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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neostigmine
1, record 1, English, neostigmine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neostigmine. [An agent] which acts by inhibiting destruction of acetylcholine and so facilitating transmission of impulses across the neuromuscular junction. Effects include miosis, bradycardia, increased intestinal and skeletal muscle tone, increased salivary and sweat gland secretion, and constriction of bronchi and ureters. 2, record 1, English, - neostigmine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Prostigmin (a systemic drug). 3, record 1, English, - neostigmine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H19N2O2 3, record 1, English, - neostigmine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- néostigmine
1, record 1, French, n%C3%A9ostigmine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La néostigmine est indiquée dans le traitement symptomatique de base de la myasthénie (ce traitement permet l'augmentation de la force musculaire) et utilisée dans la constipation sévère par atonie intestinale. 2, record 1, French, - n%C3%A9ostigmine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom Prostigmin (médicament à action générale). 3, record 1, French, - n%C3%A9ostigmine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H19N2O2 3, record 1, French, - n%C3%A9ostigmine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- neostigmina
1, record 1, Spanish, neostigmina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facilitating agent
1, record 2, English, facilitating%20agent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance used for improving or conserving the nutrient content of a feed or for improving the manufacturing or handling properties of the feed. 1, record 2, English, - facilitating%20agent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- substance auxiliaire
1, record 2, French, substance%20auxiliaire
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 1991-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inter-dealer trading
1, record 3, English, inter%2Ddealer%20trading
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Participating subscriber dealers to Shorcan in Toronto are able to deal based on this information. Shorcan acts as an agent in facilitating inter-dealer trading. It provides a trading information reporting system, but it is not a principal in any trade, nor does it have an inventory of securities, nor is it regulated. 2, record 3, English, - inter%2Ddealer%20trading
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- négociation entre courtiers
1, record 3, French, n%C3%A9gociation%20entre%20courtiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cours des obligations et des effets du marché monétaire, ainsi que les montants des offres d'achat et de vente sont inscrits sur les écrans Shorcan. Les courtiers qui y sont abonnés à Toronto peuvent négocier les titres en s'appuyant sur ces renseignements. Shorcan fait fonction de mandataire en facilitant les négociations entre courtiers. 2, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9gociation%20entre%20courtiers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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