TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
ORCA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Auxiliary Vessels (Naval Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yard auxiliary gate
1, record 1, English, yard%20auxiliary%20gate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- YAG 1, record 1, English, YAG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yard auxiliary-gate vessel 2, record 1, English, yard%20auxiliary%2Dgate%20vessel
correct
- YAG 2, record 1, English, YAG
correct
- YAG 2, record 1, English, YAG
- yard auxiliary general training vessel 3, record 1, English, yard%20auxiliary%20general%20training%20vessel
correct
- yard auxiliary general 4, record 1, English, yard%20auxiliary%20general
correct
- YAG 4, record 1, English, YAG
correct
- YAG 4, record 1, English, YAG
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small vessel used primarily to train junior officers in navigation ... 1, record 1, English, - yard%20auxiliary%20gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Flotte auxiliaire (Forces navales)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- navire de servitude YAG
1, record 1, French, navire%20de%20servitude%20YAG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada a attribué un contrat de 69, 7 millions de dollars [...] pour la construction de six navires-écoles qui serviront à l'instruction élémentaire des marins. Ces navires, qui seront appelés navires-écoles de la classe Orca, remplaceront les navires de servitude YAG(yard auxiliary general). 2, record 1, French, - navire%20de%20servitude%20YAG
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- epigenomics
1, record 2, English, epigenomics
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gene researchers have embarked on a new field of research, called epigenomics, to determine whether genes ar in the on or off position. This type of marker could prove an important diagnostic or therapeutic tool for all types of cancer. 1, record 2, English, - epigenomics
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Pharmacologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épigénomique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9nomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épigénomique se structure. Épigenomics AG et ORCA Biosciences, dont les centres d’intérêt sont la méthylation de l'ADN et le rôle de ce phénomène dans ces pathologies [...] Épigenomics [...] est spécialisée dans les technologies permettant de découvrir les cibles thérapeutiques, alors qu'ORCA Biosciences [...] a pour principal objectif la mise au point d’outils simples de dépistage sanguin des stades précoces du cancer. Leur intérêt commun est l'épigénétique [...]. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pig%C3%A9nomique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: