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effet de proximité [3 records]

Record 1 2010-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

Genetic vectors targeted to a particular cell type do not spread to neighboring cells, yet their synthesized transgene product (e.g., a toxin) may diffuse and also kill the surrounding cells. The bystander effect is a complex result of intercellular communication through gap junctions, apoptotic cell death, release of cytokines, blocking of angiogenesis, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Effet intercellulaire de voisinage.

OBS

effet de proximité : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 septembre 2008.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Engineering
DEF

Effect of one current-carrying conductor on another. When two or more neighbouring conductors carry currents (as in a coil), the current distribution in any one conductor is affected by the magnetic field produced by the storage reservoirs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrotechnique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electrotecnia
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Record 3 1988-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Geography
DEF

An alternative term for externalities, when the externality has a spatial dimension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie économique
CONT

Par extension [par rapport à l'économie d'urbanisation], l'on parle d'externalités de voisinage, en ce sens que, pour les citadins, la concentration de population peut faciliter l'interaction sociale.

OBS

L'interaction se produit dans un espace géographique restreint.

Spanish

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