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FOOD THOUGHT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- addiction transfer
1, record 1, English, addiction%20transfer
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross-addiction 2, record 1, English, cross%2Daddiction
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Addiction transfer is thought of as an unconscious process of substituting one addiction(e. g., food) for another(e. g., alcohol). 3, record 1, English, - addiction%20transfer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
addiction transfer; cross-addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 4, record 1, English, - addiction%20transfer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cross addiction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transfert de dépendance
1, record 1, French, transfert%20de%20d%C3%A9pendance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- transfert d'addiction 2, record 1, French, transfert%20d%27addiction
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut [...] être prudent face à la possibilité d'un transfert de la dépendance de l'alcool vers les benzodiazépines. 3, record 1, French, - transfert%20de%20d%C3%A9pendance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transfert d'addiction : Au Québec, l'anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. Il peut également être parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 4, record 1, French, - transfert%20de%20d%C3%A9pendance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lower trophic level production
1, record 2, English, lower%20trophic%20level%20production
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bottom trophic level production 2, record 2, English, bottom%20trophic%20level%20production
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The importance of oceans and the life within them is often understated. Oceans make up 71% of the Earth's surface, and produce 50-80% of the oxygen in the atmosphere... A majority of this oxygen is produced by microscopic free-floating plants, also known as phytoplankton, which account for the majority of bottom trophic level production in most marine ecosystems. A large number of marine food webs are under "bottom-up" control, in which the quantity of primary production controls the abundance of individuals within trophic levels and their biomass. The Arctic marine ecosystem is thought to be under bottom-up control, where primary production is largely limited by advective nutrient supply from adjacent oceans... 2, record 2, English, - lower%20trophic%20level%20production
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- production du niveau trophique inférieur
1, record 2, French, production%20du%20niveau%20trophique%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flavonoids
1, record 3, English, flavonoids
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- vitamin P 2, record 3, English, vitamin%20P
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any or all of the flavonoids present in food plants, formerly thought to be necessary in the diet for the integrity of the capillaries. 3, record 3, English, - flavonoids
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flavonoïdes
1, record 3, French, flavono%C3%AFdes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vitamine P 2, record 3, French, vitamine%20P
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces substances d'origines végétales, parfois désignées sous l'étiquette «vitamine P», qui forment une famille de polyphénols, sont aussi des antioxydants stœchiométriques, plus fortes que la vitamine E. Elles sont régénérées par la vitamine C. Plusieurs substances font partie de cette catégorie. La pelure du raisin, par exemple, en contient. C'est pour cela que le vin rouge et le jus de raisin sont antioxydants. On a récemment découvert que le chocolat contient également des antioxydants de cette famille. Un autre antioxydant dont on parle beaucoup est le Ginkgo Biloba. Cette plante millénaire contient un ensemble de substances antioxydantes de la famille des flavonoïdes. 3, record 3, French, - flavono%C3%AFdes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Elementos nutritivos (Ciencias biológicas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vitamina P
1, record 3, Spanish, vitamina%20P
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- flavonoides 2, record 3, Spanish, flavonoides
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigmentos heterocíclicos que contienen oxígeno, ampliamente extendidos entre los vegetales superiores. 2, record 3, Spanish, - vitamina%20P
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constituyen la mayoría de los colores de plantas y frutas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - vitamina%20P
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
1, record 4, English, Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare form of hypersomnolence, associated with impaired thought processes, hallucinations and behavioral disturbances such as excessive food intake and abnormally uninhibited sexual drive. 2, record 4, English, - Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Kleine-Levin syndrome primarily affects adolescent males. 2, record 4, English, - Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Kleine-Levin
1, record 4, French, syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hypersomnie et mégaphasie périodiques 1, record 4, French, hypersomnie%20et%20m%C3%A9gaphasie%20p%C3%A9riodiques
