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HOMEOSTATIC [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Dietetics
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic hunger
1, record 1, English, homeostatic%20hunger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intake of calories occurs for multiple reasons... Perhaps the most important is the net caloric deficit that begins after the digestion of a meal. As calories are used, the increasing deficit that accrues eventually leads to hunger, food seeking, and food ingestion. This component of feeding may be called "homeostatic hunger" because it reflects a true metabolic deficit, and consumption is aimed at maintaining energy stores. 2, record 1, English, - homeostatic%20hunger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Diététique
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faim homéostatique
1, record 1, French, faim%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stressor
1, record 2, English, stressor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "stressor" is any event requiring homeostatic processes beyond normal limits, the activation of which may result in impaired long-term survival. … For aquaculturists, it is highly desirable to have quantifiable indicators(biomarkers) of chronic stress in order to implement appropriate management practices to minimize or eliminate the stressor and hence improve production efficiency. 2, record 2, English, - stressor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent stressant
1, record 2, French, agent%20stressant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- agent de stress 2, record 2, French, agent%20de%20stress
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un agent stressant peut être défini comme tout événement requérant des processus homéostasiques au-delà des limites normales, et qui peut entraîner à long terme une baisse de survie. […] Pour les aquaculteurs, il est hautement souhaitable d'avoir des indicateurs quantifiables (biomarqueurs) de stress chronique pour pouvoir appliquer des pratiques de gestion adaptées afin de minimiser ou éliminer l'agent stressant et de fait améliorer la productivité. 3, record 2, French, - agent%20stressant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Ecosystems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- climatic environment
1, record 3, English, climatic%20environment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Variability in the climatic environment is clearly one such factor. A useful concept in understanding how plants respond to changes in their environment is that of homeostatic compensation. 1, record 3, English, - climatic%20environment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- environnement climatique
1, record 3, French, environnement%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- milieu climatique 2, record 3, French, milieu%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un milieu climatique est l'ensemble des lieux de la terre où le climat est le même et où la vie végétale et animale se développe en conséquence [...] 2, record 3, French, - environnement%20climatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nonsynaptic plasticity
1, record 4, English, nonsynaptic%20plasticity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- non-synaptic plasticity 2, record 4, English, non%2Dsynaptic%20plasticity
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of neuroplasticity that involves modification of ion channel function in the axon, dendrites, and cell body that results in specific changes in the integration of excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs). 1, record 4, English, - nonsynaptic%20plasticity
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nonsynaptic plasticity is a modification of the intrinsic excitability of the neuron. It interacts with synaptic plasticity, but it is considered a separate entity from synaptic plasticity. Intrinsic modification of the electrical properties of neurons plays a role in many aspects of plasticity from homeostatic plasticity to learning and memory itself. Nonsynaptic plasticity affects synaptic integration, subthreshold propagation, spike generation, and other fundamental mechanisms of neurons at the cellular level. 1, record 4, English, - nonsynaptic%20plasticity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plasticité intrinsèque
1, record 4, French, plasticit%C3%A9%20intrins%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- plasticité non synaptique 2, record 4, French, plasticit%C3%A9%20non%20synaptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette plasticité se définit par les modifications de l'excitabilité neuronale en fonction de l'«expérience» du neurone. Lorsque l'excitabilité est augmentée, le neurone répondra plus facilement à un potentiel d'action et à l'inverse, si l'excitabilité diminue, le neurone sera moins sensible aux potentiels d'action présynaptiques ce qui se traduira dans les deux cas par un changement de la fréquence à laquelle le neurone déchargera en réponse à une stimulation. 3, record 4, French, - plasticit%C3%A9%20intrins%C3%A8que
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic mechanism
1, record 5, English, homeostatic%20mechanism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme homéostatique
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mécanisme de l'homéostasie 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20l%27hom%C3%A9ostasie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- homeorhetic
1, record 6, English, homeorhetic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Having to do with homeorhesis, that is] the tendency to maintain a biological process ... along a particular pathway despite the operation of factors tending to divert it. 2, record 6, English, - homeorhetic
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dynamic mechanistic model of homeorhetic and homeostatic controls of pig growth was developed. The homeorhetic principles were based on changes in time of fractional rates of anabolism and catabolism of tissues. 1, record 6, English, - homeorhetic
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Homeorhetic action, change, control, effect, principle, process, regulation, response. 3, record 6, English, - homeorhetic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- homéorétique
