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OAM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Respiratory System
- The Mouth
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mandibular advancement device
1, record 1, English, mandibular%20advancement%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAD 2, record 1, English, MAD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mandibular repositioning device 3, record 1, English, mandibular%20repositioning%20device
correct
- MRD 3, record 1, English, MRD
correct
- MRD 3, record 1, English, MRD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A MAD is an alternative treatment method [for sleep apnea] that people can try. It works by temporarily moving the jaw and tongue forward, which reduces throat constriction and prevents sleep apnea and snoring. Moving the tongue forward increases airway space. 3, record 1, English, - mandibular%20advancement%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Appareil respiratoire
- Cavité buccale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orthèse d'avancée mandibulaire
1, record 1, French, orth%C3%A8se%20d%27avanc%C3%A9e%20mandibulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OAM 1, record 1, French, OAM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'orthèse d'avancée mandibulaire (OAM) est un appareil buccal amovible, conçu sur mesure par un dentiste ou un orthodontiste formé en sommeil, qui sert au traitement de l'apnée obstructive du sommeil et du ronflement. L'OAM vise à dégager les voies aériennes supérieures et à faciliter le passage de l'air pendant le sommeil en faisant avancer la mandibule inférieure de quelques millimètres. 2, record 1, French, - orth%C3%A8se%20d%27avanc%C3%A9e%20mandibulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic multidecadal oscillation
1, record 2, English, Atlantic%20multidecadal%20oscillation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AMO 2, record 2, English, AMO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Atlantic multidecadal variability 3, record 2, English, Atlantic%20multidecadal%20variability
correct
- AMV 3, record 2, English, AMV
correct
- AMV 3, record 2, English, AMV
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multi-decadal ... fluctuation in the North Atlantic, in which sea surface temperatures showed warm phases during roughly 1860 to 1880 and 1930 to 1960 and cool phases during 1905 to 1925 and 1970 to 1990 with a range of approximately 0.4°C. 4, record 2, English, - Atlantic%20multidecadal%20oscillation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Atlantic multi-decadal oscillation
- Atlantic multi-decadal variability
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oscillation atlantique multidécennale
1, record 2, French, oscillation%20atlantique%20multid%C3%A9cennale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OAM 1, record 2, French, OAM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- variabilité atlantique multidécennale 1, record 2, French, variabilit%C3%A9%20atlantique%20multid%C3%A9cennale
correct, feminine noun
- VAM 1, record 2, French, VAM
correct, feminine noun
- VAM 1, record 2, French, VAM
- oscillation multidécennale de l'Atlantique 2, record 2, French, oscillation%20multid%C3%A9cennale%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, feminine noun
- variabilité multidécennale de l'Atlantique 3, record 2, French, variabilit%C3%A9%20multid%C3%A9cennale%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluctuation multidécennale [...] dans l'Atlantique Nord, au cours de laquelle les températures de la mer en surface indiquent la présence de phases chaudes approximativement de 1860 à 1880 et de 1930 à 1960 et de phases froides de 1905 à 1925 et de 1970 à 1990, avec une variation de l'ordre de 0,4 °C. 1, record 2, French, - oscillation%20atlantique%20multid%C3%A9cennale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La modification des niveaux phréatiques des Grands Lacs a également été associée aux modèles de circulation océanique et atmosphérique, à savoir l'oscillation multidécennale de l'Atlantique, l'oscillation décennale du Pacifique et l'oscillation australe El Niño [...] 2, record 2, French, - oscillation%20atlantique%20multid%C3%A9cennale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- oscillation atlantique multi-décennale
- variabilité atlantique multi-décennale
- oscillation multi-décennale de l'Atlantique
- variabilité multi-décennale de l'Atlantique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multinational air operation 1, record 3, English, multinational%20air%20operation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This annex is intended to act as a standing order for the conduct of multinational air operations (MAO) in Canada. Its purpose is to provide, in conjunction with other FOM [Flight Operations Manual] parts, a source reference to highlight certain Canadian flight rules and air procedures that apply to allied tactical fighter units conducting MAO within Canada. 2, record 3, English, - multinational%20air%20operation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opération aérienne multinationale
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rienne%20multinationale
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OAM 1, record 3, French, OAM
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente annexe doit servir d’ordre permanent pour la conduite des opérations aériennes multinationales (OAM) au Canada. Son but est, de concert avec les autres parties du MOA [Manuel des opérations aériennes], de mettre en évidence certaines règles de vol et procédures aériennes canadiennes qui s’appliquent aux unités de chasseurs d’appui tactique alliées qui mènent des OAM au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rienne%20multinationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- operation, administration and maintenance
1, record 4, English, operation%2C%20administration%20and%20maintenance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OAM 2, record 4, English, OAM
correct
- OA&M 1, record 4, English, OA%26M
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The supervision of the cellular system and its component parts. 1, record 4, English, - operation%2C%20administration%20and%20maintenance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- opération, administration et maintenance
1, record 4, French, op%C3%A9ration%2C%20administration%20et%20maintenance
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OAM 1, record 4, French, OAM
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- operación, administración y mantenimiento
1, record 4, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%2C%20administraci%C3%B3n%20y%20mantenimiento
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OAM 1, record 4, Spanish, OAM
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supervisión del sistema celular y de sus componentes. 2, record 4, Spanish, - operaci%C3%B3n%2C%20administraci%C3%B3n%20y%20mantenimiento
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