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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- basal metabolism
1, record 1, English, basal%20metabolism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BM 2, record 1, English, BM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The turnover of energy in a fasting and resting organism using energy solely to maintain vital cellular activity, respiration, and circulation ... 3, record 1, English, - basal%20metabolism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métabolisme basal
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tabolisme%20basal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MB 2, record 1, French, MB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- métabolisme de base 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tabolisme%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
- MB 2, record 1, French, MB
correct, masculine noun
- MB 2, record 1, French, MB
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metabolismo basal
1, record 1, Spanish, metabolismo%20basal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gasto energético mínimo de un organismo en condiciones dadas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - metabolismo%20basal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- megabase
1, record 2, English, megabase
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Mb 1, record 2, English, Mb
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- megabase pair 2, record 2, English, megabase%20pair
correct
- Mbp 2, record 2, English, Mbp
correct
- Mbp 2, record 2, English, Mbp
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unit of length for DNA fragments that is equal to 1 million nucleotides. 1, record 2, English, - megabase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The size of a piece of DNA is measured in nucleotides (nt), base pairs (bp), kilobases (kb or kbp = 1000 bp) or megabases (Mb or Mbp = 1 000 000 bp). Because DNA is virtually always double-stranded, the distinction between bases and base pairs is often ignored when talking about the size of a piece of DNA. Thus a DNA double helix comprising one million base pairs can be described as either 1 Mbp or 1 Mb – it is not 2 Mb. 2, record 2, English, - megabase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A megabase (Mb) is roughly equal to 1 centiMorgan (cM). 1, record 2, English, - megabase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie moléculaire
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mégabase
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9gabase
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Mb 1, record 2, French, Mb
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de longueur pour des fragments d'ADN qui est égal à un million de nucléotides. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9gabase
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Biología molecular
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- megabase
1, record 2, Spanish, megabase
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Mb 1, record 2, Spanish, Mb
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de longitud para fragmentos de DNA equivalente a un millón de nucleótidos y aproximadamente a 1 cM [centimorgan]. 1, record 2, Spanish, - megabase
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-08-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba
1, record 3, English, Manitoba
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- Man. 2, record 3, English, Man%2E
correct, see observation, Canada
- MB 3, record 3, English, MB
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- province of Manitoba 4, record 3, English, province%20of%20Manitoba
correct, see observation, Canada
- Province of Manitoba 4, record 3, English, Province%20of%20Manitoba
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fifth province to enter the Canadian Confederation in 1870, and fifth in the order of precedence established according to the year of entry into Confederation. The territory covered by the province changed, from the original land around the Red River, to add, in 1881, a new area that was part of the area given to Ontario in 1874 only to give it back to Ontario in 1889, and to finally get to its actual boundaries in 1912. 4, record 3, English, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name of a province and its form, spelling and abbreviation are to be decided by the provincial toponymy authority, with the agreement of the Government of Canada. One uses "province of Manitoba" for the geographical entity, "Province of Manitoba" for the provincial administration, "Manitoba" as the short form, and "Man." as the abbreviation. 4, record 3, English, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Approved by ISO, the Canada Post two-character symbol is MB (or CA-MB). This symbol is the same in all languages and must be used only in postal addresses and statistical charts where the identification of provinces and territories is restricted to two characters. A two-character provincial symbol must not be used instead of the abbreviation in a text or on a geographical map, a poster or a road sign. 4, record 3, English, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Manitoba; Man.: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - Manitoba
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba
1, record 3, French, Manitoba
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Man. 2, record 3, French, Man%2E
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- MB 3, record 3, French, MB
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- province du Manitoba 4, record 3, French, province%20du%20Manitoba
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Province du Manitoba 5, record 3, French, Province%20du%20Manitoba
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinquième province à entrer dans la Confédération canadienne en 1870 et cinquième dans l'ordre de préséance établi selon l'année d'entrée dans la Confédération. Le territoire occupé par la province est passé, de terres entourant la rivière Rouge, à une superficie élargie, en 1881, pour comprendre une partie du territoire confié à l'Ontario en 1874 seulement pour le rétrocéder à l'Ontario en 1889, pour enfin connaître ses frontières actuelles en 1912. 5, record 3, French, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom d'une province, sa graphie et la façon de l'abréger dépendent de l'autorité toponymique provinciale, avec l'assentiment du Gouvernement du Canada. On utilise «province du Manitoba» pour désigner l'entité géographique, «Province du Manitoba» pour signifier l'administration provinciale, «Manitoba» comme désignation courante, et «Man.» comme abréviation. 5, record 3, French, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Avec l'approbation de l'ISO, l'indicatif à deux lettres de Postes Canada est MB (ou CA-MB); il est le même dans toutes les langues et ne doit être utilisé que dans une adresse ou un tableau statistique où l'identification des provinces et des territoires est restreinte à deux caractères. L'indicatif à deux lettres d'une province ou d'un territoire ne devrait pas être utilisé au lieu de l'abréviation dans un texte, sur une carte géographique, une affiche ou un panneau routier. 5, record 3, French, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Manitoba; Man. : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 3, French, - Manitoba
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Manitoba
1, record 3, Spanish, Manitoba
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Man. 2, record 3, Spanish, Man%2E
correct, see observation, Canada
- MB 2, record 3, Spanish, MB