see observation, feminine noun
- faim morbide et somnolence périodiques 1, record 4, French, faim%20morbide%20et%20somnolence%20p%C3%A9riodiques
see observation, feminine noun
- hypersomnie périodique 1, record 4, French, hypersomnie%20p%C3%A9riodique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rare forme d'hypersomnolence associée à des hallucinations et des troubles du comportement, tels que la polyphagie ou l'hypersexualité. 1, record 4, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le syndrome de Kleine-Levin concerne presque uniquement le sexe masculin. 1, record 4, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «hypersomnie et mégaphasie périodiques», «faim morbide et somnolence périodiques» et «hypersomnie périodique» sont attestés mais sont équivoques. 1, record 4, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de Kleine-Levin
1, record 4, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- AL-721
1, record 5, English, AL%2D721
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brand name for a specific food mixture that is thought to control symptomatic HIV disease and persistent generalized lymphadenopathy. 2, record 5, English, - AL%2D721
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AL-721 has several recipes that mix lecithin (a product found in eggs, soyabeans, etc.) with oils. The mixture is frozen to store it, then thawed and spread over crackers or toast. The product alters the structure of lipid-containing membranes, and it was hoped that it would destabilize the cholesterol-rich membrane of HIV, thereby preventing proper binding to CD4 receptors. 2, record 5, English, - AL%2D721
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- AL 721
1, record 5, French, AL%20721
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traitement à visée spécifique du VIH : analogues de nucléosides. L'AL 721 est un composé lipidique comportant des glycérides neutres, de la phosphatidycholine et de la phosphatidyléthanolamine. Il réduit l'infectivité du V.I.H. et s'administre per os. 2, record 5, French, - AL%20721
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- food for thought
1, record 6, English, food%20for%20thought
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- food for thoughts 2, record 6, English, food%20for%20thoughts
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The teacher told John that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John food for thought. 3, record 6, English, - food%20for%20thought
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A metaphoric phase meaning an idea or issue to ponder. 4, record 6, English, - food%20for%20thought
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- matière à réflexion
1, record 6, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9flexion
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- élément de réflexion 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20r%C3%A9flexion
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Anthropology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- soul food
1, record 7, English, soul%20food
correct, specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Afro-Caribbean term for food with traditional or, cultural links, having emotional significance. 1, record 7, English, - soul%20food
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Though this traditional African-American fare has long been popular in the South, the term itself is relatively new(circa 1960). The expression "soul food" is thought to have derived from the cultural spirit and soul-satisfying flavors of black-American food. Some of the dishes commonly thought of as soul food include HAM HOCKS, GRITS, CHITTERLINGS, BLACK-EYED PEAS and COLLARD GREENS. 2, record 7, English, - soul%20food
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Anthropologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cuisine Afro-Américaine
1, record 7, French, cuisine%20Afro%2DAm%C3%A9ricaine
proposal, feminine noun, generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Personne n'a fait davantage qu'Edna Lewis pour présenter la cuisine afro-américaine traditionnelle au grand public et pour lui apporter la notoriété et le respect qu'elle mérite. 2, record 7, French, - cuisine%20Afro%2DAm%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «soul food» est une cuisine afro-américaine traditionnelle du sud des États-Unis. 3, record 7, French, - cuisine%20Afro%2DAm%C3%A9ricaine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-08-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Guinea fowl
1, record 8, English, Guinea%20fowl
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Guinea-fowl 2, record 8, English, Guinea%2Dfowl
correct
- pintade 3, record 8, English, pintade
correct
- faraona 4, record 8, English, faraona
- African pheasant 4, record 8, English, African%20pheasant
- guinea fowl 5, record 8, English, guinea%20fowl
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guinea fowl are game birds, thought to have originated in Guinea, West Africa, and are considered choice eating in France and Italy. They were brought to the New World by colonists and used for food. Because of their loud squawk, they were also valued as watch animals. Guineau fowl have a slightly gamey flavor. 6, record 8, English, - Guinea%20fowl
