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DMD [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Dental Equipment Depot
1, record 1, English, Dental%20Equipment%20Depot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DED 1, record 1, English, DED
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dépôt de matériel dentaire
1, record 1, French, D%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20dentaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DMD 1, record 1, French, DMD
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digital message device
1, record 2, English, digital%20message%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DMD 2, record 2, English, DMD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... such digital message devices (DMD) can also have a free-text (non-computer) transmission capability, which offers a high‑speed transmit/receive mode for normal (non-voice) traffic outside computer-linked nets. 3, record 2, English, - digital%20message%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de transmission de messages numériques
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20transmission%20de%20messages%20num%C3%A9riques
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- terminal de transmission de messages numériques 2, record 2, French, terminal%20de%20transmission%20de%20messages%20num%C3%A9riques
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ces dispositifs de transmission de messages numériques(DMD) peuvent également être dotés de la fonction de transmission de messages en texte libre(c'est‑à‑dire non destinés à un calculateur), ce qui constitue un mode d’émission et de réception à grande vitesse pour les communications normales(non effectuées en phonie) en dehors des réseaux reliés à un calculateur. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20de%20transmission%20de%20messages%20num%C3%A9riques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Dentistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dentist
1, record 3, English, dentist
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dental surgeon 2, record 3, English, dental%20surgeon
correct
- odontostomatologist 3, record 3, English, odontostomatologist
correct
- general practice dentist 4, record 3, English, general%20practice%20dentist
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who [is] legally licensed or registered [to undertake] the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of orodental conditions at the community and individual levels by exercising independent judgment. 5, record 3, English, - dentist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, a dentist must possess one of the following degrees: doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medical dentistry (DMD). 6, record 3, English, - dentist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dentist: term standardized by ISO. 7, record 3, English, - dentist
Record 3, Key term(s)
- odonto-stomatologist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Dentisterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dentiste
1, record 3, French, dentiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- médecin dentiste 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9decin%20dentiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, standardized
- chirurgien dentiste 3, record 3, French, chirurgien%20dentiste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- chirurgienne dentiste 4, record 3, French, chirurgienne%20dentiste
correct, feminine noun
- odonto-stomatologiste 5, record 3, French, odonto%2Dstomatologiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, standardized
- odontostomatologue 6, record 3, French, odontostomatologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- dentiste généraliste 7, record 3, French, dentiste%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raliste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui [est] légalement autorisée à exercer la médecine bucco-dentaire selon son propre jugement. 2, record 3, French, - dentiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, le terme «dentiste» est le plus usité. Le dentiste est un professionnel qui détient un diplôme de docteur en médecine dentaire(DMD) ou un diplôme de docteur en chirurgie dentaire(DDS). 8, record 3, French, - dentiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dentiste; médecin dentiste; chirurgien dentiste; odonto-stomatologiste : termes normalisés par l’ISO. 9, record 3, French, - dentiste
Record 3, Key term(s)
- odontostomatologiste
- odonto-stomatologue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Odontología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- odontólogo
1, record 3, Spanish, odont%C3%B3logo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- dentista 2, record 3, Spanish, dentista
correct, common gender
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Profesional] calificado para ejercer la odontología legalmente [...] capaz de realizar la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las condiciones orodentales en una persona o en una comunidad, bajo su propio criterio, independiente y sin supervisión. 1, record 3, Spanish, - odont%C3%B3logo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine
1, record 4, English, Doctorate%20of%20Dental%20Medicine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- D.M.D. 1, record 4, English, D%2EM%2ED%2E
correct
- DMD 2, record 4, English, DMD
correct, see observation
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree 3, record 4, English, Doctor%20of%20Dental%20Medicine%20Degree
correct
- D.M.D. 4, record 4, English, D%2EM%2ED%2E
correct
- DMD 5, record 4, English, DMD
correct, see observation
- D.M.D. 4, record 4, English, D%2EM%2ED%2E
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, this degree is obtain through an undergraduate program. 6, record 4, English, - Doctorate%20of%20Dental%20Medicine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formerly, style guides recommended the use of the periods in ... abbreviations ... of academic degrees (B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.). The more recent trend ... is towards dropping the periods in all such abbreviations unless tradition or consistency requires them. 2, record 4, English, - Doctorate%20of%20Dental%20Medicine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
- Dentisterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- doctorat en médecine dentaire
1, record 4, French, doctorat%20en%20m%C3%A9decine%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- D.M.D. 2, record 4, French, D%2EM%2ED%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- doctorat de premier cycle en médecine dentaire 2, record 4, French, doctorat%20de%20premier%20cycle%20en%20m%C3%A9decine%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- D.M.D. 3, record 4, French, D%2EM%2ED%2E
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- DMD 4, record 4, French, DMD
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- D.M.D. 3, record 4, French, D%2EM%2ED%2E
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
doctorat en médecine dentaire; doctorat de premier cycle en médecine dentaire : Au Canada, ce grade équivaut à un baccalauréat. 5, record 4, French, - doctorat%20en%20m%C3%A9decine%20dentaire
Record 4, Key term(s)
- doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine dentaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precision metal deposition
1, record 5, English, precision%20metal%20deposition
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PMD 1, record 5, English, PMD
correct, see observation
