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DIFFERENCIATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Cytology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- differentiation
1, record 1, English, differentiation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Differentiation. ... In cancer, [it] describes how much or how little tumor tissue looks like the normal tissue it came from. Well-differentiated cancer cells look more like normal cells and tend to grow and spread more slowly than poorly differentiated or undifferentiated cancer cells. Differentiation is used in tumor grading systems, which are different for each type of cancer. 1, record 1, English, - differentiation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Cytologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- différenciation
1, record 1, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ressemblance des cellules cancéreuses avec son tissu d'origine est plus ou moins fidèle. Ce niveau de ressemblance définit la différenciation qui intervient dans la détermination du grade de la tumeur. Un cancer est dit «bien différencié» si la ressemblance est très proche du tissu d'origine et à l'inverse, «peu différencié» ou «indifférencié», si son aspect est très différent. 1, record 1, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- magmatic differentiation
1, record 2, English, magmatic%20differentiation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- magma differentiation 2, record 2, English, magma%20differentiation
correct
- differentiation of magma 3, record 2, English, differentiation%20of%20magma
correct
- magmatic fractionation 4, record 2, English, magmatic%20fractionation
correct
- magma partitioning 5, record 2, English, magma%20partitioning
correct
- partitioning 6, record 2, English, partitioning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of developing more than one type of igneous rock, in situ, from a common magma. 7, record 2, English, - magmatic%20differentiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there are strong indications of magmatic differentiation in early-formed rock units with a corresponding progressive increase in alkalinity as successive units form ... 4, record 2, English, - magmatic%20differentiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
partitioning: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 8, record 2, English, - magmatic%20differentiation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- différenciation magmatique
1, record 2, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20magmatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- différenciation du magma 2, record 2, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20du%20magma
correct, feminine noun
- différenciation 3, record 2, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel un magma originel peut donner naissance à des magmas dits secondaires, par des phénomènes qui déterminent des déplacements d'éléments à l'intérieur de la masse magmatique. 4, record 2, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20magmatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fait, des roches endogènes, même situées assez près l'une de l'autre sur le terrain, peuvent avoir des compositions chimiques différentes. [...] un seul et même magma a donné d'abord une roche plus riche que lui en tel ou tel élément, et ensuite évidemment une roche plus pauvre - c'est la «différenciation magmatique» - [...] 5, record 2, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20magmatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
différenciation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20magmatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Geoquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferenciación magmática
1, record 2, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20magm%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso mediante el cual un magma inicialmente homogéneo se separa en fracciones de diferente composición. Hay varios mecanismos de fraccionamiento, pero el más importante es producido como resultado de la cristalización del magma. 1, record 2, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20magm%C3%A1tica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- differentiation
1, record 3, English, differentiation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Differentiation refers to the setting of different emissions reduction targets and timetables for individual countries rather than the setting of one flat rate for all countries in order to factor in countries' circumstances (climate, size, population growth and economy, for example). 1, record 3, English, - differentiation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- différenciation
1, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La différenciation concerne l'établissement de différents objectifs de réduction des émissions et calendriers pour chaque pays plutôt qu'un taux unique pour tous les pays dans le but de tenir compte de la situation de chaque pays : climat, étendue, population, croissance et économie, par exemple. 1, record 3, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferenciación
1, record 3, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
- The Product (Marketing)
- Marketing Research
- Types of Trade Goods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- product differentiation
1, record 4, English, product%20differentiation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
- Produit (Commercialisation)
- Étude du marché
- Types d'objets de commerce
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- différenciation du produit
1, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20du%20produit
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- différenciation-produit 2, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%2Dproduit
correct, feminine noun
- différenciation 3, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques ou moyens mercatiques utilisés pour mettre en valeur les caractéristiques permettant de distinguer un produit de ses concurrents. 2, record 4, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20du%20produit
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas mercantiles
- Producto (Comercialización)
- Estudio del mercado
- Tipos de bienes comerciales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferenciación de productos
1, record 4, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20productos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- diferenciación del producto 2, record 4, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20del%20producto
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Introducción de características, complementos, calidades, estilos o imagen de marca que supongan una diferencia con productos ya establecidos y permitan esperar una mayor rentabilidad. 3, record 4, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20productos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diferenciación de productos: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 4, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20productos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Histology
- Embryology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cell differentiation
1, record 5, English, cell%20differentiation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- differentiation 2, record 5, English, differentiation
correct
- cytodifferentiation 3, record 5, English, cytodifferentiation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In embryology, the generally irreversible process by which immature cells and tissues mature and become specialized to carry out specific functions. 4, record 5, English, - cell%20differentiation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the process, differences between various cell types become evident hystologically and biochemically. 4, record 5, English, - cell%20differentiation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Histologie
- Embryologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- différenciation cellulaire
1, record 5, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20cellulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- différenciation 2, record 5, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
- cytodifférenciation 3, record 5, French, cytodiff%C3%A9renciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte progressive des caractères cytologiques et physiologiques des cellules embryonnaires et acquisition des caractéristiques des cellules adultes, éventuellement liée à la spécialisation. 4, record 5, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20cellulaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La différenciation se réalise à différents niveaux : au niveau moléculaire par l'acquisition de l'aptitude à réaliser certaines synthèses (différenciation biochimique); au niveau cellulaire, par la différenciation des organites (différenciation des plastes) et au niveau tissulaire, par l'organisation de tissus spécialisés (tissus de revêtement, tissus conducteurs, tissus de réserve, etc. 4, record 5, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20cellulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Histología
- Embriología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferenciación celular
1, record 5, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20celular
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- diferenciación 2, record 5, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de diversificación y determinación celular durante el período de desarrollo y crecimiento de un organismo, o durante la regeneración de alguna de sus partes. 3, record 5, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20celular
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuanto mayor sea el grado de diferenciación de una célula cancerosa, la agresividad y malignidad serán menores. 2, record 5, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20celular
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- The Product (Marketing)
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- differentiation 1, record 6, English, differentiation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Produit (Commercialisation)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- différenciation
1, record 6, French, diff%C3%A9renciation
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Différence dans le traitement commercial appliqué à certaines entreprises ou à certains consommateurs d'un même ordre ou d'une même catégorie. 1, record 6, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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