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AAV [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adeno-associated virus
1, record 1, English, adeno%2Dassociated%20virus
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AAV 2, record 1, English, AAV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) is a member of the parvovirus family of single-stranded small DNA viruses that require a helper virus, such as adenovirus or herpes simplex virus for replication. Although the majority of the population is seropositive for AAV, the virus is not associated with any pathology in humans. 3, record 1, English, - adeno%2Dassociated%20virus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) is unique in the viral world because it has never been shown to have any pathogenic effects in humans, and most of the population has been exposed to AAV early in life. This recommends it as a vehicle for gene therapy. ... interest has widened in the development of AAV vectors for gene delivery. 4, record 1, English, - adeno%2Dassociated%20virus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virus adénoassocié
1, record 1, French, virus%20ad%C3%A9noassoci%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VAA 2, record 1, French, VAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- virus adéno-associé 3, record 1, French, virus%20ad%C3%A9no%2Dassoci%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- VAA 3, record 1, French, VAA
correct, masculine noun
- VAA 3, record 1, French, VAA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Virus à ADN monocaténaire de la famille des Parvoviridæ dont la réplication n'est possible qu'en présence d'un virus assistant. 4, record 1, French, - virus%20ad%C3%A9noassoci%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les virus adénoassociés sont notamment responsables d'infections bénignes, souvent asymptomatiques, des voies respiratoires. 1, record 1, French, - virus%20ad%C3%A9noassoci%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Des séquences de virus adénoassociés sont utilisées dans la construction de vecteurs de thérapie génique. 1, record 1, French, - virus%20ad%C3%A9noassoci%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
virus adénoassocié; VAA : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 7 mai 2026. 4, record 1, French, - virus%20ad%C3%A9noassoci%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- amphibious assault vehicle
1, record 2, English, amphibious%20assault%20vehicle
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAV 2, record 2, English, AAV
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious assault vehicle; AAV: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - amphibious%20assault%20vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- véhicule d'assaut amphibie
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27assaut%20amphibie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAV 2, record 2, French, AAV
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule d'assaut amphibie; AAV : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27assaut%20amphibie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- video assistant referee
1, record 3, English, video%20assistant%20referee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VAR 1, record 3, English, VAR
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The video assistant referee (VAR) is a football assistant referee who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and a headset for communication. 1, record 3, English, - video%20assistant%20referee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arbitre assistant vidéo
1, record 3, French, arbitre%20assistant%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- árbitro asistente de video
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1rbitro%20asistente%20de%20video
correct, common gender
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VAR 2, record 3, Spanish, VAR
correct, common gender
- AAV 3, record 3, Spanish, AAV
correct, common gender
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- árbitro asistente de vídeo 4, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1rbitro%20asistente%20de%20v%C3%ADdeo
correct, common gender, Spain
- VAR 5, record 3, Spanish, VAR
correct, common gender, Spain
- VAR 5, record 3, Spanish, VAR
- asistente de video 6, record 3, Spanish, asistente%20de%20video
correct, common gender
- asistente de vídeo 7, record 3, Spanish, asistente%20de%20v%C3%ADdeo
correct, common gender, Spain
- juez de video 8, record 3, Spanish, juez%20de%20video
correct, common gender
- juez de vídeo 7, record 3, Spanish, juez%20de%20v%C3%ADdeo
correct, common gender, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] la comunicación entre el árbitro y el árbitro asistente de video fue totalmente clara, la tecnología funcionó bien y, en última instancia, el árbitro tomó la decisión, como tiene que ser porque los AAV (árbitros asistentes de video) están sólo para ayudar", explicó el […] director de arbitraje de la FIFA. 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1rbitro%20asistente%20de%20video
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Los] árbitros asistentes de vídeo tienen como función servir de apoyo técnico al árbitro central en caso de que ocurra alguna jugada polémica que requiera una comprobación. 9, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1rbitro%20asistente%20de%20video
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