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DEGREE SWELLING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- breast engorgement
1, record 1, English, breast%20engorgement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Swelling and tenderness of the breasts commonly occurring in the week before and at the time of menstruation, sometimes attributed to water retention associated with the fluctuations in the secretion of ovarian oestrogens and progesterone. Palpation may show that the glandular elements of the breats are more readily detected then than at other times, and they give an impression of radiating strands of firm tissue with a variable degree of granularity. 2, record 1, English, - breast%20engorgement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- congestion mammaire
1, record 1, French, congestion%20mammaire
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- engorgement mammaire 2, record 1, French, engorgement%20mammaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation de gonflement et de tension douloureuse des seins, qui objectivement s'accompagne d'un durcissement des seins, qui deviennent plus grenus, plus gros et douloureux à la palpation. On l'observe habituellement dans les huit jours qui précèdent les règles. 2, record 1, French, - congestion%20mammaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
congestion mammaire : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 1, French, - congestion%20mammaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Sephadex®
1, record 2, English, Sephadex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gel produced by cross-linking selected dextran fractions with epichlorhydrin and marketed in bead form. Various types of gels are available, differing in pore size and swelling characteristics, according to the degree of cross-linking. 2, record 2, English, - Sephadex%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sephadex is used in gel filtration. Gels in which the matrix is a minor component are used for fractionation of high molecular weight substances; denser gels are used for separation of low molecular weight compounds. Sephadex is available in eight porosities which provide the fractionation of globular proteins with molecular weights of up to 8 x 105 and linear polymers of up to 2 x 105. 2, record 2, English, - Sephadex%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sephadex® is a registered trademark of Pharmacia Biotechnology AB. 3, record 2, English, - Sephadex%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Sephadex®
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Séphadex
1, record 2, French, S%C3%A9phadex
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Sephadex® 2, record 2, French, Sephadex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom déposé d'un gel de dextran modifié, obtenu par réticulation des macromolécules par l'épichlorhydrine pour former un réseau tridimensionnel de chaînes de polysaccharides se présentant sous forme de très petits grains sphériques (perles). 3, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9phadex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gels de dextrane utilisés (type Sephadex) sont des polyosides comportant un nombre variable de liaisons croisées lesquelles déterminent un degré de porosité; la pénétration des macromolécules dans ces gels est plus ou moins facile selon leur taille d'où le nom de «tamis moléculaires» que l'on donne parfois à ces colonnes de gel de dextrane : les plus grosses molécules, exclues du gel, sortiront les premières de la colonne, tandis que les plus petites, pouvant y pénétrer, seront retardées et sortiront en dernier. 4, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9phadex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sephadex® : marque déposée. 3, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9phadex
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Sephadex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sefadex
1, record 2, Spanish, sefadex
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swelling
1, record 3, English, swelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The increase in volume of a gel or solid associated with the uptake of a liquid or gas. 2, record 3, English, - swelling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In colloid and surface chemistry. 3, record 3, English, - swelling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
High degree of swelling. 3, record 3, English, - swelling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Lower swelling. 3, record 3, English, - swelling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gonflement
1, record 3, French, gonflement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de volume d'un gel ou d'un solide associée à [l']absorption d'un liquide ou d'un gaz. 1, record 3, French, - gonflement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polynosic fibre
1, record 4, English, polynosic%20fibre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- polynosic fiber 2, record 4, English, polynosic%20fiber
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] regenerated cellulose fibre characterized by a high initial wet modulus of elasticity and a relatively low degree of swelling in sodium hydroxide solution. 3, record 4, English, - polynosic%20fibre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polynosique
1, record 4, French, polynosique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fibre polynosique 2, record 4, French, fibre%20polynosique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre de cellulose régénérée dans des conditions particulières, ce qui la conduit à avoir des propriétés très proches et parfois même supérieures à celles des textiles naturels. 3, record 4, French, - polynosique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La fibre polynosique] a une résistance et une élasticité supérieures à celles du coton. [Elle est] utilisée pour l'habillement, l'ameublement. Quelques marques : Vincel, Cordenka, Volenka, Modal, Zantrel, Meryl. 3, record 4, French, - polynosique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-02-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- irritation
1, record 5, English, irritation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 2, record 5, English, - irritation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 5, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité que possède une substance d'irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée" ou "grave", selon le degré d'irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n'a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d'irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 1, record 5, French, - irritation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 5, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es una estimulación intensa que va seguida de lesión anatómica y se ejerce sobre estructuras y funciones no especializadas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El SO2 produce la irritación de las vías respiratorias, sobre todo para concentraciones superiores a ocho ppm, que ya produce la irritación inmediata de la garganta. 3, record 5, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- irritancy
1, record 6, English, irritancy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- irritant property 2, record 6, English, irritant%20property
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
irritating quality or character. 3, record 6, English, - irritancy
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 4, record 6, English, - irritancy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- propriété irritante
1, record 6, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capacité que possède une substance d'irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée, ou "grave", selon le degré d'irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n'a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d'irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 2, record 6, French, - propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- degree of swelling
1, record 7, English, degree%20of%20swelling
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of a fabric made of Thermostable Satin 250 and used by the French air force and several public-service authorities of France. 2, record 7, English, - degree%20of%20swelling
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Matières plastiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- taux de gonflement
1, record 7, French, taux%20de%20gonflement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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