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PMD: The abbreviation is a trademark of H&R Technology. The abbreviation is followed by the letters "TM" in superscript. 2, record 5, English, - precision%20metal%20deposition
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- procédé PMD
1, record 5, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20PMD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procédé DMD : L'abréviation «PMD» est une marque de commerce de H&R Technology. Elle doit être suivie des lettres «MC» placées en exposant. 2, record 5, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20PMD
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- direct metal deposition
1, record 6, English, direct%20metal%20deposition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DMD 2, record 6, English, DMD
correct, see observation
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DMD: The abbreviation is a trademark of DM3D Technology LLC. The abbreviation is followed by an uppercase "R" in a circle, in superscript. 3, record 6, English, - direct%20metal%20deposition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- procédé DMD
1, record 6, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20DMD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procédé DMD : L'abréviation «DMD» est une marque de commerce de DM3D Technology LLC. Elle doit être suivie d’un «R» majuscule encerclé placé en exposant. 2, record 6, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20DMD
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dimethyldioxirane
1, record 7, English, dimethyldioxirane
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- DMD 1, record 7, English, DMD
see observation
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An activated oxygen compound which was] developed at Paprican [Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada], but not in commercial use, which appears under the form of] a three-membered ring peroxy compound, [which is] produced by various means, [one of them being by] the reaction of monoperoxysulphate with a dilute aqueous solution of acetone, [a solution which can be used to bleach] pulp. 2, record 7, English, - dimethyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DMD is the most selective non-chlorine bleaching agent known, and reacts with residual lignin in a way similar to chlorine and chlorine dioxide. In particular, DMD has the selectivity equivalent to chlorine dioxide in the bleaching of low-Kappa pulp, for example, a Kappa of less than 7 to 8 units. 2, record 7, English, - dimethyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DMD: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 3, record 7, English, - dimethyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3)2-CO2 3, record 7, English, - dimethyldioxirane
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- diméthyldioxirane
1, record 7, French, dim%C3%A9thyldioxirane
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- DMD 1, record 7, French, DMD
see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peroxyde cyclique [utilisé] dans un procédé de blanchiment développé par Paprican [Institut canadien de recherches sur les pâtes et papiers, qui] est synthétisé lors de la réaction entre l’acide peroxymonosulfurique et l’acétone à pH 7-8, [mais qui n’est pas utilisé dans le commerce à l’heure actuelle]. 2, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le DMD est l'agent de blanchiment non chloré le plus sélectif connu à ce jour. Il réagit avec la lignine résiduaire de façon similaire au chlore et au bioxyde de chlore. Le DMD possède une sélectivité équivalente à celle du dioxyde de chlore en ce qui concerne le blanchiment des pâtes de faibles indices kappa(moins de 7-8). 2, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DMD : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 3, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thyldioxirane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3)2-CO2 3, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thyldioxirane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Digital Light Processor technology
1, record 8, English, Digital%20Light%20Processor%20technology
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- DLP technology 1, record 8, English, DLP%20technology
correct
- DLP 2, record 8, English, DLP
correct, trademark
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A video projection technology developed by Texas instruments and based on their DMD - Digital Micromirror Device. 2, record 8, English, - Digital%20Light%20Processor%20technology
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media (source code: MODIN) is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 3, record 8, English, - Digital%20Light%20Processor%20technology
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- technologie DLP
1, record 8, French, technologie%20DLP
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technologie de projection numérique [...] développée par Texas Instruments [et] basée sur un affinement des pixels par un système de micro-miroirs positionnés sur des cartes DMD(Digital Micro-mirror Device). 2, record 8, French, - technologie%20DLP
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque carte est constituée de 1, 310, 720 micro-miroirs et il y a une DMD par couleur fondamentale, c'est à dire trois(une pour le vert, une pour le bleu, une pour le rouge). 2, record 8, French, - technologie%20DLP
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- interproximal
1, record 9, English, interproximal
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of the area between two adjacent teeth. 2, record 9, English, - interproximal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- interproximal
1, record 9, French, interproximal
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se situe entre les faces proximales de deux dents adjacentes. 1, record 9, French, - interproximal
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’adoucissement de la partie interproximale sous le contact est réalisé à l’aide de bandes abrasives étroites et de diamants de finition de composite postérieur doux (E.T. Diamonds, Brasseler, Savannah, GA). 1, record 9, French, - interproximal
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Référence de l'exemple : Prescription pour une bonne utilisation des composites à haute teneur en charges sur les dents postérieures, Donald F. Davidson, DMD, Makoto Suzuki, DDS, M. Sc., DMD, J Can Dent Assoc 1999; 65 : 256-60. 2, record 9, French, - interproximal
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-09-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- private directory management domain
1, record 10, English, private%20directory%20management%20domain
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PRDMD 1, record 10, English, PRDMD
correct, standardized
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by AFNOR. 2, record 10, English, - private%20directory%20management%20domain
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- domaine de gestion d’Annuaire privé
1, record 10, French, domaine%20de%20gestion%20d%26rsquo%3BAnnuaire%20priv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- PRDMD 1, record 10, French, PRDMD
correct, standardized
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
DMD géré par une organisation autre qu'une administration. 1, record 10, French, - domaine%20de%20gestion%20d%26rsquo%3BAnnuaire%20priv%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’AFNOR. 2, record 10, French, - domaine%20de%20gestion%20d%26rsquo%3BAnnuaire%20priv%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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