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TOPOGRAFIA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inferior oblique muscle of the eyeball
1, record 1, English, inferior%20oblique%20muscle%20of%20the%20eyeball
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inferior oblique muscle 2, record 1, English, inferior%20oblique%20muscle
correct
- inferior oblique 3, record 1, English, inferior%20oblique
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inferior oblique muscle has its origin on the maxillary bone just posterior to the inferior medial orbital rim and lateral to the nasolacrimal canal. The inferior oblique is the only extraocular muscle to have its anatomic origin in the anterior orbit. The muscle runs from the medial corner of the orbit to the lateral aspect of the globe, its length approximately paralleling the tendon of insertion of the superior oblique muscle. 4, record 1, English, - inferior%20oblique%20muscle%20of%20the%20eyeball
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inferior oblique muscle; musculus obliquus inferior bulbi oculi: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - inferior%20oblique%20muscle%20of%20the%20eyeball
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- muscle oblique inférieur du bulbe oculaire
1, record 1, French, muscle%20oblique%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20bulbe%20oculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- muscle oblique inférieur du bulbe de l'œil 2, record 1, French, muscle%20oblique%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20bulbe%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
correct, masculine noun
- muscle oblique inférieur 3, record 1, French, muscle%20oblique%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- muscle petit oblique de l'œil 2, record 1, French, muscle%20petit%20oblique%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- muscle petit oblique 4, record 1, French, muscle%20petit%20oblique
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle oblique inférieur du bulbe oculaire; muscle oblique inférieur du bulbe de l'œil; muscle oblique inférieur : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 1, record 1, French, - muscle%20oblique%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20bulbe%20oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
musculus obliquus inferior bulbi oculi : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 1, record 1, French, - muscle%20oblique%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20bulbe%20oculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Músculos y tendones
- Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- músculo oblicuo inferior
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%BAsculo%20oblicuo%20inferior
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- músculo oblicuo menor 1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%BAsculo%20oblicuo%20menor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air quality
1, record 2, English, air%20quality
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since [the] presence of pollutants in most urban areas is an accepted way of life for normal day-to-day air resource status, air quality involves the degree of concentration of undesirable pollutants such as oxides of sulfur and carbon, and hydrocarbons. Conditions affecting changes in air quality involve weather, topography of the affected area, meteorology of the region, activity of both motorists and industrial processors, and the volume and type of emissions from governmental polluters. 2, record 2, English, - air%20quality
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air quality: designation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 3, record 2, English, - air%20quality
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- qualité de l'air
1, record 2, French, qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
qualité de l'air : désignation normalisée par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 2, record 2, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del aire
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calidad del aire
1, record 2, Spanish, calidad%20del%20aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel de aproximación al óptimo de su composición y con mínimos de sustancias extrañas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - calidad%20del%20aire
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- atomic force microscope in constant height mode
1, record 3, English, atomic%20force%20microscope%20in%20constant%20height%20mode
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- AFM in constant height mode 1, record 3, English, AFM%20in%20constant%20height%20mode
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The AFM can operate in either a "constant force" mode or a "constant height" mode. ... The constant height mode keeps the sample at a set height then measures the deflection of the laser on the photodiode. 2, record 3, English, - atomic%20force%20microscope%20in%20constant%20height%20mode
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microscope à force atomique à balayage à hauteur constante
1, record 3, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20force%20atomique%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20%C3%A0%20hauteur%20constante
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microscope à force atomique. [...] De même que pour le STM [microscope à effet tunnel], on distingue deux types de fonctionnement : [...] a) Balayage à hauteur constante : durant la mesure, on maintient l'échantillon à une altitude constante et on enregistre le mouvement vertical du levier. Dans ce mode de fonctionnement, c'est l'inertie du levier qui impose la vitesse de déplacement de l'échantillon. Si la vitesse venait à être trop élevée, la pointe n'arriverait pas à suivre fidèlement les contours de la surface d'où une déformation de l'image, et même des dommages éventuels sur l'objet. 2, record 3, French, - microscope%20%C3%A0%20force%20atomique%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20%C3%A0%20hauteur%20constante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- microscopio de fuerza atómica en modo contacto de altura constante
1, record 3, Spanish, microscopio%20de%20fuerza%20at%C3%B3mica%20en%20modo%20contacto%20de%20altura%20constante
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microscopía de Fuerza Atómica (AFM). [...] Modos de operación. [...] Modo de contacto. [...] Dos modos de operación: (i) fuerza constante (piezo en z mueve a la muestra para mantener la deflexión constante) (ii) altura constante (mantiene z constante y mide la deflexión). 2, record 3, Spanish, - microscopio%20de%20fuerza%20at%C3%B3mica%20en%20modo%20contacto%20de%20altura%20constante
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-07-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Cytology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- atomic force microscope
1, record 4, English, atomic%20force%20microscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AFM 2, record 4, English, AFM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- scanning force microscope 3, record 4, English, scanning%20force%20microscope
correct
- SFM 4, record 4, English, SFM
correct
- SFM 4, record 4, English, SFM
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device in which the deflection of a sharp stylus mounted on a soft spring is monitored as the stylus is moved across a surface. 5, record 4, English, - atomic%20force%20microscope
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike the STM, the AFM [Atomic Force Microscope] can scan nonconducting samples. It can do this because it uses optical technology, direct contact, and a laser, to sense the position of the tip in relation to the sample. The tip is very sharp and protrudes from a small flexible cantilever. The laser reflects off the top side of the tip and is directed to a split photodiode. The height of the surface of the sample deflects the cantilever causing the position of the laser on the photodiode to change. The difference in voltage from the photodiode elements provide a "picture" of the surface. 6, record 4, English, - atomic%20force%20microscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Cytologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microscope à forces atomiques