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Guinea fowl, also known as pintade, faraona or African pheasant used to be a wild bird; it is now mostly farm-raised. With striking white spots on its gray feathers, a mature Guinea fowl will be similar in size to a pheasant, slightly smaller than a chicken. 4, record 8, English, - Guinea%20fowl
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pintade
1, record 8, French, pintade
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oiseau originaire d'Afrique, de la taille de la poule, au plumage sombre semé de taches claires. 2, record 8, French, - pintade
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aves
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- gallina de Guinea
1, record 8, Spanish, gallina%20de%20Guinea
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- octacosanol
1, record 9, English, octacosanol
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naturally derived wheat germ oil concentrate which has been clinically proven to increase oxygen utilization when exercising. 2, record 9, English, - octacosanol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octacosanol. This natural food supplement is taken from the finest part of the wheat germ, and athletes commend its endurance virtues. It is thought to improve muscle glycogen storage, stabilize basal metabolic rate, reduce high altitude stress, improve reaction time, reduce oxygen debt by improving oxygen utilization and ultimately improves endurance. Studies have shown that Octacosanol improves endurance and therefore relieves muscle pain after exercise. It has also been clinically proven to improve oxygen utilization when exercising. 3, record 9, English, - octacosanol
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- octacosanol
1, record 9, French, octacosanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octacosanol est synonyme d'endurance, de force musculaire et de vigueur chez les sportifs. [...] de nombreuses organisations de sports olympiques suggèrent l'utilisation d'octacosanol pour diminuer la gravité des accidents musculaires lors des entraînements intensifs. [...] Les nombreuses expérimentations réalisées avec l'octacosanol montrent les effets suivants : amélioration du stockage de glycogène dans le muscle; réduction des stress causés par la haute altitude; stabilité du métabolisme normal sous stress; amélioration du temps de réaction; amélioration de l'utilisation de l'oxygène et de l'endurance. Notons que plusieurs spécialistes utilisent cette poudre de couleur ivoire pour la réduction du cholestérol, les infirmités neuro-musculaires et chez les personnes prédisposées aux accidents cardio-vasculaires. Habituellement l'octacosanol provient du germe de blé très frais. Une quantité de dix livres de ce germe produit un milligramme d'octacosanol. Cela fait de ce produit concentré un excellent supplément. 2, record 9, French, - octacosanol
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-06-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ethnic restaurant 1, record 10, English, ethnic%20restaurant
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specialized cuisine, ethnic food demand trend tin dining out.-Not too many years ago, when most North Americans thought of dining out, their idea of a gastronomic treat tended more often than not to beef, beef and more beef. Restaurants, of course, were quick to meet the demand. No self-respecting French menu was without tournedos Rossini, steak tartar or entrecôte au poivre flambé at table... The "in" thing, suddenly, is a craving for exotic ethnic dishes and specialized cuisine. 2, record 10, English, - ethnic%20restaurant
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- restaurant exotique
1, record 10, French, restaurant%20exotique
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- restaurant de gastronomie nationale 2, record 10, French, restaurant%20de%20gastronomie%20nationale
- restaurant de cuisine nationale 2, record 10, French, restaurant%20de%20cuisine%20nationale
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Restaurant où l'on sert des plats typiques de la cuisine d'un pays étranger. 1, record 10, French, - restaurant%20exotique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1978-03-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- gastrolith
1, record 11, English, gastrolith
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- stomach stone 1, record 11, English, stomach%20stone
correct
- gizzard stone 1, record 11, English, gizzard%20stone
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A polished stone or pebble from the stomach of some vertebrates and thought to have been used in grinding up their food. 1, record 11, English, - gastrolith
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gastrolite
1, record 11, French, gastrolite
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- gastrolithe 1, record 11, French, gastrolithe
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On sait que beaucoup d'Oiseaux actuels avalent des pierres qui restent dans leur gésier, mais le même phénomène s'observe chez les Reptiles et même chez les Mammifères (...) De tels gastrolites ont été observés, amassés en nombre plus ou moins grand à l'emplacement convenable dans le squelette de grands Oiseaux du groupe de "Dinornis" (Quaternaire récent de Nouvelle-Zélande). 1, record 11, French, - gastrolite
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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