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RICINA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Medication
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ricin
1, record 1, English, ricin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plant protein toxin derived from the beans of the castor bean plant that works by getting inside the cells of a person's body and preventing the cells from making the proteins they need. 2, record 1, English, - ricin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ricin can be in the form of a powder, a mist or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water or weak acid. 3, record 1, English, - ricin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ricin poisoning is not contagious. It cannot be spread from person to person through casual contact. 3, record 1, English, - ricin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routes of exposure include inhalation, ingestion, and injection. 2, record 1, English, - ricin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this toxin as a potential biological weapon (Category B) used by terrorists. 2, record 1, English, - ricin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Médicaments
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ricine
1, record 1, French, ricine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toxine dérivée de l'extrait de la graine de ricin qui induit une inhibition irréversible de la synthèse des protéines dans les cellules du corps par inactivation des ribosomes, entraînant la mort cellulaire. 2, record 1, French, - ricine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ricine pure, sous forme de cristaux, est inodore et sans saveur et presque uniquement soluble dans l'eau. 3, record 1, French, - ricine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'intoxication à la [...] ricine peut se faire par injection, [par inhalation et] par ingestion de produits alimentaires contaminés [...] 4, record 1, French, - ricine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'empoisonnement à la ricine n'est pas contagieux et ne peut pas se propager d'une personne à l'autre par un simple contact. 2, record 1, French, - ricine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit cette toxine sur la liste d'armes biologiques (de catégorie B) susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes. 2, record 1, French, - ricine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Medicamentos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ricina
1, record 1, Spanish, ricina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proteína tóxica contenida en las semillas de la planta de ricino. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ricina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ricina: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que no debe confundirse con "ricino", que es un arbusto tropical cuyas semillas contienen ricina. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ricina
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