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GENERALIZED FORM [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abstraction hierarchy
1, record 1, English, abstraction%20hierarchy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The abstraction hierarchy includes five levels of information : functional purpose, abstract function, generalized function, physical function and physical form. 2, record 1, English, - abstraction%20hierarchy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hiérarchie d'abstraction
1, record 1, French, hi%C3%A9rarchie%20d%27abstraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hiérarchie d'abstraction est une décomposition fonctionnelle à cinq niveaux utilisée pour modéliser l'environnement de travail des systèmes sociotechniques complexes [...] 2, record 1, French, - hi%C3%A9rarchie%20d%27abstraction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
1, record 2, English, recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RDEB 1, record 2, English, RDEB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RDEB is an autosomal recessive inherited condition. This means both parents are carriers, yet they are unaffected. When each parent has a copy of the altered gene, there is a 1 in 4 chance or 25% that the child will be affected. 1, record 2, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although in some cases this form of EB [epidermolysis bullosa] can be mild with generalized blistering, typically the recessive forms of EB tend to be more severe. Onset is usually at birth with areas of missing skin. Generalized blistering then scarring can occur on skin surfaces and mucous membranes. Scarring may limit range of motion of extremities. Fusion of fingers and toes and contractures cause deformity and loss of function. 1, record 2, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique récessive
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EBDR 1, record 2, French, EBDR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EB [épidermolyse bulleuse] dystrophique est causée par des mutations dominantes ou récessives du gène COL7A1 qui code pour le collagène de type VII [...] Les mutations pathologiques conduisent à la production d'un collagène de type VII non fonctionnel ou à son absence. En conséquence, les fibrilles d'ancrage de la jonction dermo-épidermique ne sont pas assemblées correctement ou ne sont pas formées, ce qui réduit l'adhérence entre le derme et l'épiderme et provoque des plaies. Les patients atteints d'EBDR souffrent donc de ces plaies pendant toute leur vie [...] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidermólisis bullosa distrófica recesiva
1, record 2, Spanish, epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La epidermólisis bullosa distrófica es una enfermedad hereditaria rara debida a mutaciones del gen COL7A1. Su variante recesiva (EBDR) se caracteriza por una marcada disminución o ausencia completa de colágeno tipo VII. 1, record 2, Spanish, - epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cerebral atrophy
1, record 3, English, cerebral%20atrophy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brain atrophy 2, record 3, English, brain%20atrophy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cerebral atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain. Atrophy of any tissue means loss of cells. In brain tissue, atrophy describes a loss of neurons and the connections between them. Atrophy can be generalized, which means that all of the brain has shrunk; or it can be focal, affecting only a limited area of the brain and resulting in a decrease of the functions that area of the brain controls. If the cerebral hemispheres(the two lobes of the brain that form the cerebrum) are affected, conscious thought and voluntary processes may be impaired. 3, record 3, English, - cerebral%20atrophy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atrophie cérébrale
1, record 3, French, atrophie%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La diminution de volume du tissu cérébral est due à des affections dégénératives des neurones du cortex cérébral. Ses causes sont multiples : traumatismes craniocérébraux, maladies dégénératives, artériosclérose du cerveau. Les capacités intellectuelles de l'individu diminuent, ce qui peut entraîner une démence. La maladie d'Alzheimer en est un exemple. 2, record 3, French, - atrophie%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- atrofia cerebral
1, record 3, Spanish, atrofia%20cerebral
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La atrofia cerebral es la pérdida de células cerebrales, comúnmente llamadas neuronas, y sus conectores electroquímicos. Esta pérdida de células da como resultado la contracción del cerebro y, según su origen y extensión, disminuye la capacidad cognitiva de la persona que sufre la alteración. 1, record 3, Spanish, - atrofia%20cerebral
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- total social fact
1, record 4, English, total%20social%20fact
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mauss's aim was to show that exchange in primitive societies was a total social fact because, apart from the simple form of the transaction, generalized exchange touched on many social mechanisms including the religious, economic, judicial, and moral mechanism. A total social fact, according to Mauss, therefore always concerns the whole of society and its institutions : economic, political, religious, legal, etc. 1, record 4, English, - total%20social%20fact
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fait social total
1, record 4, French, fait%20social%20total
