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VENTILATOR [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- The Lungs
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 1, English, ventilator
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lung ventilator 1, record 1, English, lung%20ventilator
correct, standardized
- respirator 2, record 1, English, respirator
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medical device used to provide artificial ventilation to patients who are having difficulty breathing. 2, record 1, English, - ventilator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
respirator: The term "respirator" is sometimes used as a synonym of "ventilator," mostly in non-technical texts. 2, record 1, English, - ventilator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ventilator; lung ventilator: designations standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - ventilator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Poumons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur
1, record 1, French, ventilateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ventilateur pulmonaire 1, record 1, French, ventilateur%20pulmonaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- respirateur 2, record 1, French, respirateur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil médical visant à assurer une ventilation artificielle chez les patients qui ont de la difficulté à respirer. 3, record 1, French, - ventilateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilateur; ventilateur pulmonaire : Les termes «ventilateur» et «ventilateur pulmonaire» seraient à privilégier puisque l'appareil exerce une action sur la composante ventilatoire de la respiration. 3, record 1, French, - ventilateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
respirateur : Le terme «respirateur» est très répandu dans l'usage, en particulier dans les textes non techniques. 3, record 1, French, - ventilateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ventilateur; ventilateur pulmonaire : désignations normalisées par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - ventilateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Pulmones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- respirador
1, record 1, Spanish, respirador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- respirador artificial 2, record 1, Spanish, respirador%20artificial
correct, masculine noun
- ventilador pulmonar 3, record 1, Spanish, ventilador%20pulmonar
correct, masculine noun
- respirador pulmonar 3, record 1, Spanish, respirador%20pulmonar
correct, masculine noun
- máquina de respiración 3, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20respiraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato que se utiliza para practicar la respiración asistida. 4, record 1, Spanish, - respirador
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 2, English, ventilator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilator: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - ventilator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur
1, record 2, French, ventilateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilateur : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - ventilateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hats and Millinery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ventilator 1, record 3, English, ventilator
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ventilator eyelet 1, record 3, English, ventilator%20eyelet
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chapellerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- œillet d'aération
1, record 3, French, %26oelig%3Billet%20d%27a%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orifice ménagé dans l'entrée de tête d'un képi pour faciliter la circulation de l'air. 1, record 3, French, - %26oelig%3Billet%20d%27a%C3%A9ration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
œillet d'aération : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 3, French, - %26oelig%3Billet%20d%27a%C3%A9ration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 4, English, ventilator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fan 2, record 4, English, fan
correct, noun
- ventilator fan 3, record 4, English, ventilator%20fan
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device with an adjustable aperture for regulating the flow of fresh or stagnant air. 4, record 4, English, - ventilator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur
1, record 4, French, ventilateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éventail à moteur servant à faire circuler l'air dans une direction donnée. 2, record 4, French, - ventilateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - ventilateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ventilador
1, record 4, Spanish, ventilador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato propio para renovar el aire de los aposentos y otros lugares cerrados o para agitarlo en ellos cuando hace calor. 2, record 4, Spanish, - ventilador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 5, English, ventilator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pivoted sash 2, record 5, English, pivoted%20sash
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sash pivoted on hinges, in which panes of glass are set. 1, record 5, English, - ventilator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- châssis ouvrant
1, record 5, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20ouvrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- châssis mobile 2, record 5, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Châssis: de façon générale, cadre rectangulaire de menuiserie mobile, ou parfois fixe, vitré ou non, qui compose le vantail d'une croisée [fenêtre], d'une porte, d'une trappe, etc. Selon son mode de rotation, un châssis mobile est dit basculant, pivotant, à projection ou coulissant. 2, record 5, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20ouvrant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bastidor giratorio
1, record 5, Spanish, bastidor%20giratorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bastidor de ventana que se cierra o abre girando sobre pivotes colocados a cada lado del marco o en la traviesa superior e inferior del mismo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - bastidor%20giratorio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 6, English, ventilator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- air shaft 2, record 6, English, air%20shaft
- air-shaft 3, record 6, English, air%2Dshaft
- air cowl 2, record 6, English, air%20cowl
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A duct attached to the deck of a ship which allows fresh air to enter [the] hold. 4, record 6, English, - ventilator
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ventilators are of various types, the most common of which is the cowl type which can be swivelled to vary the rate of air flow into as well as out of the hold. 4, record 6, English, - ventilator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Parties des bateaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- manche à air
1, record 6, French, manche%20%C3%A0%20air
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conduit en tôles, faisant partie du gréement, qui permet l'aération de l'intérieur du navire à partir du pont. 2, record 6, French, - manche%20%C3%A0%20air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
- Partes de los barcos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- manguera
1, record 6, Spanish, manguera
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ventilator
1, record 7, English, ventilator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aérateur
1, record 7, French, a%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plaque de métal comportant des trous et placée à l'arrière du coussin afin que l'air puisse y entrer et en sortir. 1, record 7, French, - a%C3%A9rateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ventlight
1, record 8, English, ventlight
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- night vent 1, record 8, English, night%20vent
correct
- vent sash 1, record 8, English, vent%20sash
correct
- ventilator 1, record 8, English, ventilator
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small opening light with horizontal hinges at the top of a casement window. 1, record 8, English, - ventlight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vasistas
1, record 8, French, vasistas
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie mobile d'une porte ou d'une fenêtre que l'on ouvre pour l'aération sans ouvrir la fenêtre ou la porte elle-même. 2, record 8, French, - vasistas
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'imposte. 3, record 8, French, - vasistas
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ventilator 1, record 9, English, ventilator
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- déflecteur 1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9flecteur
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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