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No existe consenso entre los autores sobre el género de los nombres de ciudades y provincias. Aunque algunos sostienen que los nombres que terminan en -a son femeninos y los que terminan en otra vocal o consonante son masculinos, generalmente se hace la concordancia con el sustantivo femenino ciudad, o provincia, según sea el caso. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La abreviatura de la provincia de Manitoba es Man. El símbolo MB está normalizado como código postal en todos los idiomas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Manitoba
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hectopascal
1, record 4, English, hectopascal
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- hPa 2, record 4, English, hPa
correct, see observation, officially approved
- HP 3, record 4, English, HP
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- millibar 4, record 4, English, millibar
correct, see observation, obsolete
- mb 4, record 4, English, mb
correct, see observation, obsolete
- mbar 5, record 4, English, mbar
obsolete
- mb 4, record 4, English, mb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
hectopascal: Unit of pressure in the SI system, equal to 102 Pa. 6, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric pressure is measured in two units, hectopascals (hPa) and inches of mercury (Hg). The hectopascal is the international unit of measure for atmospheric pressure and inches of mercury are used in the U.S. for aviation purposes. 7, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the U.S., air pressure at the surface is reported in inches of mercury while air pressure aloft is reported in millibars, also known as hectopascals (hPa). Scientists, however, generally use pressures in hectopascals. In the rest of the world, measurements are usually given in hectopascals although you will sometimes see them in centimeters of mercury, especially on older barometers. The term "hectopascals" is replacing the term "millibars." 8, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A millibar is 1000 dynes per square centimeter, or 100 pascal (Pa). Surface pressure averages around 1013 millibars. 9, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The] hectopascal ... is equivalent to one millibar in the CGS system. 6, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hectopascal; hPa: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 10, record 4, English, - hectopascal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hectopascal
1, record 4, French, hectopascal
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- hPa 2, record 4, French, hPa
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- millibar 3, record 4, French, millibar
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete, officially approved
- mb 4, record 4, French, mb
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete, officially approved
- mbar 5, record 4, French, mbar
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- mb 4, record 4, French, mb
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de la pression atmosphérique (symb. : hPa), valant cent pascals (et équivalant au millibar). 6, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité légale de mesure de la pression, dans le système international, est le PASCAL (N/m²) ainsi que ses multiples et sous-multiples. [...] Une unité souvent employée est le millibar, sous-multiple du bar (système MTS), ainsi que le torr ou millimètre de mercure, unité ancienne rencontrée. Les météorologistes sont passés du millibar à l'hectopascal. 1 torr (mm Hg) = 133 Pa; 1 mbar = 100 Pa = 1 hPa. 7, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
millibar : Ancienne unité de pression [atmosphérique] valant un millième de bar, remplacée [officiellement depuis 1986] par l'hectopascal. 8, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un millibar (mbar) vaut 10-3 bar, soit 10³, soit 0,750062 mm de mercure normal. 9, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'hectopascal [...] est l'équivalent d'un millibar dans le système CGS. 10, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
millibar, mb : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 11, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
hectopascal; hPa : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 12, record 4, French, - hectopascal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hectopascal
1, record 4, Spanish, hectopascal
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- hPa 2, record 4, Spanish, hPa
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de presión del sistema SI, igual a 102 Pa. 3, record 4, Spanish, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hectopascal: Equivale a un milibar en el sistema CGS. 3, record 4, Spanish, - hectopascal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hectopascal; hPa: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 4, Spanish, - hectopascal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brigade major
1, record 5, English, brigade%20major
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BM 1, record 5, English, BM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- major de brigade
1, record 5, French, major%20de%20brigade
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MB 1, record 5, French, MB
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
major de brigade; MB : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 5, French, - major%20de%20brigade
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- million barrels
1, record 6, English, million%20barrels
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- mmbbls 2, record 6, English, mmbbls
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The state has proven reserves of crude oil totaling 3934 million barrels (mmbbls), which account for 18% of the crude oil proved reserves in the United States. 1, record 6, English, - million%20barrels
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- million de barils
1, record 6, French, million%20de%20barils
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Mb 1, record 6, French, Mb
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cartel a en effet trouvé un accord le 27 septembre sur une production de 23,2 millions de barils par jour (dont 7,5 Mb/j pour l'Arabie Saoudite et 3,4 Mb/j pour l'Iran). 1, record 6, French, - million%20de%20barils
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- body wave magnitude 1, record 7, English, body%20wave%20magnitude
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- magnitude déduite des ondes de volume
1, record 7, French, magnitude%20d%C3%A9duite%20des%20ondes%20de%20volume
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- Mb 1, record 7, French, Mb
feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Habituellement calculée à partir des données enregistrées sur les ondes de Raleigh de longue période à composante verticale; 2e échelle de Richter (Fascicule no 2, NY, 1990). 1, record 7, French, - magnitude%20d%C3%A9duite%20des%20ondes%20de%20volume
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 7, French, - magnitude%20d%C3%A9duite%20des%20ondes%20de%20volume
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Military (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Munitions Board
1, record 8, English, Munitions%20Board
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MB 1, record 8, English, MB
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des munitions
1, record 8, French, Bureau%20des%20munitions
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MB 1, record 8, French, MB
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-06-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- PG Psychology
1, record 9, English, PG%20Psychology
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MB: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 9, English, - PG%20Psychology
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ES - Psychologie
1, record 9, French, ES%20%2D%20Psychologie
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MB : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 9, French, - ES%20%2D%20Psychologie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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