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] phénomène qui met en branle la totalité de la société et de ses institutions. 1, record 4, French, - fait%20social%20total
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans la théorie du fait social total, la notion de totalité est moins importante que la manière très particulière dont Mauss la conçoit [...] instance privilégiée qu'on peut appréhender au niveau de l'observation, dans des occasions bien déterminées, quand se mettent en branle la totalité de la société et de ses institutions. 1, record 4, French, - fait%20social%20total
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- generalized computer audit system 1, record 5, English, generalized%20computer%20audit%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Ramac systems, the majority of links are built within the machine and not readily available in readable form consequently, special techniques, such as... generalized computer audit systems, must be employed to evaluate the integrity of data, data files and programs. 1, record 5, English, - generalized%20computer%20audit%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système général de vérification informatique
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20informatique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Crustaceans
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- labium
1, record 6, English, labium
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lower lip of an insect formed by the union of a pair of appendages homologous with the second maxillae of a crustacean. It consists of the fixed mentum and the movable prementum to which are attached laterally the 2 labial palps and distally the ligula. The latter, in a generalized insect such as the cockroach, consists of a pair of inner lobes or glossae and outer lobes or paraglossae. In some specialized mouth-parts such as those of the bee the ligula may be lengthened to form a tubular proboscis. 2, record 6, English, - labium
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mosquito has all six of its legs planted on the skin, and the bottom part of its proboscis, known as the labium, is folded back in a hairpin curve as it prepares to draw blood. 3, record 6, English, - labium
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Crustacés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- labium
1, record 6, French, labium
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lèvre inférieure 2, record 6, French, l%C3%A8vre%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lèvre inférieure de la bouche des insectes mandibulés. 3, record 6, French, - labium
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Metallography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- degree of freedom
1, record 7, English, degree%20of%20freedom
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- state variable 2, record 7, English, state%20variable
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of variables defining the state of a system (e.g. pressure, temperature) which may be fixed at will. 3, record 7, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The state variables or degrees of freedom... are supposed to form a complete set of generalized coordinates in some relevant phase space and the external working conditions applied to the system are specified by an additional set of control parameters.... 2, record 7, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record 7, Key term(s)
- degrees of freedom
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Métallographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- degré de liberté
1, record 7, French, degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de variables d'état nécessaires pour décrire la configuration d'un système dynamique à un instant donné. Les variables forment, en principe, un ensemble complet de coordonnées généralisées dans un espace des phases adapté. 2, record 7, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon certains auteurs, il s'agit de chaque couple de coordonnées position-vitesse associé à une possibilité de déplacement. Selon d'autres, il peut s'agir de l'un seulement de ces deux éléments. Ainsi, un point matériel qui se déplace le long d'un axe possède un seul degré de liberté: pour déterminer sa position, il suffit de connaître son abscisse par rapport au point d'origine. Une planète possède trois degrés de liberté; un système à deux corps, six degrés de liberté; un système à trois corps, neuf degrés de liberté. 2, record 7, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le degré de liberté émerge dans l'espace des phases. 3, record 7, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
nombre infini de degrés de liberté. 3, record 7, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-03-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- board-like rigidity
1, record 8, English, board%2Dlike%20rigidity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extreme form of guarding, with the entire abdominal musculature tensed and stiff. The usual cause of rigidity is generalized peritonitis from a perforated viscus. 1, record 8, English, - board%2Dlike%20rigidity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ventre de bois
1, record 8, French, ventre%20de%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme majeure de contracture abdominale témoignant d'une péritonite aiguë, où la palpation abdominale ressent une dureté analogue à celle du bois. 1, record 8, French, - ventre%20de%20bois
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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