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HYPERSENSITIVE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Crop Protection
- Organic Farming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- systemic acquired resistance
1, record 1, English, systemic%20acquired%20resistance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SAR 2, record 1, English, SAR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] state of enhanced defensive responsiveness throughout a plant resulting from local infection with a pathogen inducing necrotic lesions, such as in a HR [hypersensitive reaction]. 3, record 1, English, - systemic%20acquired%20resistance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Protection des végétaux
- Agriculture biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistance systémique acquise
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20syst%C3%A9mique%20acquise
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RSA 2, record 1, French, RSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des phénomènes qui se produisent dans la plante entière après la réaction d’hypersensibilité, en réponse à une attaque parasitaire, et qui se manifestent notamment par l’activation de gènes de défense. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20syst%C3%A9mique%20acquise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résistance systémique acquise; RSA : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 31 janvier 2016. 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20syst%C3%A9mique%20acquise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Protección de las plantas
- Agricultura biológica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia sistémica adquirida
1, record 1, Spanish, resistencia%20sist%C3%A9mica%20adquirida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RSA 1, record 1, Spanish, RSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La resistencia inducida puede subdividirse en dos categorías amplias. La primera es resistencia sistémica adquirida (RSA). Este tipo se describió inicialmente como una respuesta a infección de patógeno. Subsecuentemente se encontró que el tratamiento de plantas con compuestos de bajo peso molecular puede inducir RSA, la cual puede desarrollarse local o sistémicamente en respuesta a un patógeno que cause una lesión necrótica o una respuesta hipersensitiva (RH). [...] El segundo tipo de resistencia inducida se desarrolla sistémicamente. Se conoce como resistencia sistémica inducida (RSI) [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - resistencia%20sist%C3%A9mica%20adquirida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
- Effects of Pollution
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- allergic reaction
1, record 2, English, allergic%20reaction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- allergic response 2, record 2, English, allergic%20response
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A local or general reaction characterized by altered reactivity of the animal body to an antigenic substance. 3, record 2, English, - allergic%20reaction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some people are hypersensitive-that is-they have an acute allergic reaction to a certain contaminant. 4, record 2, English, - allergic%20reaction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... evolution medicine ... could ... show how contemporary ways of life favor the rise of allergic reactions. 5, record 2, English, - allergic%20reaction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In the same way that smoke detectors sound occasional false alarms, because they are so sensitively attuned to the presence of smoke, allergic reactions may be the price one must pay for the body’s high sensitivity to toxins. 5, record 2, English, - allergic%20reaction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Allergic reactions are cued by the overzealous response of the body’s primordial defense against invasion, the inflammatory reaction. 5, record 2, English, - allergic%20reaction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Biochimie
- Effets de la pollution
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réaction allergique
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9action%20allergique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réponse allergique 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9ponse%20allergique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Très rares, les réactions allergiques sont vraisemblablement attribuables à une sensibilité extrême à certaines des composantes du vaccin, fort probablement aux infimes quantités de résidus de protéines d'œuf. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9action%20allergique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Bioquímica
- Efectos de la polución
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción alérgica
1, record 2, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20al%C3%A9rgica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reacting dose 1, record 3, English, reacting%20dose
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- provoking dose 2, record 3, English, provoking%20dose
- enhancing dose 2, record 3, English, enhancing%20dose
- second dose 2, record 3, English, second%20dose
- challenging dose 2, record 3, English, challenging%20dose
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second dose of sensitizing antigen administered to an animal; it is followed by an immediate hypersensitive(e. g., anaphylactic or allergic) response. 1, record 3, English, - reacting%20dose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dose déclenchante
1, record 3, French, dose%20d%C3%A9clenchante
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dose capable de déterminer chez l'individu en état d'anaphylaxie, des accidents graves dûs à l'état particulier où il se trouve du fait de l'injection préparante reçue antérieurement. 2, record 3, French, - dose%20d%C3%A9clenchante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hypersensitive response 1, record 4, English, hypersensitive%20response
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hypersensitive reaction 1, record 4, English, hypersensitive%20reaction
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réaction d'hypersensibilité
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9action%20d%27hypersensibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme de défense d'une plante qui est activé en réponse à une attaque parasitaire, et se traduit par la mort programmée des premières cellules infectées, empêchant ainsi la propagation du parasite. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9action%20d%27hypersensibilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- respuesta de hipersensibilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, respuesta%20de%20hipersensibilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción específica de una planta al ataque de un patógeno [lo cual produce que] las células de la planta que rodean el punto de infección mueran rápidamente y se sequen [...], impidiendo la diseminación del patógeno. 1, record 4, Spanish, - respuesta%20de%20hipersensibilidad
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hypersensitive allergic reaction 1, record 5, English, hypersensitive%20allergic%20reaction
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réaction d'hypersensibilité allergique
