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MDC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Animal Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chronic wasting disease of cervids
1, record 1, English, chronic%20wasting%20disease%20of%20cervids
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chronic wasting disease 2, record 1, English, chronic%20wasting%20disease
correct, noun
- CWD 2, record 1, English, CWD
correct, noun
- CWD 2, record 1, English, CWD
- chronic wasting disease of deer and elk 3, record 1, English, chronic%20wasting%20disease%20of%20deer%20and%20elk
correct, noun
- zombie deer disease 4, record 1, English, zombie%20deer%20disease
correct, noun, familiar
- mad deer disease 5, record 1, English, mad%20deer%20disease
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal nervous system disease that affects animals which are all part of the deer family[, and] known as cervids. It is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, or prion disease. It is contagious amongst cervids, like scrapie in sheep. There has been no known transmission of CWD to humans, however, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (also known as mad cow disease) in cattle has been known to cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. 6, record 1, English, - chronic%20wasting%20disease%20of%20cervids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... in deer, moose, elk, and caribou or reindeer. 7, record 1, English, - chronic%20wasting%20disease%20of%20cervids
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maladie débilitante chronique des cervidés
1, record 1, French, maladie%20d%C3%A9bilitante%20chronique%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maladie débilitante chronique 2, record 1, French, maladie%20d%C3%A9bilitante%20chronique
correct, feminine noun
- MDC 2, record 1, French, MDC
correct, feminine noun
- MDC 2, record 1, French, MDC
- encéphalopathie des cervidés 3, record 1, French, enc%C3%A9phalopathie%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- EC 4, record 1, French, EC
correct, feminine noun
- EC 4, record 1, French, EC
- encéphalopathie spongiforme transmissible des cervidés 5, record 1, French, enc%C3%A9phalopathie%20spongiforme%20transmissible%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- maladie du dépérissement chronique des cervidés 6, record 1, French, maladie%20du%20d%C3%A9p%C3%A9rissement%20chronique%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- maladie débilitante chronique des cerfs et des wapitis 7, record 1, French, maladie%20d%C3%A9bilitante%20chronique%20des%20cerfs%20et%20des%20wapitis
correct, feminine noun
- maladie du cerf zombie 8, record 1, French, maladie%20du%20cerf%20zombie
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- maladie du cerf fou 9, record 1, French, maladie%20du%20cerf%20fou
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maladie débilitante chronique (MDC) est une maladie progressive et mortelle du système nerveux qui touche [les] animaux qui font [...] partie de la famille des cervidés. C'est une encéphalopathie spongiforme transmissible, aussi appelée maladie à prion. Elle est contagieuse chez les cervidés, comme la tremblante du mouton. Il n'y a pas eu de transmission connue de l'encéphalopathie des cervidés aux humains, mais on sait que l'encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine (aussi appelée maladie de la vache folle) chez les bovins cause la maladie de Creutzfeldt-Jakob chez les humains. 2, record 1, French, - maladie%20d%C3%A9bilitante%20chronique%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] chez les cerfs, les orignaux, les wapitis et les caribous. 1, record 1, French, - maladie%20d%C3%A9bilitante%20chronique%20des%20cervid%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- caquexia crónica
1, record 1, Spanish, caquexia%20cr%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En ciervos y wapitíes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - caquexia%20cr%C3%B3nica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Co-operation
- Group Dynamics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knowledge mobilization
1, record 2, English, knowledge%20mobilization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- KMb 2, record 2, English, KMb
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The reciprocal exchange and uptake of knowledge between organizations and individuals who make research useful to society. 1, record 2, English, - knowledge%20mobilization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Knowledge mobilization encompasses a wide range of activities related to the production and use of research results by researchers and knowledge users, including the co-production, synthesis, dissemination, transfer and exchange of knowledge. 1, record 2, English, - knowledge%20mobilization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- knowledge mobilisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coopération scientifique
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mobilisation des connaissances
1, record 2, French, mobilisation%20des%20connaissances
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MdC 2, record 2, French, MdC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échange et assimilation réciproques des connaissances entre les organisations et les personnes qui se consacrent à rendre la recherche utile à la société. 1, record 2, French, - mobilisation%20des%20connaissances
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mobilisation des connaissances englobe un large éventail d'activités liées à la production et à l'utilisation des résultats de la recherche par les chercheurs et les utilisateurs de connaissances, notamment la coproduction, la synthèse, la diffusion, le transfert et l'échange de connaissances. 1, record 2, French, - mobilisation%20des%20connaissances
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cooperación científica
- Dinámica de grupos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- movilización de conocimientos
1, record 2, Spanish, movilizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20conocimientos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Military Strategy
- Arms Control
- International Relations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- confidence-building measure
1, record 3, English, confidence%2Dbuilding%20measure
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CBM 2, record 3, English, CBM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Confidence-building measures (CBMs) are planned procedures to prevent hostilities, to avert escalation, to reduce military tension, and to build mutual trust between countries. 3, record 3, English, - confidence%2Dbuilding%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
confidence-building measure: designation usually used in the plural. 4, record 3, English, - confidence%2Dbuilding%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
confidence-building measure; CBM: The plural form of this designation (confidence-building measures) and the abbreviation are standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - confidence%2Dbuilding%20measure
Record 3, Key term(s)
- confidence-building measures
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Stratégie militaire
- Contrôle des armements
- Relations internationales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mesure de confiance
1, record 3, French, mesure%20de%20confiance
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 2, record 3, French, MDC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mesure de confiance : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 3, French, - mesure%20de%20confiance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesure de confiance; MDC : La désignation au pluriel (mesures de confiance) et l'abréviation sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - mesure%20de%20confiance
