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AGS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha-gal syndrome
1, record 1, English, alpha%2Dgal%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 1, record 1, English, AGS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- α-gal syndrome 2, record 1, English, %26%23945%3B%2Dgal%20syndrome
correct
- AGS 2, record 1, English, AGS
correct
- AGS 2, record 1, English, AGS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious and unusual food allergy to red (mammalian) meat. It occurs in people who have been bitten by certain types of ticks, usually if they've been bitten more than once. ... The saliva of some ticks contains a sugar molecule called alpha-gal (α-Gal). When alpha-gal enters the bloodstream, it can increase your sensitivity to red meat. This can trigger an immune system response. Your body reacts as if red meat is harmful, causing allergic symptoms. People with AGS may also react to other products containing alpha-gal, including medications and personal care products. 3, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dgal%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike more traditional food allergies where consumption of an allergen produces symptoms within minutes, AGS reactions typically occur 3-8 hours after eating. 4, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dgal%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome alpha-gal
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20alpha%2Dgal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome α-gal 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20%26%23945%3B%2Dgal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la salive de la tique se trouve un sucre : le α-gal. C'est en mordant son hôte que la tique lui injecte le sucre. Il faut savoir que l'α-gal est présent chez la plupart des mammifères, incluant le bœuf, le porc et l'agneau, mais absent chez l'humain. Donc, au contact de l'α-gal transmis par la tique, certains individus, mais pas tous, développeront des anticorps (IgE) contre le sucre en question. Plus tard, lorsque la personne mangera de la viande rouge qui, rappelons-le, contient de l'α-gal, les anticorps reconnaîtront le sucre, ce qui provoquera une réaction allergique. Toutefois, contrairement à la réaction typique découlant d'une allergie alimentaire, le syndrome α-gal se manifeste plusieurs heures (jusqu'à 10 heures dans certains cas) après la consommation de viande rouge. Parmi les symptômes observés, on retrouve des crampes abdominales, de la nausée, des vomissements, des difficultés respiratoires, une baisse de la pression artérielle, une enflure des lèvres et de la gorge. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20alpha%2Dgal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- advanced ground station
1, record 2, English, advanced%20ground%20station
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 2, English, AGS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
advanced ground station; AGS: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - advanced%20ground%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station au sol avancée
1, record 2, French, station%20au%20sol%20avanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 2, record 2, French, AGS
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station au sol avancée; AGS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - station%20au%20sol%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-05-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- active radiator grille shutters
1, record 3, English, active%20radiator%20grille%20shutters
correct, plural noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- active radiator grill shutters 2, record 3, English, active%20radiator%20grill%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- active grille shutters 3, record 3, English, active%20grille%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- AGS 4, record 3, English, AGS
plural noun
- AGS 4, record 3, English, AGS
- active grill shutters 5, record 3, English, active%20grill%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- AGS 6, record 3, English, AGS
plural noun
- AGS 6, record 3, English, AGS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active grille shutters, which improve efficiency by opening and closing automatically to control airflow, are popping up on a number of new [car] models ... When they're open, the shutters allow air to flow through the radiator and into the engine compartment, as usual, to promote cooling. But when that cooling air is not needed, the shutters close, rerouting air around the vehicle to lessen aerodynamic drag and reduce fuel consumption. As an added bonus, closed shutters also reduce warm-up time in cold weather. 7, record 3, English, - active%20radiator%20grille%20shutters
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- obturateurs actifs de calandre
1, record 3, French, obturateurs%20actifs%20de%20calandre
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obturateurs actifs de calandre. La berline [a un système] pour améliorer son aérodynamisme et son économie de carburant à vitesse de croisière. Le système d'obturation actif de calandre ouvre des obturateurs dans celle-ci lorsqu'il faut refroidir davantage le moteur, comme en circulation dense à vitesse réduite. Sur la route à vitesse constante, les obturateurs de calandre se ferment automatiquement pour améliorer à la fois l'aérodynamisme et l'économie de carburant. 2, record 3, French, - obturateurs%20actifs%20de%20calandre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Agri-Geomatics Services
1, record 4, English, Agri%2DGeomatics%20Services
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 1, record 4, English, AGS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Agriculture
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Services de l'agrogéomatique
1, record 4, French, Services%20de%20l%27agrog%C3%A9omatique
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Silviculture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acceptable growing stock
1, record 5, English, acceptable%20growing%20stock
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 5, English, AGS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- forest growing stock 3, record 5, English, forest%20growing%20stock
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The stems that are currently of good to high quality and can be expected to maintain and or improve their quality into the next cutting cycle. 2, record 5, English, - acceptable%20growing%20stock
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These stems will generally contribute to the future structure and quality of stands. 2, record 5, English, - acceptable%20growing%20stock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Sylviculture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capital forestier en croissance
1, record 5, French, capital%20forestier%20en%20croissance
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CFC 1, record 5, French, CFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbres d'avenir d'un peuplement qui ont le potentiel de produire du bois d’œuvre, lesquels ne risquent pas de se dégrader avant la prochaine récolte. 1, record 5, French, - capital%20forestier%20en%20croissance
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Alliance ground surveillance
1, record 6, English, Alliance%20ground%20surveillance
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 6, English, AGS
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Interarmées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capacité alliée de surveillance terrestre
1, record 6, French, capacit%C3%A9%20alli%C3%A9e%20de%20surveillance%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 2, record 6, French, AGS
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air-ground surveillance capability
1, record 7, English, air%2Dground%20surveillance%20capability
correct, NATO
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 7, English, AGS
