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ALA [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alighting area
1, record 1, English, alighting%20area
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 2, record 1, English, ALA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified surface, reserved for vehicles that depend upon water surfaces for their landing. 3, record 1, English, - alighting%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alighting area: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - alighting%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alighting area; ALA: designations officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - alighting%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aire d'amerrissage
1, record 1, French, aire%20d%27amerrissage
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 1, French, ALA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface délimitée, réservée au recueil d'appareils tributaires d'un plan d'eau pour leur retour à terre. 3, record 1, French, - aire%20d%27amerrissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aire d'amerrissage : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - aire%20d%27amerrissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aire d'amerrissage; ALA : désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - aire%20d%27amerrissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- área de amaraje
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1rea%20de%20amaraje
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ALA 1, record 1, Spanish, ALA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trawlnet wing
1, record 2, English, trawlnet%20wing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- trawl-net wing 2, record 2, English, trawl%2Dnet%20wing
correct
- wing 3, record 2, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tapered net section extending forward from one side of the main body of the net. 4, record 2, English, - trawlnet%20wing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aile de chalut
1, record 2, French, aile%20de%20chalut
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aile 2, record 2, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du filet, en général allongée, coupée en forme et qui prolonge le corps de l'engin vers l'avant. 3, record 2, French, - aile%20de%20chalut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 2, Spanish, ala
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- banda 1, record 2, Spanish, banda
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Asian Financial Services Association
1, record 3, English, Asian%20Financial%20Services%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AFSA 1, record 3, English, AFSA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Asian Leasing & Finance Association 2, record 3, English, Asian%20Leasing%20%26%20Finance%20Association
former designation, correct
- ALFA 2, record 3, English, ALFA
former designation, correct
- ALFA 2, record 3, English, ALFA
- Asian Leasing Association 2, record 3, English, Asian%20Leasing%20Association
former designation, correct
- ALA 3, record 3, English, ALA
former designation, correct
- ALA 3, record 3, English, ALA
- Asialease 1, record 3, English, Asialease
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asian Financial Services Association (AFSA) is a federation of financial services companies and associations ... 1, record 3, English, - Asian%20Financial%20Services%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Asian Leasing Association (ALA) became the Asian Leasing and Finance Association (ALFA) in 2005 and then the Asian Financial Services Association (AFSA) in 2010. 4, record 3, English, - Asian%20Financial%20Services%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Asian Leasing and Finance Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Asian Financial Services Association
1, record 3, French, Asian%20Financial%20Services%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AFSA 1, record 3, French, AFSA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Asian Leasing & Finance Association 2, record 3, French, Asian%20Leasing%20%26%20Finance%20Association
former designation, correct
- ALFA 2, record 3, French, ALFA
former designation, correct
- ALFA 2, record 3, French, ALFA
- Asian Leasing Association 2, record 3, French, Asian%20Leasing%20Association
former designation, correct
- ALA 3, record 3, French, ALA
former designation, correct
- ALA 3, record 3, French, ALA
- Asialease 1, record 3, French, Asialease
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Asian Leasing and Finance Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Security Devices
- Civil Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tuned liquid damper
1, record 4, English, tuned%20liquid%20damper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TLD 1, record 4, English, TLD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wind-induced and earthquake-induced vibrations of structures such as super-tall towers and bridges can be efficaciously controlled by tuned liquid dampers (TLDs). 2, record 4, English, - tuned%20liquid%20damper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Génie civil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur à liquide accordé
1, record 4, French, amortisseur%20%C3%A0%20liquide%20accord%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 4, French, ALA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dispositif de contrôle passif composé de réservoirs rigides emplis de liquide [...] destiné à supprimer les vibrations horizontales des structures. 3, record 4, French, - amortisseur%20%C3%A0%20liquide%20accord%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Applications of Automation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lethal autonomous weapon system
1, record 5, English, lethal%20autonomous%20weapon%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- LAWS 1, record 5, English, LAWS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lethal autonomous weapons system 2, record 5, English, lethal%20autonomous%20weapons%20system
correct
