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FUNCTION REPRODUCTION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- estrogen deficiency
1, record 1, English, estrogen%20deficiency
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estrogen deficiency is a physiological and pathological condition characterized by a decrease in circulating estrogen levels, primarily estradiol(E2), the most potent form of estrogen. This hormonal imbalance plays a critical role in several biological processes including reproduction, bone metabolism, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function. 1, record 1, English, - estrogen%20deficiency
Record 1, Key term(s)
- oestrogen deficiency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carence œstrogénique
1, record 1, French, carence%20%26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A9nique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carence en œstrogènes 2, record 1, French, carence%20en%20%26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A8nes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces troubles sont liés à une carence en œstrogènes. Un traitement hormonal de la ménopause (THM), permet de compenser cette carence via une administration d'œstrogènes par voie orale (œstradiol) ou par voie percutanée afin de compenser la carence. 2, record 1, French, - carence%20%26oelig%3Bstrog%C3%A9nique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- carence estrogénique
- carence en œstrogène
- carence en estrogènes
- carence en estrogène
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cytology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cellular biologist
1, record 2, English, cellular%20biologist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cell biologist 2, record 2, English, cell%20biologist
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specialist who studies the structure, function, reproduction and interactions of living cells and the organelles they contain. 3, record 2, English, - cellular%20biologist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cytologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biologiste cellulaire
1, record 2, French, biologiste%20cellulaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les biologistes cellulaires sont des scientifiques qui étudient les cellules, qui sont généralement considérées comme les éléments constitutifs de la vie, car tous les êtres vivants sont composés d'une ou plusieurs cellules. 1, record 2, French, - biologiste%20cellulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Citología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- biólogo celular
1, record 2, Spanish, bi%C3%B3logo%20celular
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- bióloga celular 2, record 2, Spanish, bi%C3%B3loga%20celular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especialista que se encarga del estudio de la estructura, funciones, propiedades y ciclo vital de las células y los orgánulos que contienen. 2, record 2, Spanish, - bi%C3%B3logo%20celular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Molecular Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- primary metabolite
1, record 3, English, primary%20metabolite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A primary metabolite is a kind of metabolite that is directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction. It usually performs a physiological function in the organism(i. e. an intrinsic function). 2, record 3, English, - primary%20metabolite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Primary metabolites are essential for the survival of the plant and include sugars, proteins and amino acids. 3, record 3, English, - primary%20metabolite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métabolite primaire
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tabolite%20primaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- métabolite essentiel 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tabolite%20essentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les métabolites primaires sont des molécules qui existent dans toutes les cellules végétales et sont nécessaires à la vie de la plante. Les sucres simples, les acides aminés, les protéines et les acides nucléiques sont des exemples de métabolites primaires. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tabolite%20primaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- insect habitat
1, record 4, English, insect%20habitat
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IH 2, record 4, English, IH
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- insect habitat facility 3, record 4, English, insect%20habitat%20facility
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Insect Habitat(IH) was designed to support a variety of insect species. However, during the initial flight increments, it will be dedicated to experiments using Drosophila melanogaster, or fruit flies. The Insect Habitat will enable studies of the fruit fly to learn how microgravity affects development, nervous system function, movement and behavior, growth, reproduction, aging, gene expression, mutagenesis from radiation and circadian rhythms or sleep/wake cycles. 2, record 4, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The IH will support single- and multi-generation experiments that have approximate external dimensions of 13.5 cm (L) x 2.25 cm (D) x 7.0 cm (H) each. The flies will live in two chevron-shaped container elements. These containers can be divided into two parts using the internal food cylinders; this yields two 55 ml containers that can support up to 100 Drosophila through to egg-laying. Alternatively, the containers can be left undivided, which yields a single 110 ml volume that supports up to 200 Drosophila. ... The two insect containers reside in the science element portion of the IH. The science element consists of two environmentally controlled "drawers." Each drawer contains a centrifuge that can provide up to 2G. Each centrifuge will hold six insect containers. Typically, one drawer will have a microgravity environment and the other drawer will have a defined gravity environment, although the precise gravity regimen for each centrifuge can be determined by the researcher. 2, record 4, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Insect Habitat (IH) for Space Station - The Insect Habitat System consists of a Transport Element, Science Element and an Insect Container Element. 4, record 4, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Habitats in the Space Station Fundamental Biology Research Facility (SSFBRF) enable studies on a variety of organisms across multiple science disciplines. They allow scientists to conduct experiments in habitats that are similar in design to those that have been used in labs for ground studies. Each habitat provides life support, environmental control, and monitoring systems and can be housed in one or more of the three major host systems: the Centrifuge, Life Sciences Glovebox, and Habitat Holding Rack. This hardware was designed to automate as much as possible, thus providing maximizing science return while requiring minimal crew time. 5, record 4, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
insect habitat; IH: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 4, English, - insect%20habitat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compartiment canadien pour insectes
1, record 4, French, compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IH 2, record 4, French, IH
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire pour insectes 3, record 4, French, laboratoire%20pour%20insectes
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Compartiment canadien pour insectes devant être lancé à destination de l'ISS en 2004. 4, record 4, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le laboratoire pour insectes (Insect Habitat Facility) subira quant à lui des essais rigoureux ici sur Terre en vue de son lancement à bord de l'ISS [International Space Station] au milieu de 2005. 3, record 4, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compartiment canadien pour insectes; IH : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 4, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Living Matter - General Properties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- life
1, record 5, English, life
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- biosis 2, record 5, English, biosis
correct
- biose 3, record 5, English, biose
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sum of the properties that distinguish animals, plants, and microorganisms from nonliving matter, such as metabolism, reproduction, growth, excitability, movement, function, and complexity. 1, record 5, English, - life
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vie
1, record 5, French, vie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- biose 2, record 5, French, biose
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des phénomènes (croissance, métabolisme, reproduction) que présentent tous les organismes, animaux ou végétaux de la naissance à la mort. 1, record 5, French, - vie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- biosis
1, record 5, Spanish, biosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- biosa 2, record 5, Spanish, biosa
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de vivir, condición del ser vivo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - biosis
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- accrued depreciation 1, record 6, English, accrued%20depreciation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- diminished utility 1, record 6, English, diminished%20utility
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the difference between reproduction cost new or replacement cost new of the improvements and the present worth of those improvements, both measured as of the date of the appraisal. In measuring accrued depreciation, the appraiser is interested in identifying and measuring the loss in utility experienced by the subject structure in its present condition, as compared to the utility it would have as a new improvement representing the highest and best use of the site. The expression "accrued depreciation" is by far the most frequently used of these two terms. The concept represented by it is sometimes closely related to "depreciation" and this is why "accrued depreciation" is also said to be function of physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. 1, record 6, English, - accrued%20depreciation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dépréciation accumulée 1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Différence entre le coût de remplacement neuf et la valeur actuelle. C'est la dévalorisation déjà (subie). La dépréciation accumulée se rapproche souvent de la notion représentée par le terme "dépréciation" employé seul. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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