1, record 4, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20forces%20atomiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AFM 2, record 4, French, AFM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- microscope à force atomique 3, record 4, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20force%20atomique
correct, masculine noun
- AFM 4, record 4, French, AFM
correct, masculine noun
- AFM 4, record 4, French, AFM
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microscope où une pointe très fine se déplaçant à la surface de l'échantillon étudié, enregistre, grâce à un dispositif d'asservissement, la force d'interaction de Van der Waals entre la pointe sondeuse et la surface de l'échantillon. 5, record 4, French, - microscope%20%C3%A0%20forces%20atomiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le microscope à force atomique est un microscope à palpeur, c'est-à-dire que la sonde est en interaction mécanique (attractive ou répulsive) avec la surface à caractériser. 6, record 4, French, - microscope%20%C3%A0%20forces%20atomiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Citología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- microscopio de fuerza atómica
1, record 4, Spanish, microscopio%20de%20fuerza%20at%C3%B3mica
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AFM 1, record 4, Spanish, AFM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- microscopio de fuerzas atómicas 2, record 4, Spanish, microscopio%20de%20fuerzas%20at%C3%B3micas
correct, masculine noun
- AFM 2, record 4, Spanish, AFM
correct, masculine noun
- AFM 2, record 4, Spanish, AFM
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microscopio de proximidad basado en la detección de la fuerza que actúa entre la punta del microscopio y una [superficie] metálica o aislante [...] monitorea la superficie de la muestra con una punta de radio de curvatura de 20 a 60 nm [nanómetros] que se localiza al final de un cantilever. 1, record 4, Spanish, - microscopio%20de%20fuerza%20at%C3%B3mica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El microscopio de fuerzas atómicas […] fue inventado en el año 1986 por G. Binning, C. Quate y Ch. Gerber como un instrumento capaz de obtener con gran resolución imágenes de la topografía de una superficie. 2, record 4, Spanish, - microscopio%20de%20fuerza%20at%C3%B3mica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- horizontal alignment
1, record 5, English, horizontal%20alignment
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The projection of a road - especially its centre line - on a horizontal plane. 2, record 5, English, - horizontal%20alignment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horizontal alignment: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 5, English, - horizontal%20alignment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
horizontal alignment: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 5, English, - horizontal%20alignment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
- Voies ferrées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tracé en plan
1, record 5, French, trac%C3%A9%20en%20plan
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réglage en plan 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20en%20plan
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projection d'une route - en particulier de son axe - sur un plan horizontal. 1, record 5, French, - trac%C3%A9%20en%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tracé en plan : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 5, French, - trac%C3%A9%20en%20plan
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño de carreteras
- Vías férreas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- trazado en planta
1, record 5, Spanish, trazado%20en%20planta
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trazado en planta: Término utilizado por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 2, record 5, Spanish, - trazado%20en%20planta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alopecia areata 1, record 6, English, alopecia%20areata
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- androgenetic alopecia 1, record 6, English, androgenetic%20alopecia
- alopecia circumscripta 1, record 6, English, alopecia%20circumscripta
- pelade 1, record 6, English, pelade
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microscopically inflammatory, usually reversible, patchy loss of hair, occurring in sharply defined areas and usually involving the beard or scalp. 1, record 6, English, - alopecia%20areata
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pelade
1, record 6, French, pelade
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pelade (alopecia areata) est caractérisée par l'apparition d'une ou plusieurs plaques glabres sur le cuir chevelu ou la barbe. Elle peut guérir spontanément ou au contraire récidiver et s'étendre. Son association fréquente avec des affections thyroïdiennes, un vitiligo ou avec la présence d'autoanticorps variés suggère une origine auto-immune. 1, record 6, French, - pelade
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alopecia areata
1, record 6, Spanish, alopecia%20areata
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- altimetry
1, record 7, English, altimetry
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- height finding 2, record 7, English, height%20finding
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The measurement of heights in the atmosphere (altitude), generally by means of an altimeter. 3, record 7, English, - altimetry
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Altimetry is a term which describes a method of measuring the altitudes of things with remote spacecraft. It is usually performed with a laser. Laser altimeters bounce beams of light from the surface and back to the spacecraft to measure the heights of mountains and depths of valleys on remote planets. This is even done for our own planet. 4, record 7, English, - altimetry
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie
1, record 7, French, altim%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la géométrie pratique qui a pour objet la mesure des hauteurs, [des altitudes,] qu'elles soient accessibles ou non. 2, record 7, French, - altim%C3%A9trie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altimétrie par satellite utilise le temps mis par un faisceau radar pour faire l'aller-retour satellite-surface, associé à une localisation précise du satellite, pour effectuer ses mesures. 3, record 7, French, - altim%C3%A9trie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Geografía matemática
- Cartografía
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- altimetría
1, record 7, Spanish, altimetr%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la topografía que se ocupa de medir las altitudes. 2, record 7, Spanish, - altimetr%C3%ADa
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sitology
1, record 8, English, sitology
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- topothesiology 2, record 8, English, topothesiology
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of sites or locations for new buildings, especially ones that harmonize with natural surroundings. 1, record 8, English, - sitology
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sitologie
1, record 8, French, sitologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude de sites naturels ou architecturaux. 2, record 8, French, - sitologie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Étude des sites et des moyens de les préserver au moment d'y introduire des constructions. 3, record 8, French, - sitologie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Néologisme désignant l'étude scientifique des sites, c'est-à-dire les caractéristiques topographiques et naturelles qui influencent l'installation de l'activité touristique en autorisant des aménagements ou en imposant des contraintes à leur développement. 4, record 8, French, - sitologie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Emplazamientos urbanos
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sitiología
1, record 8, Spanish, sitiolog%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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