- LAWS 2, record 5, English, LAWS
correct
- LAWS 2, record 5, English, LAWS
- lethal autonomous weapon 3, record 5, English, lethal%20autonomous%20weapon
correct
- LAW 4, record 5, English, LAW
correct
- LAW 4, record 5, English, LAW
- lethal autonomous robot 5, record 5, English, lethal%20autonomous%20robot
correct
- LAR 5, record 5, English, LAR
correct
- LAR 5, record 5, English, LAR
- killer robot 6, record 5, English, killer%20robot
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lethal autonomous weapons (LAW) are robots that can select, attack and destroy targets without human intervention. 4, record 5, English, - lethal%20autonomous%20weapon%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Automatisation et applications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'armes létales autonome
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27armes%20l%C3%A9tales%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SALA 1, record 5, French, SALA
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- arme létale autonome 2, record 5, French, arme%20l%C3%A9tale%20autonome
correct, feminine noun
- ALA 3, record 5, French, ALA
correct, feminine noun
- ALA 3, record 5, French, ALA
- robot létal autonome 4, record 5, French, robot%20l%C3%A9tal%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
- RLA 4, record 5, French, RLA
correct, masculine noun
- RLA 4, record 5, French, RLA
- robot tueur 5, record 5, French, robot%20tueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les armes létales autonomes [...] sont théoriquement capables de tuer sans que l'homme n'intervienne. 6, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27armes%20l%C3%A9tales%20autonome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alanine
1, record 6, English, alanine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Ala 2, record 6, English, Ala
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 2-aminopropionic acid 3, record 6, English, 2%2Daminopropionic%20acid
correct
- alpha-aminopropionic acid 3, record 6, English, alpha%2Daminopropionic%20acid
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aliphatic nonpolar amino acid, with a one-carbon side chain, considered to be a dibasic acid in its fully protonated form, which can donate two protons during its complete titration with a base. 3, record 6, English, - alanine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alanine
1, record 6, French, alanine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Ala 2, record 6, French, Ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- acide-alpha-aminopropionique 3, record 6, French, acide%2Dalpha%2Daminopropionique
correct, masculine noun
- acide amino-2-propanoïque 3, record 6, French, acide%20amino%2D2%2Dpropano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aminoacide simple, glucoformateur, c'est-à-dire dont le catabolisme aboutit à la formation d'acide oxalo-acétique ou d'acide pyruvique (interrelation métabolique du cycle de Krebs). 3, record 6, French, - alanine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alanina
1, record 6, Spanish, alanina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aminoácido natural, no esencial. 2, record 6, Spanish, - alanina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- The Lungs
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- American Lung Association
1, record 7, English, American%20Lung%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. 3, record 7, English, - American%20Lung%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Poumons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- American Lung Association
1, record 7, French, American%20Lung%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-10-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 8, English, wing
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- half-wing 2, record 8, English, half%2Dwing
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A main supporting surface of an aircraft. 3, record 8, English, - wing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The wing] may be divided into inner, outer and wing-tip sections. 3, record 8, English, - wing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wing; half-wing: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 8, English, - wing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 8, French, aile
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- demi-voilure 2, record 8, French, demi%2Dvoilure
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface horizontale sur laquelle s'exercent les forces aérodynamiques de portance assurant la sustentation d'un avion. 3, record 8, French, - aile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aile; demi-voilure : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 8, French, - aile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aile : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 8, French, - aile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cambrure, vrillage de l'aile. 5, record 8, French, - aile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 8, Spanish, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plano principal de sustentación de un avión [...] 1, record 8, Spanish, - ala
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Desde el punto de vista aerodinámico, el ala se caracteriza principalmente por la fuerza de sustentación que desarrolla al ser arrastrada y por la resistencia que el aire opone a su avance. 1, record 8, Spanish, - ala
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Library Science
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- American Library Association
1, record 9, English, American%20Library%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 1, record 9, English, ALA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. 1, record 9, English, - American%20Library%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Bibliothéconomie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- American Library Association