Record 3, Key term(s)
- mesures de confiance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Active Common Data Model
1, record 4, English, Active%20Common%20Data%20Model
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACDM 1, record 4, English, ACDM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The GII [Geomatics Integrated Infrastructure] works by, as much as possible, transforming data and services from connected resource holding in a common environment ... we call this environment the Active Common Data Model (ACDM). 1, record 4, English, - Active%20Common%20Data%20Model
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active Common Data Model; ACDM: term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 2, record 4, English, - Active%20Common%20Data%20Model
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modèle de données commun
1, record 4, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20commun
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 2, record 4, French, MDC
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'infrastructure géomatique intégrée reçoit et transplante dans un environnement commun des données et des services appartenant à des fonds de ressources reliés entre eux. Le cœur de cet environnement commun est ce qu'on appelle le «modèle de données commun». 2, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20commun
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modèle de données commun; MDC : terme et abréviation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20commun
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Security
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Department of Communications
1, record 5, English, Department%20of%20Communications
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DOC 2, record 5, English, DOC
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Communications Canada 1, record 5, English, Communications%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada brings together within a single organization the previous responsabilities of ...; telecommunications policy and programs from the Department of Communications .... 3, record 5, English, - Department%20of%20Communications
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Communications Canada" was the proper name of a former department whereas "Communication Canada" is now a service delivered by the Department of Public Works and Government Services. 4, record 5, English, - Department%20of%20Communications
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Communications
1, record 5, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Communications
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 2, record 5, French, MDC
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Communications Canada 1, record 5, French, Communications%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fusion du Multiculturalisme et Citoyenneté Canada, Communications Canada (le Patrimoine canadien, les arts, les sciences sociales et les humanités, la radio et la télédiffusion et les industries culturelles), Secrétariat d'État du Canada (les langues officielles-Formation, les langues officielles-Promotion, le cérémonial d'État et l'identité canadienne, les citoyens autochtones, les études canadiennes), Santé et Bien-être social Canada (le Sport amateur, les relations internationales et les jeux majeurs), Environnement Canada (le programme des parcs (y compris les lieux historiques], Consommation et Affaires commerciales Canada (le Registraire général) devient le nouveau ministère du Patrimoine canadien 3, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Communications
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Industrie Canada s'acquitte des responsabilités qui incombaient auparavant [...] au ministère des Communications notamment la politique et les programmes en matière de télécommunications [...] 4, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Communications
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Communications Canada» était l'appellation d'un ancien ministère tandis que «Communication Canada» est aujourd'hui un service relevant du ministère des Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux. 5, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Communications
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Seguridad
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Comunicaciones de Canadá
1, record 5, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Comunicaciones%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- CBRNE Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- civil defence set
1, record 6, English, civil%20defence%20set
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CDS 1, record 6, English, CDS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- civil defense set
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- matériel de défense civile
1, record 6, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20civile
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 1, record 6, French, MDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Operations Research and Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Management Development Committee 1, record 7, English, Management%20Development%20Committee
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: WHO [World Health Organization]. Established 1993. 1, record 7, English, - Management%20Development%20Committee
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité du développement de la gestion
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20gestion
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 1, record 7, French, MDC
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité para el Desarrollo de la Gestión
1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20para%20el%20Desarrollo%20de%20la%20Gesti%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1984-12-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- multiple device controller
1, record 8, English, multiple%20device%20controller
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MDC 2, record 8, English, MDC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- multidevice controller 3, record 8, English, multidevice%20controller
- MDC 2, record 8, English, MDC
correct
- MDC 2, record 8, English, MDC
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multiple device: device that encompasses two or more transistor chips in a single package. 4, record 8, English, - multiple%20device%20controller
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur universel MDC
1, record 8, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20universel%20MDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MDC 2, record 8, French, MDC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur multipériphériques 3, record 8, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20multip%C3%A9riph%C3%A9riques
masculine noun
- MDC 2, record 8, French, MDC
correct
- MDC 2, record 8, French, MDC
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil comporte, en version de base, 1 Mo de mémoire (avec cache), un contrôleur de communications multilignes et un contrôleur universel MDC III (Multiple Device Controller). 1, record 8, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20universel%20MDC
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-09-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- office data modification 1, record 9, English, office%20data%20modification
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- modification des données de central 1, record 9, French, modification%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20central
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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