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THRESHOLD POTENTIAL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Epidemiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- susceptible-infected-susceptible model
1, record 1, English, susceptible%2Dinfected%2Dsusceptible%20model
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- SIS model 2, record 1, English, SIS%20model
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The susceptible-infected-susceptible(SIS) model of Weiss and Dishon is one of the simplest models of endemic infections. The model describes the evolution of an infection in a fixed population, with no restriction on the possibility of reinfection of a previously infected and now recovered individual. This is in contrast to the venerable susceptible-infection-recovered(SIR) model, where reinfection is not permitted. Both models exhibit a threshold value of the infectivity, below which the infection immediately dies out. Below the threshold, where only a tiny fraction of the population is impacted, the two models have essentially equivalent statistical properties. Above the threshold, in the SIR model, the infection is self-limiting, since in a fixed population the number of potential new victims, the susceptible pool, is monotonically decreasing in size. The SIS model, on the other hand, describes an endemic infection which can(above the threshold) persist indefinitely, at least at the deterministic level. Thus, the statistics of infection size in the two models above the threshold are very different. 1, record 1, English, - susceptible%2Dinfected%2Dsusceptible%20model
Record 1, Key term(s)
- susceptible-infectious-susceptible model
- susceptible-infection-susceptible model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Épidémiologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle SIS
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20SIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On considère une population close et on modélise la propagation d’une maladie infectieuse dans cette population. On suppose que les individus composant la population peuvent être dans l’un de deux états : ils sont susceptibles (à la maladie) s’ils n’ont pas contracté la maladie, et infectieux s’ils ont contracté la maladie et qu’ils la propagent. Cela définit donc deux compartiments, l’objet de la modélisation étant de décrire l’évolution du nombre d’individus dans chaque compartiment [...] 2, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20SIS
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ce modèle est appelé modèle SIS, pour susceptible-infectieux-susceptible. 2, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20SIS
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Posters and Signs
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- SKIN notation
1, record 2, English, SKIN%20notation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- skin notation 2, record 2, English, skin%20notation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"SKIN" notation (SKIN) means that contact with the skin, eyes and moist tissues (for example, the mouth) can contribute to the overall exposure. The purpose of this notation is to suggest that measures be used to prevent absorption by these routes; for example, the use of protective gloves. If absorption occurs through the skin, then the airborne exposure limits are not relevant. 1, record 2, English, - SKIN%20notation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Skin" Notation. Listed substances followed by the designation "S"(Skin) refer to the potential contribution to the over-all exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membranes and eye, either by air-borne, or more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption. This attention-calling designation is intended to suggest appropriate measures for the prevention of cutaneous absorption so that the threshold limit is not invalidated. 2, record 2, English, - SKIN%20notation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skin: Notation on a Material Safety Data Sheet indicating possible significant contribution to overall exposure to a material by way of absorption through the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes by direct or airborne contact. 3, record 2, English, - SKIN%20notation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Affichage de sécurité
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mention PEAU
1, record 2, French, mention%20PEAU
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mention «PEAU» signifie que le contact direct avec la peau, les yeux ou les muqueuses (par exemple la bouche) peut aggraver l'effet global de l'exposition. Cette mention a pour but de suggérer des mesures visant à empêcher l'absorption par ces voies (par exemple le port de gants de protection). Si le produit est absorbé directement par la peau, les limites de concentration du produit dans l'air ambiant ne sont plus valables. 1, record 2, French, - mention%20PEAU
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Threshold Limit Value - Skin
1, record 3, English, Threshold%20Limit%20Value%20%2D%20Skin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- TLV-Skin 2, record 3, English, TLV%2DSkin
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The TLV of a substance, following by the designation "Skin", refers to the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membranes and eyes, either by airborne or more particularly by direct contact with the substance; the designation is intended to suggest appropriate measures for the prevention of cutaneous absorption so that the threshold limit is not invalidated. 2, record 3, English, - Threshold%20Limit%20Value%20%2D%20Skin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also "TLV". 1, record 3, English, - Threshold%20Limit%20Value%20%2D%20Skin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- TLV-Peau
1, record 3, French, TLV%2DPeau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- valeur limite d'exposition - Peau 2, record 3, French, valeur%20limite%20d%27exposition%20%2D%20Peau
correct, feminine noun
- VLE-Peau 2, record 3, French, VLE%2DPeau
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TLV suivi de la mention «Peau» a trait à la contribution possible à l'intoxication globale de l'absorption par voie cutanée (incluant les muqueuses et les yeux) par suite d'un contact avec la substance à l'état solide, liquide ou gazeux. La mention a pour but d'inciter à prendre des mesures préventives contre l'absorption cutanée de façon que la TLV demeure valide. 3, record 3, French, - TLV%2DPeau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho ambiental
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- TLV-piel 1, record 3, Spanish, TLV%2Dpiel
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piel : Notación que indica una posible contribución a la exposición general a un material por absorción por la piel, membranas mucosas y ojos por contacto directo o en el aire. 1, record 3, Spanish, - TLV%2Dpiel
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Hearing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- screening audiometer
1, record 4, English, screening%20audiometer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earscan is available in two versions : as a threshold audiometer, or as a pass/fail screening audiometer. Threshold establishes the patient's ability to hear the lowest possible hearing level. Screening gives a quick indication of the patient's hearing potential based on preset pass/fail criteria. 2, record 4, English, - screening%20audiometer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Ouïe
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- audiomètre de dépistage
1, record 4, French, audiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Oído
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- audiómetro para detección precoz
1, record 4, Spanish, audi%C3%B3metro%20para%20detecci%C3%B3n%20precoz
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- generator potential
1, record 5, English, generator%20potential
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sensory reception function... Example of a sensory receptor specialized for sensing pressure-Pacinian(lamellated) corpuscle... When small amounts of pressure are applied, a graded potential(generator potential) is produced. As pressure increases, the generator potential increases. When the generator potential=about 10mv(threshold), action potentials are produced at the first node followed by repolarization. Additional action potentials are produced as long as the generator potential is above threshold... Greater potential increases as stimulus strength increases. 1, record 5, English, - generator%20potential
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- potentiel générateur
1, record 5, French, potentiel%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
correct, 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 1993-06-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- protective potential
1, record 6, English, protective%20potential
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The threshold value of the corrosion potential which has to be reached to enter a protective potential range. 1, record 6, English, - protective%20potential
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - protective%20potential
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- potentiel de protection
1, record 6, French, potentiel%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seuil du potentiel de corrosion à franchir pour atteindre un domaine de potentiel de protection. 1, record 6, French, - potentiel%20de%20protection
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - potentiel%20de%20protection
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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