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ANTAGONISME [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antagonism
1, record 1, English, antagonism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] behaviors that puts an individual at odds with other people, such as an exaggerated sense of self-importance with a concomitant expectation of special treatment, as well as a callous antipathy towards others, encompassing both unawareness of others' needs and feelings, and a readiness to use others in the service of self-enhancement. 2, record 1, English, - antagonism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antagonism is one of the five broad personality trait domains [of the] "Alternative DSM-5 [Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, Fifth edition] Model for Personality Disorders." 2, record 1, English, - antagonism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- antagonisme
1, record 1, French, antagonisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble de] comportements qui conduisent le sujet à être en désaccord avec d'autres personnes, comme un sentiment exagéré de sa propre importance dans une attente concomitante d'un traitement spécial, de même qu'une antipathie et une dureté vis-à-vis d'autrui, englobant à la fois la méconnaissance des besoins et des sentiments des autres et le fait d'être prêt à les utiliser pour renforcer sa propre valorisation. 1, record 1, French, - antagonisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'antagonisme est l'un des cinq [grands] domaines de traits de personnalité [du] «Modèle alternatif pour les troubles de la personnalité du DSM-5 [Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux, cinquième édition]». 1, record 1, French, - antagonisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
- Epidemiology
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antagonism
1, record 2, English, antagonism
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The decrease in intensity of an effect (chemical or biological) by one substance or organism, due to the presence of another substance or organism; the combined effect is less than the additive effects of the separate substances or organisms. 2, record 2, English, - antagonism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antagonism: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - antagonism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
- Épidémiologie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- antagonisme
1, record 2, French, antagonisme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de l'intensité d'un effet (chimique ou biologique) par une substance ou un organisme, due à la présence d'une autre substance ou d'un autre organisme; l'effet cumulé est moins important que la somme des effets dus aux substances et organismes pris isolément. 2, record 2, French, - antagonisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antagonisme : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - antagonisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacodinámica
- Epidemiología
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- antagonismo
1, record 2, Spanish, antagonismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disminución en la intensidad de un efecto (químico o biológico) por una sustancia u organismo, debido a la presencia de otra sustancia u organismo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - antagonismo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antagonism
1, record 3, English, antagonism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interference with, or inhibition of, the growth of a living organism by another living organism ... 1, record 3, English, - antagonism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- antagonisme
1, record 3, French, antagonisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interaction entre deux organismes (par exemple, moisissures ou bactéries) dans laquelle la croissance de l’un est inhibée par l’autre. 2, record 3, French, - antagonisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- antagonismo
1, record 3, Spanish, antagonismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interacción entre dos organismos (por ejemplo, mohos y bacterias) por la que el crecimiento de uno de ellos es inhibido por el otro. 1, record 3, Spanish, - antagonismo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drug interference
1, record 4, English, drug%20interference
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inhibition or diminution of the effect of one drug by another. 1, record 4, English, - drug%20interference
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antagonisme
1, record 4, French, antagonisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêt ou diminution de l'action d'un médicament sous l'effet d'un autre médicament administré simultanément ou à faible intervalle («antagonisme de compétition»). 1, record 4, French, - antagonisme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est le contraire de la synergie. 1, record 4, French, - antagonisme
Record 4, Key term(s)
- antagonisme entre médicaments
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacodinámica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- antagonismo
1, record 4, Spanish, antagonismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oposición o anulación de un efecto. 1, record 4, Spanish, - antagonismo
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antagonism
1, record 5, English, antagonism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mutual killing, injury, or inhibition of growth of dissimilar organisms occupying the same ecological niche. 2, record 5, English, - antagonism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- antagonisme
1, record 5, French, antagonisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Destruction, lésion ou inhibition de croissance réciproques que subissent des organismes différents occupant la même niche écologique. 2, record 5, French, - antagonisme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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