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EARLY DETECTION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases - Various
- Animal Diseases
- Plant Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- early detection
1, record 1, English, early%20detection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The identification of a specific disease at an early stage in the natural history of the disease. 2, record 1, English, - early%20detection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Maladies des animaux
- Maladies des plantes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détection précoce
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tection%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Identification d'une maladie donnée à un stade précoce de l'histoire naturelle de cette maladie. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Enfermedades de las plantas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- detección precoz
1, record 1, Spanish, detecci%C3%B3n%20precoz
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- detección temprana 1, record 1, Spanish, detecci%C3%B3n%20temprana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- early detection
1, record 2, English, early%20detection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The M90-D1-A Chemical Warfare Agent Detector is an automatic electronic instrument for fast and early detection of military anti-personnel toxic gases in the air. 2, record 2, English, - early%20detection
Record 2, Key term(s)
- prior detection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détection précoce
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tection%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détection rapide 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tection%20rapide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-10-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fire Detection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- early detection
1, record 3, English, early%20detection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic sprinklers are essential in [some] type of buildings and are recommended. Smoke detection systems can provide critically important early detection to activate a smoke control system and give early warning to occupants. 1, record 3, English, - early%20detection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Détection des incendies
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détection rapide
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tection%20rapide
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Détection : Signalisation automatique des phénomènes physiques, chimiques ou mécaniques précédant ou accompagnant la naissance d'un incendie. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20rapide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Early warning system : système d'alarme rapide; système d'alerte rapide. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20rapide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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