1, record 9, French, American%20Library%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 1, record 9, French, ALA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Association des bibliothèques américaines 2, record 9, French, Association%20des%20biblioth%C3%A8ques%20am%C3%A9ricaines
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- ABA 2, record 9, French, ABA
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- ABA 2, record 9, French, ABA
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des bibliothèques américaines; ABA : traductions non officielles données à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 9, French, - American%20Library%20Association
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-04-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- aileron
1, record 10, English, aileron
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] movable flap on the outboard trailing edge of [older generation] wind turbine [blades] for limiting [the rotor] power in high winds. 2, record 10, English, - aileron
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aileron
1, record 10, French, aileron
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volet articulé se trouvant sur le bord de fuite des pales de certaines éoliennes anciennes ayant pour fonction de réduire la puissance du rotor par grand vent. 2, record 10, French, - aileron
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Energía eólica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- pala
1, record 10, Spanish, pala
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- alerón 2, record 10, Spanish, aler%C3%B3n%20
correct, masculine noun
- ala 2, record 10, Spanish, ala%20
correct, feminine noun
- aspa 2, record 10, Spanish, aspa
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Componentes de un aerogenerador. [...] Las palas del rotor capturan el viento y transmiten su potencia hacia el buje. En un aerogenerador moderno de 600 kW cada pala mide alrededor de 20 metros de longitud y su diseño es muy parecido al del ala de un avión. 3, record 10, Spanish, - pala
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-10-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal liaison officer
1, record 11, English, Aboriginal%20liaison%20officer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ALO 1, record 11, English, ALO
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal liaison worker 2, record 11, English, Aboriginal%20liaison%20worker
correct
- Native liaison officer 2, record 11, English, Native%20liaison%20officer
correct
- Native liaison worker 2, record 11, English, Native%20liaison%20worker
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aboriginal liaison officers (ALOs) are part of a team of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) staff dedicated to improving efforts to rehabilitate Aboriginal offenders. 1, record 11, English, - Aboriginal%20liaison%20officer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agent de liaison autochtone
1, record 11, French, agent%20de%20liaison%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 11, French, ALA
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- agente de liaison autochtone 1, record 11, French, agente%20de%20liaison%20autochtone
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les agents de liaison autochtones (ALA) font partie d’une équipe d’employés du Service correctionnel du Canada (SCC) qui œuvrent pour l’amélioration des efforts déployés en vue de la réadaptation des délinquants autochtones. 2, record 11, French, - agent%20de%20liaison%20autochtone
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-11-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Luge, Bobsledding and Skeleton
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Luge Association
1, record 12, English, Alberta%20Luge%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 1, record 12, English, ALA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Alberta Luge Association exists to ensure the continued successful growth of the sport of luge in Alberta through the development of its athletes, coaches and volunteers at the recreational and elite levels. 1, record 12, English, - Alberta%20Luge%20Association
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Luge, bobsleigh et skeleton
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Association de Luge de l'Alberta
1, record 12, French, Association%20de%20Luge%20de%20l%27Alberta
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 12, French, ALA
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association de Luge de l'Alberta a pour but d'assurer la croissance constante du sport de luge en Alberta par l'entremise de programmes de développement pour ses athlètes, entraîneurs et bénévoles autant au niveau élite que récréationnel. 1, record 12, French, - Association%20de%20Luge%20de%20l%27Alberta
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-06-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ala
1, record 13, English, ala
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] smooth semicircular area adjoining [the] posterior portion of [the] glabella, outlined distally by [the] furrow and commonly depressed below [the] adjacent part of [the] gena [in some trilobites]. 2, record 13, English, - ala
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: alae. 3, record 13, English, - ala
Record 13, Key term(s)
- alae
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ala
1, record 13, French, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- lobe paraglabellaire 1, record 13, French, lobe%20paraglabellaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un espace le plus souvent subtriangulaire, l'«ala» [...], s'individualise parfois contre la glabelle, en avant du sillon occipital [...] 1, record 13, French, - ala
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : alae. 1, record 13, French, - ala
Record 13, Key term(s)
- alae
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Mammals
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 14, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... either of the two feathered forelimbs of a bird, fully developed for flying, as in eagles, gulls, swallows, etc., or insufficiently developed for flight and used for balance in running, etc., as in chickens, ostriches, etc., or for swimming as in penguins [also] either of the paired organs of flight of a bat, the lifting surface of which is formed by the membranous skin connecting the long, modified digits ... 2, record 14, English, - wing
