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AEROBIC [3 records]

Record 1 2010-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

Requiring the presence of oxygen for growth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Se dit des micro-organismes qui se développent en présence d'air ou d'oxygène libre.

CONT

organismes aérobies

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
DEF

[Dícese de las] bacterias que se reproducen en presencia del oxígeno y se transmiten a través del aire.

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Record 2 2010-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

Said of a process occurring only in the presence of molecular oxygen, as applied to certain chemical or biochemical processes such as aerobic decomposition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Se dit d'un processus chimique ou biochimique ne se produisant qu'en présence d'oxygène moléculaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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Record 3 2007-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

Designating or involving exercise, such as running or swimming, that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body.

CONT

Aerobic exercise is any extended activity that makes you breathe hard while using the large muscle groups at a regular, even pace. Aerobic activities help make your heart stronger and more efficient. During the early part of exercise, your body uses stored carbohydrate and circulating fatty acids (the building blocks of fat molecules) for energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Se dit des exercices qui facilitent l'oxygénation des poumons et le bon fonctionnement du système cardio-vasculaire.

CONT

Ainsi, un exercice aérobique d'une vingtaine de minutes réduit la pression artérielle de repos de 5 à 7 mm, et ce jusqu'à 22 heures après la fin de l'exercice.

Spanish

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