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ANIMAL COMPAGNIE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- robotic pet
1, record 1, English, robotic%20pet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- robot pet 2, record 1, English, robot%20pet
correct
- robopet 3, record 1, English, robopet
correct
- pet robot 3, record 1, English, pet%20robot
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Robotic pets are a type of social robot with the appearance and behaviors of pets or companion animals ... A recent systematic review was conducted to understand the experiences and effects of older adults' interactions with robotic pets in residential care facilities ... The review showed that these robotic pets had positive benefits on psychosocial domains such as reduced agitation, reduced loneliness, and improved quality of life. 3, record 1, English, - robotic%20pet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- animal de compagnie robotisé
1, record 1, French, animal%20de%20compagnie%20robotis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les robots d'éveil sensoriel sont généralement conçus pour favoriser l'interaction et la communication par le contact direct avec la personne. Ils sont destinés aux personnes souffrant de troubles cognitifs tels que l'autisme, les maladies d'Alzheimer, etc. Ils se présentent sous la forme d'animaux de compagnie robotisés [...] Ces robots sont équipés de capteurs leur permettant de réagir au toucher et à la voix et peuvent émettre des sons. 2, record 1, French, - animal%20de%20compagnie%20robotis%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Pets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pet cremation
1, record 2, English, pet%20cremation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pet incineration 2, record 2, English, pet%20incineration
see observation, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How does pet cremation work? Most pet crematories and funeral homes make arrangements for picking up [a] pet from [its] home or veterinary hospital, cremating it, and returning the remains to [the owner] (along with the identification tag) within a few days. 1, record 2, English, - pet%20cremation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pet incineration: a commonly used term. However, the preferred term tends to be "cremation" to express the owner's affection towards his/her pet. 3, record 2, English, - pet%20cremation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crémation d’un animal familier
1, record 2, French, cr%C3%A9mation%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20animal%20familier
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- crémation d’un animal de compagnie 2, record 2, French, cr%C3%A9mation%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20animal%20de%20compagnie
correct, feminine noun
- incinération d’un animal familier 3, record 2, French, incin%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20animal%20familier
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
- incinération d’un animal de compagnie 1, record 2, French, incin%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20animal%20de%20compagnie
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incinération d'un animal familier; incinération d'un animal de compagnie : termes couramment utilisés. Cependant, on tend à privilégier «crémation» plutôt que le terme «incinération» pour exprimer le lien affectif du maître pour son animal. 4, record 2, French, - cr%C3%A9mation%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20animal%20familier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Application for a certificate of ownership to travel with a personal pet
1, record 3, English, Application%20for%20a%20certificate%20of%20ownership%20to%20travel%20with%20a%20personal%20pet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Formulaire de demande de certificat de possession pour voyager avec animal de compagnie
1, record 3, French, Formulaire%20de%20demande%20de%20certificat%20de%20possession%20pour%20voyager%20avec%20animal%20de%20compagnie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Household Articles - Various
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pet spray deterrent
1, record 4, English, pet%20spray%20deterrent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pet repellent spray 2, record 4, English, pet%20repellent%20spray
correct
- pet repellent 3, record 4, English, pet%20repellent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pet spray deterrent (the kind [that is sprayed on] furniture to keep dogs and cats off - not the kind that has a hot pepper element). 1, record 4, English, - pet%20spray%20deterrent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Helps protect furniture, carpets, landscaped beds, trees, scrubs, garbage bins, etc. 2, record 4, English, - pet%20spray%20deterrent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Articles ménagers divers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- répulsif pulvérisateur pour animal de compagnie
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9pulsif%20pulv%C3%A9risateur%20pour%20animal%20de%20compagnie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les répulsifs à chiens et chats sont utilisés à l'intérieur de l'habitation ou à l'extérieur (jardin, trottoir, etc.) pour repousser ces animaux. Il existe effectivement des répulsifs à chiens et chats à pulvériser sur le mobilier pour empêcher les animaux domestiques de s'y installer, d'y laisser leurs poils ou d'y faire leurs griffes. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9pulsif%20pulv%C3%A9risateur%20pour%20animal%20de%20compagnie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pet
1, record 5, English, pet
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- household pet 2, record 5, English, household%20pet
correct
- companion animal 3, record 5, English, companion%20animal
correct
- domestic pet 4, record 5, English, domestic%20pet
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any animal that is domesticated or tamed and kept as a favourite, or treated with indulgence and fondness. 5, record 5, English, - pet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pets are kept for amusement, companionship, pleasure, rather than utility. 6, record 5, English, - pet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- animal familier
1, record 5, French, animal%20familier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- animal de compagnie 2, record 5, French, animal%20de%20compagnie
correct, masculine noun
- animal favori 3, record 5, French, animal%20favori
correct, masculine noun
- animal d’agrément 4, record 5, French, animal%20d%26rsquo%3Bagr%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
- animal de maison 3, record 5, French, animal%20de%20maison
correct, masculine noun
- animal d’appartement 3, record 5, French, animal%20d%26rsquo%3Bappartement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit animal domestiqué qu'on garde dans la maison. 3, record 5, French, - animal%20familier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'«animal domestique» et avec l'«animal d'ornement». 5, record 5, French, - animal%20familier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mascotas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mascota
1, record 5, Spanish, mascota
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- animal de compañía 2, record 5, Spanish, animal%20de%20compa%C3%B1%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Animal, casi siempre doméstico, [...] que puede ser un excelente compañero. 1, record 5, Spanish, - mascota
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