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Mammifères
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 14, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aile est un «repli cutané» [...] soutenu par un ou plusieurs doigts très allongés. 2, record 14, French, - aile
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aves
- Mamíferos
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 14, Spanish, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Miembro musculado y móvil que utilizan algunos vertebrados para volar. 1, record 14, Spanish, - ala
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any flat structure emerging from the side or summit of an organ; also the lateral petals in Leguminosae. 2, record 15, English, - wing
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 15, French, aile
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 15, Spanish, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolongamiento lateral, aplanado y delgado de un órgano vegetal. 1, record 15, Spanish, - ala
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 16, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One pair of the bee's four thin wings is on each side of the thorax. The front wing of each pair is larger than the hind wing. 2, record 16, English, - wing
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The bee hind wings are anchored to the fore wings by a series of small hooks along their front edges. 3, record 16, English, - wing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 16, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur le "thorax" s'insèrent deux paires d'ailes membraneuses inégales et trois paires de pattes. Les ailes d'un même côté sont maintenues solidaires grâce à une rangée de petits crochets dont est muni le bord avant de l'aile postérieure. 2, record 16, French, - aile
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 16, Spanish, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 17
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- aminolevulinic acid
1, record 17, English, aminolevulinic%20acid
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 2, record 17, English, ALA
avoid
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid 3, record 17, English, 5%2Damino%2D4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
correct
- Levulan Kerastick 4, record 17, English, Levulan%20Kerastick
correct, trademark, United States
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aminolevulinic acid: A generic name often used in place of 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid. 3, record 17, English, - aminolevulinic%20acid
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In multiple linear regression analyses, blood lead was found to be an important predictor of EDTA-chelatable lead, whereas urinary aminolevulinic acid (ALAU) was associated with DMSA-chelatable lead ... 5, record 17, English, - aminolevulinic%20acid
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Topical. ... Photosensitizer. ... Photodynamic therapy. Aminolevulinic acid application followed by exposure to a certain type of light (blue light using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator) treats the skin condition called actinic keratoses ... 6, record 17, English, - aminolevulinic%20acid
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 17
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- acide aminolévulinique
1, record 17, French, acide%20aminol%C3%A9vulinique
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- AAL 2, record 17, French, AAL
avoid, masculine noun
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- acide 5-amino-4-oxopentanoïque 2, record 17, French, acide%205%2Damino%2D4%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide aminolévulique : nom générique souvent utilisé à la place de l'acide 5-amino-4-oxopentanoïque. 2, record 17, French, - acide%20aminol%C3%A9vulinique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 17
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido aminolevulínico
1, record 17, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20aminolevul%C3%ADnico
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Handball
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 18, English, wing
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 18, English, - wing
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Handball
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 18, French, aile
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 18, French, - aile
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Balonmano
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 18, Spanish, ala
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-09-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Applied Arts (General)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Arnprior League of Artists
1, record 19, English, Arnprior%20League%20of%20Artists
correct, Ontario
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 19, English, - Arnprior%20League%20of%20Artists
Record 19, Key term(s)
- ALA
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Arts appliqués (Généralités)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Arnprior League of Artists
1, record 19, French, Arnprior%20League%20of%20Artists
correct, Ontario
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 19, French, - Arnprior%20League%20of%20Artists
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-11-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Limousin Association
1, record 20, English, Alberta%20Limousin%20Association
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 2, record 20, English, ALA
correct, Alberta
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 20, English, - Alberta%20Limousin%20Association
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Limousin Association
