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Record 1 2014-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Blood
CONT

Microcytic anemia is defined as the presence of small, often hypochromic, red blood cells in a peripheral blood smear and is usually characterized by a low MCV [mean corpuscular volume] (less than 83 micron³). Iron deficiency is the most common cause of microcytic anemia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Sang
CONT

La cause principale d’anémie microcytaire est la carence martiale. L'appréciation des réserves en fer est donc la première étape diagnostique des anémies microcytaires [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Sangre
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Record 2 2008-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Currency and Foreign Exchange
DEF

[...] a currency which does not deteriorate or depreciate or fluctuate in comparison with the standard of values.

CONT

The safety of the country, its standing, influence, and stability, depend in the largest degree upon a sound currency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politique monétaire et marché des changes
CONT

La création d’une devise saine totalement convertible constitue la principale étape sur la voie de la mise en place de véritables marchés et de l'introduction de stimulants économiques visant à accroître le rendement, la production et l'efficacité.

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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