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GENE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gene
1, record 1, English, gene
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. 2, record 1, English, - gene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gène
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité physique et fonctionnelle de l'hérédité, transmise à la descendance, constituée d'ADN et qui contient l'information nécessaire à la synthèse de polypeptides, d'ARNt (ARN de transfert) ou d'ARNr (ARN ribosomal). 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gène : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gen
1, record 1, Spanish, gen
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Secuencia] de ácido desoxirribonucleico (ADN), estructura que se constituye como una unidad funcional a cargo del traspaso de rasgos hereditarios. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un gen [...] es una serie de nucleóticos que almacena la información que se requiere para sintetizar a una macromolécula que posee un rol celular específico. [...] El gen [...] es imprescindible para lograr que el ARN [ácido ribonucleico] funcional pueda ser sintetizado. La transcripción genética produce una molécula de ARN que luego se traduce en los ribosomas y genera una proteína. Hay genes, sin embargo, que no son traducidos a proteínas y que cumplen otros roles en forma de ARN. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gen
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- obstruction
1, record 2, English, obstruction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rules/refeering. 2, record 2, English, - obstruction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gêne
1, record 2, French, g%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- obstruction 2, record 2, French, obstruction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement/arbitrage. 1, record 2, French, - g%C3%AAne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstrucción
1, record 2, Spanish, obstrucci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Immunology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- D gene
1, record 3, English, D%20gene
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sets of gene segments lying between the V and J genes in the immunoglobulin heavy chain genes, and in the T cell receptor beta and delta chain genes which are recombined with V and J genes during ontogeny. 1, record 3, English, - D%20gene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
usually used in plural 2, record 3, English, - D%20gene
Record 3, Key term(s)
- D genes
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Immunologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gène D
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A8ne%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de segments génétiques situés entre les gènes V et J des chaînes lourdes d'immunoglobulines et des chaînes bêta et delta du récepteur T qui sont recombinés avec les gènes V et J au cours de l'ontogénie. 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20D
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habituellement utilisé au pluriel 3, record 3, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20D
Record 3, Key term(s)
- gènes D
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Inmunología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gen D
1, record 3, Spanish, gen%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- segmento génico D 1, record 3, Spanish, segmento%20g%C3%A9nico%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hindrance 1, record 4, English, hindrance
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rules/refereeing. 1, record 4, English, - hindrance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gêne
1, record 4, French, g%C3%AAne
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement/arbitrage. 1, record 4, French, - g%C3%AAne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstáculo
1, record 4, Spanish, obst%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- blocking
1, record 5, English, blocking
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- obstruction 2, record 5, English, obstruction
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A tactic whereby] a rider or group of riders deliberately ride on the front of the bunch to slow it down ... to increase the chances of a team mate who is "off the front", or conversely, to allow a team mate to regain the bunch (due to punctures, falling off etc). 3, record 5, English, - blocking
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tassage
1, record 5, French, tassage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gêne 2, record 5, French, g%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
- obstruction 3, record 5, French, obstruction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Van Hooydonck vainqueur de l'épreuve a été disqualifié pour tassage au sprint dans la dernière étape. 4, record 5, French, - tassage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstrucción
1, record 5, Spanish, obstrucci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- discomfort
1, record 6, English, discomfort
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- noise 2, record 6, English, noise
- annoyance 3, record 6, English, annoyance
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of any alterant that negatively affects well-being without, however, posing apparent significant health threats or risks to nature. 4, record 6, English, - discomfort
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
some assert that annoyance is a biological protective mechanism, like the discomforts of fatigue, hunger, or cold, which impels the organism to avoid noise as do the other signals of disturbance. 5, record 6, English, - discomfort
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gêne
1, record 6, French, g%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- indisposition 2, record 6, French, indisposition
feminine noun
- inconfort 3, record 6, French, inconfort
masculine noun
- incommodité 4, record 6, French, incommodit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de tout altéragène qui porte atteinte au bien-être sans présenter de risques notables prévisibles pour la santé ou le patrimoine de l'homme. 5, record 6, French, - g%C3%AAne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la gêne provoquée par le bruit dépendant largement de facteurs psychologiques variables, à niveau sonore égal, selon les individus, les appréciations sont fort diverses. 6, record 6, French, - g%C3%AAne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Efectos de la polución
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- incomodidad
1, record 6, Spanish, incomodidad
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-08-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Effects of Pollution
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- malaise
1, record 7, English, malaise
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- discomfort 2, record 7, English, discomfort
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vague feeling of bodily discomfort. 3, record 7, English, - malaise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
malaise : term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 7, English, - malaise
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Effets de la pollution
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- malaise
1, record 7, French, malaise
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gêne 2, record 7, French, g%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
- sensation gênante 2, record 7, French, sensation%20g%C3%AAnante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation vague et non localisée d'un trouble physiologique. 3, record 7, French, - malaise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
malaise : terme privilégié par le Comité des sémiologie médicale. 4, record 7, French, - malaise
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Efectos de la polución
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- malestar
1, record 7, Spanish, malestar
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- sensación de malestar 1, record 7, Spanish, sensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20malestar
correct, feminine noun
- incomodidad vaga 1, record 7, Spanish, incomodidad%20vaga
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Basic Electronic Warfare
1, record 8, English, Basic%20Electronic%20Warfare
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- BEW 2, record 8, English, BEW
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Basic Electronic Warfare; BEW: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence (AIRCOM, Winnipeg). 3, record 8, English, - Basic%20Electronic%20Warfare
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Guerre électronique - Niveau élémentaire
1, record 8, French, Guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%2D%20Niveau%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GENE 1, record 8, French, GENE
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Guerre électronique - Niveau élémentaire; GENE : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (C Air, Winnipeg). 1, record 8, French, - Guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%2D%20Niveau%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- interference
1, record 9, English, interference
noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... without interference to other operations. 2, record 9, English, - interference
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- entrave 1, record 9, French, entrave
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... sans gêner les autres opérations. 1, record 9, French, - g%C3%AAne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hamstrung 1, record 10, English, hamstrung
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... states and localities are often hamstrung by 1, record 10, English, - hamstrung
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...], les emprunts des États et municipalités sont fréquemment gênés par [...] 1, record 10, French, - g%C3%AAn%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Characterology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- self-conscious 1, record 11, English, self%2Dconscious
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uncomfortably conscious of oneself as an object of the observation of others; ill at ease ... 1, record 11, English, - self%2Dconscious
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Caractérologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- embarrassé 1, record 11, French, embarrass%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui montre de l'embarras, de la gêne. 3, record 11, French, - embarrass%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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