1, record 20, French, Alberta%20Limousin%20Association
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 20, French, ALA
correct, Alberta
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 20, French, - Alberta%20Limousin%20Association
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-04-24
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- African Literature Association
1, record 21, English, African%20Literature%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 2, record 21, English, ALA
correct, Alberta
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- African Literature Association
1, record 21, French, African%20Literature%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 21, French, ALA
correct, Alberta
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1997-03-26
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Construction
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 22, English, wing
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subsidiary part of a building extending out from the main portion. 2, record 22, English, - wing
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Construction
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 22, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- aile d'un bâtiment 2, record 22, French, aile%20d%27un%20b%C3%A2timent
proposal, feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps de bâtiment construit à l'extrémité d'un corps de bâtiment principal, soit sur le même alignement, soit en retour. 3, record 22, French, - aile
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- ala
1, record 22, Spanish, ala
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
- ala de un edificio 1, record 22, Spanish, ala%20de%20un%20edificio
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1996-07-23
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Oriental Religions
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Alá
1, record 23, English, Al%C3%A1
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alá. Loftiness. The nineteenth month of the Bahai year from March 2 to March 20. 2, record 23, English, - Al%C3%A1
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The names of the months in the Bahai (Badi) calendar were given by the Báb, who drew them from the nineteen names of God invoked in a prayer said during the month of fasting in Shí'ih Islam. 1, record 23, English, - Al%C3%A1
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Religions orientales
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- ala
1, record 23, French, ala
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- Alá' 2, record 23, French, Al%C3%A1%27
correct
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ala (élévation; sublimité), début le 2 mars. 1, record 23, French, - ala
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le calendrier baha'i, créé par le Bab lui-même, comprend 19 mois de 19 jours, soit 361 jours auxquels s'ajoutent quatre jours fériés intercalaires. 1, record 23, French, - ala
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- ASEAN Law Association
1, record 24, English, ASEAN%20Law%20Association
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 2, record 24, English, ALA
correct
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- ASEAN Law Association
1, record 24, French, ASEAN%20Law%20Association
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 2, record 24, French, ALA
correct
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association juridique de l'ANASE (non officiel 1, record 24, French, - ASEAN%20Law%20Association
Record 24, Key term(s)
- Association juridique de l'ANASE
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Automobile Legal Association
1, record 25, English, Automobile%20Legal%20Association
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
- ALA 1, record 25, English, ALA
correct
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- ALA Auto and Travel Club 1, record 25, English, ALA%20Auto%20and%20Travel%20Club
former designation, correct
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- Automobile Legal Association
1, record 25, French, Automobile%20Legal%20Association
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
- ALA 1, record 25, French, ALA
correct
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- ALA Auto and Travel Club 1, record 25, French, ALA%20Auto%20and%20Travel%20Club
former designation, correct
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1983-06-02
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Rental Agencies
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- accredited leasing authority 1, record 26, English, accredited%20leasing%20authority
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Entreprises de location
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- officier de location accrédité 1, record 26, French, officier%20de%20location%20accr%C3%A9dit%C3%A9
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1978-03-20
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- ala
1, record 27, English, ala
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a membranous expansion of any kind ... 1, record 27, English, - ala
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- aile
1, record 27, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrane mince ou foliacée, appendue à certains organes : tige, fruits, etc. [...] 2, record 27, French, - aile
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On nomme [...] ainsi toutes les membranes saillantes des végétaux disposées aux côtés de la tige, des rameaux, etc. 3, record 27, French, - aile
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Blood
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- antilymphocyte antibody 1, record 28, English, antilymphocyte%20antibody
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
- ALA
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Sang
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- anticorps antilymphocytaire
1, record 28, French, anticorps%20antilymphocytaire
masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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