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MAYO [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mayo
1, record 1, English, Mayo
correct, Yukon
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A village southeast of the town of Dawson, in Yukon. 2, record 1, English, - Mayo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 63° 35' 33" N, 135° 53' 52" W (Yukon). 3, record 1, English, - Mayo
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mayo
1, record 1, French, Mayo
correct, Yukon
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Village au sud-est de la ville de Dawson, au Yukon. 2, record 1, French, - Mayo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 63° 35' 33" N, 135° 53' 52" O (Yukon). 3, record 1, French, - Mayo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Grain Growing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mayo spouting
1, record 2, English, mayo%20spouting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] flexible spout or turn-head located directly under but not attached to the scale hopper. 1, record 2, English, - mayo%20spouting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to distribute grain discharging from the weigh hopper to a specific bin or conveyor. 1, record 2, English, - mayo%20spouting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 2, record 2, English, - mayo%20spouting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Culture des céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- goulotte mayo
1, record 2, French, goulotte%20mayo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Goulotte ou tête de distribution mobile située directement sous la trémie de pesée, mais non fixée à cette dernière. 1, record 2, French, - goulotte%20mayo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle sert à acheminer le grain déchargé de la trémie de pesée à une cellule ou à un convoyeur précis. 1, record 2, French, - goulotte%20mayo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 2, record 2, French, - goulotte%20mayo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Mayo scissors
1, record 3, English, Mayo%20scissors
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Mayo dissecting scissors 2, record 3, English, Mayo%20dissecting%20scissors
correct
- Mayo dissection scissors 3, record 3, English, Mayo%20dissection%20scissors
correct
- Mayo surgical scissors 4, record 3, English, Mayo%20surgical%20scissors
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heavy-duty surgical scissors with narrowed but blunt pointed blades, which may be straight or curved. 5, record 3, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mayo scissors are heavier than Metzenbaum scissors due to the fact that they serve a different purpose. Mayo scissors are used for cutting fascia and sutures which require a stronger, heavier scissor. 6, record 3, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayo dissecting scissors [are used] for controlled, precise dissection with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. [Their] slightly blunt tips assure precise, yet safe dissection. 7, record 3, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Proper name: Mayo dissecting scissors ... Blades: straight or curved. Tip : blunt scissors. Uses: Smooth cutting and dissections without tearing of tissue and suture. The 5 1/2 inch size may be used to cut suture while the large sizes may be preferred for heavier tissue in deep cavities. 8, record 3, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux Mayo
1, record 3, French, ciseaux%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ciseaux de Mayo 2, record 3, French, ciseaux%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] ciseaux Mayo [sont des] ciseaux chirurgicaux tout inox [...] dont les 2 pointes sont mousses. Ils s'utilisent pour la découpe de pansements, bandes adhésives, compresses, etc. Ces ciseaux chirurgicaux sont autoclavables. 3, record 3, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
De bons ciseaux de Mayo courbes, bien aiguisés, peuvent disséquer correctement lors de la cure de la hernie par exemple. 4, record 3, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «ciseaux Mayo» et non plus de «ciseaux de Mayo». 5, record 3, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mayo district
1, record 4, English, Mayo%20district
correct, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- district de Mayo
1, record 4, French, district%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Plaza de Mayo
1, record 5, English, Plaza%20de%20Mayo
correct, Argentina
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public place in Buenos Aires where mothers of children who disappeared during the military dictatorship, demonstrate. 2, record 5, English, - Plaza%20de%20Mayo
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Plaza de Mayo
1, record 5, French, Plaza%20de%20Mayo
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- place de Mai 1, record 5, French, place%20de%20Mai
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Place publique de Buenos Aires où manifestent les mères dont les enfants ont disparu pendant la dictature militaire. 1, record 5, French, - Plaza%20de%20Mayo
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mayo
1, record 6, English, Mayo
correct, Ireland
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
County, Connacht province, northwest Eire. 2, record 6, English, - Mayo
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- comté de Mayo
1, record 6, French, comt%C3%A9%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, Ireland
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comté de l'ouest de la République d'Irlande. 2, record 6, French, - comt%C3%A9%20de%20Mayo
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Lake shear zone
1, record 7, English, Mayo%20Lake%20shear%20zone
correct, see observation, regional, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
North Carolina. 2, record 7, English, - Mayo%20Lake%20shear%20zone
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone de cisaillement de Mayo Lake
1, record 7, French, zone%20de%20cisaillement%20de%20Mayo%20Lake
correct, see observation, feminine noun, regional, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caroline du Nord. 2, record 7, French, - zone%20de%20cisaillement%20de%20Mayo%20Lake
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Vascular Surgery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Asymptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial
1, record 8, English, Mayo%20Asymptomatic%20Carotid%20Endarterectomy%20Trial
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MACE 1, record 8, English, MACE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mayo Asymptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy (MACE) Trial. The MACE trial was terminated early because of a significantly higher number of myocardial infarctions and TIAs in the surgical group than in the medical group. This result most likely reflected the avoidance of aspirin in the surgical group. 1, record 8, English, - Mayo%20Asymptomatic%20Carotid%20Endarterectomy%20Trial
