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BATTEMENT AILES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Nose (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flaring of the alae nasi
1, record 1, English, flaring%20of%20the%20alae%20nasi
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The enlargement of both nares occurring during inspiration. 2, record 1, English, - flaring%20of%20the%20alae%20nasi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is due to contraction of the anterior and posterior dilatores naris muscles, which are supplied by the facial nerves. The appearance of flaring indicates that accessory muscles are being recruited for inspiration. Since flaring implies that greater than normal work is required for breathing, it is an excellent sign of dyspnea. 2, record 1, English, - flaring%20of%20the%20alae%20nasi
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Nez (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- battement des ailes du nez
1, record 1, French, battement%20des%20ailes%20du%20nez
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatation des narines à l’inspiration. 2, record 1, French, - battement%20des%20ailes%20du%20nez
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un battement des ailes du nez se rencontre au cours des détresses respiratoires; il témoigne de l'utilisation des muscles respiratoires accessoires. 2, record 1, French, - battement%20des%20ailes%20du%20nez
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hypopnea
1, record 2, English, hypopnea
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hypopnoea 2, record 2, English, hypopnoea
correct, Great Britain
- oligopnea 3, record 2, English, oligopnea
less frequent
- oligopnoea 4, record 2, English, oligopnoea
Great Britain, rare
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal decrease in the depth and rate of breathing. 5, record 2, English, - hypopnea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two modalities of epidural analgesia in children with two types of cerebral palsy ... were compared for differences in the incidence of common complications (inadequate analgesia, hypopnea, hypoxaemia, sedation, vomiting, pruritus, urinary retention, and seizures). 6, record 2, English, - hypopnea
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hypopnée
1, record 2, French, hypopn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- oligopnée 2, record 2, French, oligopn%C3%A9e
feminine noun, rare
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gravité [d’une pneumonie aiguë communautaire] est évidente lorsque le malade présente des signes de détresse respiratoire(tachycardie [...], tachypnée(ou bradypnée avec hypopnée) avec tirage des muscles inspiratoires, battement des ailes du nez, anxiété...). 1, record 2, French, - hypopn%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Literature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- butterfly 208
1, record 3, English, butterfly%20208
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian International Development Agency's annual youth contest - butterfly 208 - takes its name from the theory that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can have a huge impact on the other side of the globe. It also celebrates the connection shared by youth in all 208 countries around the world. It is an art and writing contest for Canadian youth between the ages of 14 and 18. 1, record 3, English, - butterfly%20208
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Littérature
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- papillon 208
1, record 3, French, papillon%20208
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom du concours papillon 208 de l'Agence canadienne de développement international renvoie à la théorie selon laquelle un papillon, par un simple battement d’ailes, peut déclencher une tempête à l'autre bout de la planète. Il met aussi en évidence le lien qui unit les jeunes des 208 pays du monde. Ce concours annuel de création artistique et littéraire, qui en est maintenant à sa deuxième année, s’adresse au jeunes Canadiens de 14 à 18 ans. Il a pour objet d’éveiller leur intérêt pour le développement international, des les amener à explorer les principaux enjeux mondiaux et de les mobiliser. 1, record 3, French, - papillon%20208
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wing beat
1, record 4, English, wing%20beat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neck outstretched a little lower than the plane of the body and feet trailing, grebes fly with rapid wing beats. 1, record 4, English, - wing%20beat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- battement des ailes
1, record 4, French, battement%20des%20ailes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En vol, les grèbes ont le cou étiré, un peu plus bas que le corps; les pattes dépassent à l'arrière et le battement des ailes est rapide. 1, record 4, French, - battement%20des%20ailes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hawk moths
1, record 5, English, hawk%20moths
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sphinx moths 2, record 5, English, sphinx%20moths
correct
- hawkmoths 3, record 5, English, hawkmoths
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sphinx moths are strong fliers, with a very rapid wing beat. They feed on flowers, much like hummingbirds. Most species feed at dusk or at night; a few feed during the day. Some species have large areas of the wings devoid of scales and resemble bumble bees. Larvae of most species have a soft spinelike process near the posterior end of the body and are often called hornworms; some are pests of tomatoes, tobacco, and other plants ... 4, record 5, English, - hawk%20moths
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada and Europe, examples of the Sphingidae family (formerly Smerinthidae) are more commonly called hawk moths, whereas in the U.S.A, the term "sphinx moth" is preferred. However both terms are used in Canada to refer to individual species e.g. pandora sphinx, but bedstraw hawkmoth. 5, record 5, English, - hawk%20moths
Record 5, Key term(s)
- hawk moth
- hawkmoth
- sphinx moth
- sphinx
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sphinx
1, record 5, French, sphinx
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Sphingidés 2, record 5, French, Sphingid%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Famille de papillons de nuit constituée des espèces suivantes, entre autres : Hyles lineata, Paonias excaecatus, Darapsa myron, Hyles gallii, Eumorpha pandorus, etc. Détermination : moyens ou grands papillons, corps robuste, ailes plutôt petites. Ils sont de bons voiliers à battement d’ailes très rapides et se nourrissent sur les fleurs. Certaines larves infestent tomates, tabac et autres plantes. Le terme «Sphingidés» représente l'équivalent français du terme latin. Au singulier, le terme dénote un insecte type de la famille des Sphingidés. 3, record 5, French, - sphinx
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le nom «Sphinx» provient du fait que] les chenilles des Sphinx sont munies d’une corne à l’extrémité abdominale. Effrayées, elles prennent une position qui ressemble fort à celle du Sphinx d’Égypte. 4, record 5, French, - sphinx
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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