correct, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- air-ground surveillance 1, record 7, English, air%2Dground%20surveillance
correct, NATO
- AGS 2, record 7, English, AGS
correct, NATO
- AGS 2, record 7, English, AGS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capacité aéroportée de surveillance terrestre
1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9e%20de%20surveillance%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 2, record 7, French, AGS
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- surveillance air-sol 1, record 7, French, surveillance%20air%2Dsol
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- AGS 2, record 7, French, AGS
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- AGS 2, record 7, French, AGS
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- American Gem Society
1, record 8, English, American%20Gem%20Society
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 8, English, AGS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A professional society of jewelers numbering approximately 1000 firms and 2500 individuals in the United States and Canada. Purpose: to promote high standards of business ethics and encourage gemological education among its members, in order to further the growth of the fine-jewelry business. The society awards the titles of Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist to qualified members and member firms. Established in 1934. 3, record 8, English, - American%20Gem%20Society
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- American Gem Society
1, record 8, French, American%20Gem%20Society
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 1, record 8, French, AGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1934, l'American Gem Society (AGS) est synonyme de protection pour le consommateur. Dans l'industrie joaillière le logo de AGS est un symbole d'excellence depuis 65 ans. Étant une association de joailliers, ses membres sont assujettis à un haut standard d'éthique pour la promotion et les prix de leurs marchandises. 2, record 8, French, - American%20Gem%20Society
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-05-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- American Geographical Society of New York
1, record 9, English, American%20Geographical%20Society%20of%20New%20York
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 9, English, AGS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- American Geographical Society 3, record 9, English, American%20Geographical%20Society
correct
- AGS 3, record 9, English, AGS
correct
- AGS 3, record 9, English, AGS
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The American Geographical Society of New York is an organization based in New York, described as a 'learned society', established by business people (leading executives and investors in the railroad, shipping, banking, telegraph, and oil industries) and public servants (governors, military officers, diplomats, jurists) to produce and disseminate up-to-date, high quality geographical data and analysis important to them and useful to others. 2, record 9, English, - American%20Geographical%20Society%20of%20New%20York
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- American Geographical Society de New York
1, record 9, French, American%20Geographical%20Society%20de%20New%20York
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- American Geographical Society 2, record 9, French, American%20Geographical%20Society
correct
- AGS 2, record 9, French, AGS
correct
- AGS 2, record 9, French, AGS
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'American Geographical Society (AGS) est une organisation professionnelle de géographes. Elle a été fondée en 1851 dans la ville de New York. 2, record 9, French, - American%20Geographical%20Society%20de%20New%20York
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-10-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Genetics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Genealogical Society
1, record 10, English, Alberta%20Genealogical%20Society
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 10, English, AGS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 3, record 10, English, - Alberta%20Genealogical%20Society
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Génétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Genealogical Society
1, record 10, French, Alberta%20Genealogical%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 2, record 10, French, AGS
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 10, French, - Alberta%20Genealogical%20Society
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Abort Guidance System
1, record 11, English, Abort%20Guidance%20System
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de guidage de secours
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 1, record 11, French, AGS
masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-02-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
- Armour
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Armour Gunnery Specialist
1, record 12, English, Armour%20Gunnery%20Specialist
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 1, record 12, English, AGS
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
- Arme blindée
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste du tir de l'Arme blindée
1, record 12, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20tir%20de%20l%27Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- STAB 1, record 12, French, STAB
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécialiste du tir de l'Arme blindée; STAB : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 12, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20tir%20de%20l%27Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Agricultural Services Division
1, record 13, English, Agricultural%20Services%20Division
correct, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 1, record 13, English, - Agricultural%20Services%20Division
Record 13, Key term(s)
- AGS
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Division des services agricoles
1, record 13, French, Division%20des%20services%20agricoles
correct, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture 1, record 13, French, - Division%20des%20services%20agricoles
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- Dirección de Servicios Agrícolas
1, record 13, Spanish, Direcci%C3%B3n%20de%20Servicios%20Agr%C3%ADcolas
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación 1, record 13, Spanish, - Direcci%C3%B3n%20de%20Servicios%20Agr%C3%ADcolas
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-06-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- alternating gradient synchrotron
1, record 14, English, alternating%20gradient%20synchrotron
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 14, English, AGS
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most modern synchrotrons employ the alterning-gradient or strong-focusing principle which minimizes the volume of the magnetic guide field, so that while the circumference of the orbit may be almost a kilometer, the cross-sectional dimensions of the evacuated volume surrounding the beam need be only a few centimeters. 3, record 14, English, - alternating%20gradient%20synchrotron
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- synchrotron à gradient alterné
1, record 14, French, synchrotron%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20altern%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accélérateur d'électrons ou de particules lourdes fonctionnant sur les mêmes principes généraux que le synchrotron, mais dans lequel on emploie un champ de guidage à structure périodique caractérisé par une alternance du gradient du champ magnétique sur l'orbite, afin de donner des effets de focalisation importants permettant de réduire l'ouverture de la machine. 1, record 14, French, - synchrotron%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20altern%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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