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Chirurgie vasculaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Mayo Asymptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial
1, record 8, French, Mayo%20Asymptomatic%20Carotid%20Endarterectomy%20Trial
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MACE 1, record 8, French, MACE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- essai MACE 2, record 8, French, essai%20MACE
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'essai MACE, les patients recevaient en périopératoire soit de l'aspirine (80mg / j) soit un placebo : l'essai a du être interrompu en raison d'un excès significatif d'infarctus du myocarde dans le groupe placebo. 2, record 8, French, - Mayo%20Asymptomatic%20Carotid%20Endarterectomy%20Trial
Record 8, Key term(s)
- étude MACE
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Zoology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Renewable Resources Council 1, record 9, English, Mayo%20Renewable%20Resources%20Council
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A network of people who live on the land, especially in key areas, will be designated as wildlife observers who will make regular reports on wildlife in their area according to a format that will make possible some kind of comparison from year to year. These observations will be used in conjunction with other wildlife management programs in the plan such as wolf surveys, cow/calf ratios, etc. The Mayo Renewable Resources Council and the Alsek Renewable Resources Council should be contacted since they are planning similar programs. 1, record 9, English, - Mayo%20Renewable%20Resources%20Council
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Zoologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des ressources renouvelables de Mayo
1, record 9, French, Conseil%20des%20ressources%20renouvelables%20de%20Mayo
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Lake
1, record 10, English, Mayo%20Lake
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lac Mayo
1, record 10, French, lac%20Mayo
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent français établi par le Comité d'uniformisation de l'écriture des noms géographiques officiels du Canada (CUENGO). 1, record 10, French, - lac%20Mayo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
USAGE DE LA MAJUSCULE : dans une liste, sur une carte géographique, ou sur un panneau de signalisation, le générique prend une majuscule. Dans un texte suivi en français, le générique prend une minuscule. 1, record 10, French, - lac%20Mayo
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-04-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Lake
1, record 11, English, Mayo%20Lake
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 11, English, - Mayo%20Lake
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Located in the Cordillera Region, Western Canada. 3, record 11, English, - Mayo%20Lake
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lac Mayo
1, record 11, French, lac%20Mayo
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 11, French, - lac%20Mayo
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 11, French, - lac%20Mayo
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Airport Zoning Regulations
1, record 12, English, Mayo%20Airport%20Zoning%20Regulations
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Aeronautics Act. 1, record 12, English, - Mayo%20Airport%20Zoning%20Regulations
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Règlement de zonage de l'aéroport de Mayo
1, record 12, French, R%C3%A8glement%20de%20zonage%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur l'aéronautique. 1, record 12, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20de%20zonage%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport%20de%20Mayo
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Housing Association
1, record 13, English, Mayo%20Housing%20Association
correct, Yukon
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Housing Corporation Act, Order-in-Council 1996/86. The Yukon Gazette, Part III. 1, record 13, English, - Mayo%20Housing%20Association
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Association de logement de Mayo
1, record 13, French, Association%20de%20logement%20de%20Mayo
correct, feminine noun, Yukon
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur la Société d'habitation, Décret 1996/86. La Gazette du Yukon, Partie III. 1, record 13, French, - Association%20de%20logement%20de%20Mayo
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-12-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Mayo Probation Services
1, record 14, English, Mayo%20Probation%20Services
correct, Yukon
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yukon Government, Department of Justice. 1, record 14, English, - Mayo%20Probation%20Services
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Service de probation de Mayo
1, record 14, French, Service%20de%20probation%20de%20Mayo
correct, Yukon
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gouvernement du Yukon, ministère de la Justice. 1, record 14, French, - Service%20de%20probation%20de%20Mayo
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-02-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Mayo
1, record 15, English, Mayo
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A language spoken by the Mayo, a Taracahitian people living in Sonora, Mexico. 1, record 15, English, - Mayo
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- mayo
1, record 15, French, mayo
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue parlée par les Mayo, groupe ethnique vivant à Sonora, État du Mexique septentrional. 1, record 15, French, - mayo
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Mayo stand cover 1, record 16, English, Mayo%20stand%20cover
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- couvre-table Mayo
1, record 16, French, couvre%2Dtable%20Mayo
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Conseil de la santé et des services sociaux de la région de Montréal métropolitain, Catalogue des standards de lingerie-literie, 9.0.1. 1, record 16, French, - couvre%2Dtable%20Mayo
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-06-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Mayo cover 1, record 17, English, Mayo%20cover
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- couvre-plateau de Mayo
1, record 17, French, couvre%2Dplateau%20de%20Mayo
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solution proposée par M. Claude Bordage, Chef du bloc opératoire, base militaire de Valcartier. 1, record 17, French, - couvre%2Dplateau%20de%20Mayo
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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