%20Equipment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Équipement commun d'aviation
1, record 4, French, %C3%89quipement%20commun%20d%27aviation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ECA 1, record 4, French, ECA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équipement commun d’aviation; ECA : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%89quipement%20commun%20d%27aviation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Organization Planning
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- actual costs incurred to-date
1, record 5, English, actual%20costs%20incurred%20to%2Ddate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- actuals-to-date 2, record 5, English, actuals%2Dto%2Ddate
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The estimate at completion is a cost figure used to assess and monitor a project's cost throughout its implementation. At the outset, the estimate is usually the approved cost estimate for the project. During implementation the Estimate at Completion can be determined from the actual costs incurred to-date plus the estimates cost to complete at this stage. 1, record 5, English, - actual%20costs%20incurred%20to%2Ddate
Record 5, Key term(s)
- actual cost incurred to-date
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Planification d'organisation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dépenses réelles effectuées depuis le début
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9penses%20r%C3%A9elles%20effectu%C3%A9es%20depuis%20le%20d%C3%A9but
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estimation des coûts à l'achèvement(ECA). Montant dont on se sert pour évaluer et surveiller le coût d’un projet à toutes les étapes de sa mise en œuvre. Au début du projet, cette estimation correspond habituellement au coût estimatif approuvé du projet. Pendant sa mise en œuvre, elle peut être établie d’après les dépenses réelles effectuées depuis le début et une estimation des dépenses à effectuer jusqu'à l'achèvement du projet. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9penses%20r%C3%A9elles%20effectu%C3%A9es%20depuis%20le%20d%C3%A9but
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dépense réelle effectuée depuis le début
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-07-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lisinopril
1, record 6, English, lisinopril
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- {N²-[(S)-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)]-L- lysyl}-L-proline 2, record 6, English, %7BN%C2%B2%2D%5B%28S%29%2D%281%2Dcarboxy%2D3%2Dphenylpropyl%29%5D%2DL%2D%20lysyl%7D%2DL%2Dproline
correct, see observation
- (S)-1-[N²-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-L- lysyl]-L-proline 3, record 6, English, %28S%29%2D1%2D%5BN%C2%B2%2D%281%2Dcarboxy%2D3%2Dphenylpropyl%29%2DL%2D%20lysyl%5D%2DL%2Dproline
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
lisinopril. ... An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension (alone or in combination with a thiazide diuretic), congestive heart failure, and acute myocardial infarction. 4, record 6, English, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lisinopril: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 2, record 6, English, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
{N²-[(S)-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)]-L-lysyl}-L-proline: The capital letters "N" and "S" are italicized; the letter "L" is a small capital; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) and by the IUBMB (International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). 2, record 6, English, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(S)-1-[N²-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-L-lysyl]-L-proline: The capital letters "S" and "N" are italicized; the letter "L" is a small capital; CAS name. 2, record 6, English, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C21H31N3O5 5, record 6, English, - lisinopril
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lisinopril
1, record 6, French, lisinopril
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- {N²-[(S)-(1-carboxy-3-phénylpropyl)]-L- lysyl}-L-proline 2, record 6, French, %7BN%C2%B2%2D%5B%28S%29%2D%281%2Dcarboxy%2D3%2Dph%C3%A9nylpropyl%29%5D%2DL%2D%20lysyl%7D%2DL%2Dproline
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lisinopril appartient à la famille des inhibiteurs de l'ECA [enzyme de conversion de l'angiotensine]. Il est prescrit dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle et de l'insuffisance cardiaque congestive. Son action consiste à dilater les vaisseaux sanguins et à améliorer l'efficacité de la pompe cardiaque. Il est également utilisé immédiatement après une crise cardiaque pour réduire le risque de survenue d’une autre crise. 3, record 6, French, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lisinopril : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 2, record 6, French, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
{N²-[(S)-(1-carboxy-3-phénylpropyl)]-L-lysyl}-L-proline : Les lettres majuscules «N» et «S» s’écrivent en italique; la lettre «L» est une petite capitale; forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) et par l’UIBBM (Union internationale de biochimie et de biologie moléculaire). 2, record 6, French, - lisinopril
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H31N3O5 4, record 6, French, - lisinopril
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ramipril
1, record 7, English, ramipril
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and post-myocardial infarction congestive heart failure. 1, record 7, English, - ramipril
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ramipril is also used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death in patients considered at high risk for a major cardiovascular event. 1, record 7, English, - ramipril
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Altace. 2, record 7, English, - ramipril
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C23H32N2O5 2, record 7, English, - ramipril
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ramipril
1, record 7, French, ramipril
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ramipril appartient à la classe des médicaments appelés inhibiteurs ECA [enzyme de conversion de l'angiotensine]. Il s’utilise seul ou en association avec des diurétiques thiazidiques(pilules augmentant l'excrétion de l'urine) pour soigner une pression artérielle élevée. Il agit en relâchant et dilatant les vaisseaux sanguins afin de faire baisser la pression artérielle. 1, record 7, French, - ramipril
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom d’Altace. 2, record 7, French, - ramipril
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C23H32N2O5 2, record 7, French, - ramipril
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-08-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- 29 Aerospace Control Squadron
1, record 8, English, 29%20Aerospace%20Control%20Squadron
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- 29 ACS 1, record 8, English, 29%20ACS
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
29 Aerospace Control Squadron; 29 ACS: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 8, English, - 29%20Aerospace%20Control%20Squadron
Record 8, Key term(s)
- 29th Aerospace Control Squadron
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- 29e Escadron de contrôle aérospatial
1, record 8, French, 29e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- 29 ECA 1, record 8, French, 29%20ECA
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lettre «e» suivant le chiffre «29» se place en exposant. 2, record 8, French, - 29e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
29e Escadron de contrôle aérospatial; 29 ECA : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 8, French, - 29e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-12-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- 7 Aerospace Control Squadron
1, record 9, English, 7%20Aerospace%20Control%20Squadron
correct, unofficial
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- 7 ACS 2, record 9, English, 7%20ACS
correct, unofficial
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
7 Aerospace Control Squadron; 7 ACS: title and abbreviation in use at the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces. 3, record 9, English, - 7%20Aerospace%20Control%20Squadron
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- 7e Escadron de contrôle aérospatial
1, record 9, French, 7e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
correct, unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- 7 ECA 1, record 9, French, 7%20ECA
correct, unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
7e Escadron de contrôle aérospatial; 7 ECA : titre et abréviation en usage au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 9, French, - 7e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le "e" suivant le chiffre 7 s’écrit en exposant. 2, record 9, French, - 7e%20Escadron%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rospatial
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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