1, record 6, French, hom%C3%A9or%C3%A9tique
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, la régulation homéorhétique implique la coordination du métabolisme pour assurer un débit uniforme d'éléments nutritifs vers une fonction physiologique prioritaire telle que la production de lait durant l'allaitement. 1, record 6, French, - hom%C3%A9or%C3%A9tique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- risk homeostatic theory
1, record 7, English, risk%20homeostatic%20theory
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RHT 1, record 7, English, RHT
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wilde’s theory is based on a cost-benefit model. He studied how people modify their hazard perception when safety systems are implemented. This process... states that people adjust their risk acceptance decision and their risk-taking behaviour towards their target level of perceived risk. Stating that people will behave more cautiously and accept fewer risks when they feel threatened, conversely, they will behave more daringly and accept higher levels of risk when they feel safe and secure. 1, record 7, English, - risk%20homeostatic%20theory
Record 7, Key term(s)
- risk-homeostatic theory
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Conduite automobile
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- théorie du risque homéostatique
1, record 7, French, th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- principe du risque homéostatique 2, record 7, French, principe%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le domaine de la sécurité routière, Wilde développe la théorie du risque homéostatique. Le sujet adapte son comportement en fonction de son niveau de risque préférentiel ou cible, c'est-à-dire le niveau de risque que le sujet pense pouvoir prendre. C'est une manière de considérer la sécurité comme un objet progressif. En effet, il ne suffit pas de rectifier des virages ou de réaménager un carrefour pour que le bilan soit positif. Un certain facteur de sécurité supplémentaire dans un domaine peut se révéler néfaste dans un autre domaine. Il faut plutôt travailler sur le niveau du risque cible. 1, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
D'une manière générale, selon M. Wilde, il est extrêmement difficile de diminuer le taux d'accidents, en vertu du principe du «risque homéostatique» : plus une route sera sûre, plus les automobilistes iront vite. 2, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record 7, Key term(s)
- risque homéostatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic 1, record 8, English, homeostatic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- homéostatique
1, record 8, French, hom%C3%A9ostatique
adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un système automatique de maintien d'un paramètre entre deux valeurs extrêmes. 2, record 8, French, - hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- homeostático
1, record 8, Spanish, homeost%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Living Matter - General Properties
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic
1, record 9, English, homeostatic
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- homéostatique
1, record 9, French, hom%C3%A9ostatique
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- homeostático
1, record 9, Spanish, homeost%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-03-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- isotypic network 1, record 10, English, isotypic%20network
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Different isotypic circuits, corresponding to different classes of immunoglobulins, are coordinated by means of an isotypic network, itself connected to other homeostatic systems. 1, record 10, English, - isotypic%20network
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réseau isotypique
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9seau%20isotypique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Régulation de la synthèse des IgE : circuits, cascades et réseau isotypiques. La synthèse des IgE est soumise à une boucle de régulation (circuit isotypique) contrôlé par différentes lymphokines dont la production est stimulée en cascade. Ce circuit isotypique est inséré dans un réseau isotypique relié aux autres réseaux régulateurs de l'organisme. [...] Le troisième ordre de contrôle est constitué par la coordination des différents circuits isotypiques fonctionnant en parallèle. [...] 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20isotypique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Living Matter - General Properties
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic strength 1, record 11, English, homeostatic%20strength
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- force homéostatique
1, record 11, French, force%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Establishments
- Accounting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic process
1, record 12, English, homeostatic%20process
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We thus visualize a firm as a "homeostatic" process, by which a certain structure of variables is maintained. At the simplest level, we suppose that there is "homeostasis of the balance sheet"’ on this assumption any change in balance sheet variables will evoke a counteracting behavior. If somebody buys a product from the firm, this lowers its inventory and raises cash. 1, record 12, English, - homeostatic%20process
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Établissements commerciaux
- Comptabilité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- processus homéostatique
1, record 12, French, processus%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entreprise devient un processus homéostatique grâce auquel certaines structures des variables sont maintenues, qu'il s'agisse d'un niveau de profit satisfaisant, d'une diversité raisonnable de produits, d'un taux de croissance normal du chiffre d'affaires. 1, record 12, French, - processus%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- homeostatic model 1, record 13, English, homeostatic%20model
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- modèle homéostatique
1, record 13, French, mod%C3%A8le%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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