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9action%20d%27hypersensibilit%C3%A9%20allergique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réaction allergique hypersensible 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9action%20allergique%20hypersensible
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "réaction d'hypersensibilité" est attesté dans les sources suivantes : DOMEA; CANDI 1986-12-47-215; MEDEC 1989-90. Le terme "réaction allergique" est attesté dans les sources UOSS-18 et DOMEA. Voir les fiches Termium pour ces termes. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9action%20d%27hypersensibilit%C3%A9%20allergique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'adjectif "hypersensible" se dit de quelqu'un qui réagit avec une extrême sensibilité. Son emploi avec le terme abstrait "réaction" nous paraît douteux. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9action%20d%27hypersensibilit%C3%A9%20allergique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción de hipersensibilidad alérgica
1, record 5, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20hipersensibilidad%20al%C3%A9rgica
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La reacción de hipersensibilidad en la dermatitis de contacto está mediada más por células de linfocitos T sensibilizados que por la producción de IgE [inmunoglobulina E]. 1, record 5, Spanish, - reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20hipersensibilidad%20al%C3%A9rgica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
- Root and Tuber Crops
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- potato virus A
1, record 6, English, potato%20virus%20A
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PVA 1, record 6, English, PVA
correct, see observation
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- potato A potyvirus 2, record 6, English, potato%20A%20potyvirus
correct
- PVA 3, record 6, English, PVA
correct
- PVA 3, record 6, English, PVA
- potato virus P 4, record 6, English, potato%20virus%20P
correct
- potato mild mosaic virus 4, record 6, English, potato%20mild%20mosaic%20virus
correct
- Solanum virus 3 4, record 6, English, Solanum%20virus%203
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Potato virus P. [It] is now considered to be a distinct possible carlavirus, although the extent of its relationship to PVS [Potato virus S] and other carlavirus (especially PRDV [Potato rough dwarf virus]) has yet to be determined ... PVP is transmitted by Myzus persicae and possibly other aphid species. 5, record 6, English, - potato%20virus%20A
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leaves of infected potatoes may show a mild mosaic, roughness of the surface, waviness of the leaf margin or no symptoms at all depending on the variety and on the weather. Some hypersensitive varieties develop top necrosis. 6, record 6, English, - potato%20virus%20A
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Potato is its only known natural host. 5, record 6, English, - potato%20virus%20A
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"PVA" is the approved abbreviation according to several sources. 7, record 6, English, - potato%20virus%20A
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
- Culture des plantes sarclées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- virus A de la pomme de terre
1, record 6, French, virus%20A%20de%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PVA 2, record 6, French, PVA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- VAP 3, record 6, French, VAP
see observation, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le PVA cause la mosaïque commune. [Il] est moins fréquent que les autres virus de la pomme de terre mais il peut causer de graves dégâts lorsqu'il se trouve associé au virus X ou au virus Y. 4, record 6, French, - virus%20A%20de%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce virus est le plus souvent transmis par [...] Myzus persicae ainsi que par le contact entre les plantes. 4, record 6, French, - virus%20A%20de%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C'est l'acronyme anglais «PVA» qui est le plus utilisé en français. L'acronyme français est rarement utilisé. 5, record 6, French, - virus%20A%20de%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-12-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Urban Housing
- Pollution (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Research House for the Environmentally Hypersensitive
1, record 7, English, Research%20House%20for%20the%20Environmentally%20Hypersensitive
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 1, record 7, English, - Research%20House%20for%20the%20Environmentally%20Hypersensitive
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Maison de recherche pour les personnes hypersensibles aux polluants environnementaux
1, record 7, French, Maison%20de%20recherche%20pour%20les%20personnes%20hypersensibles%20aux%20polluants%20environnementaux
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement. 1, record 7, French, - Maison%20de%20recherche%20pour%20les%20personnes%20hypersensibles%20aux%20polluants%20environnementaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-06-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- calciphylaxis
1, record 8, English, calciphylaxis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The experimentally induced formation of ectopic calcified tissue consequent to a challenging agent administered to a prepared host in which a hypersensitive state has been induced. 2, record 8, English, - calciphylaxis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calciphylaxie
1, record 8, French, calciphylaxie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La combinaison d'une hyperphosphatémie marquée et d'une concentration plasmatique en calcium normale ou normale basse aboutit à l'élévation du produit phosphocalcique. Lorsque celui-ci dépasse 5 en mmol2, il existe une tendance à la précipitation du phosphate de calcium dans les tissus mous, artères, articulations, muscles et viscères. Ce processus est appelé «calcifications métastatiques» et lorsqu'il est très sévère et aboutit ou entraîne une ischémie tissulaire «calciphylaxie». 1, record 8, French, - calciphylaxie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcifilaxis
1, record 8, Spanish, calcifilaxis
correct, feminine noun
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)
- Immunology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hypersensitive
1, record 9, English, hypersensitive
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allergic to a substance to which a normal individual does not react. 2, record 9, English, - hypersensitive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hypersensitive to vitamin D; persons hypersensitive to egg protein. 3, record 9, English, - hypersensitive
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hypersensible
1, record 9, French, hypersensible
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] L'allergie n'est donc pas un manque de défense de l'organisme mais plutôt un excés de défense. On dit que l'organisme est "hypersensible". Et les maladies allergiques sont souvent appelées en médecine "pathologies d'hypersensibilité". 2, record 9, French, - hypersensible
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipersensible
1, record 9, Spanish, hipersensible
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-03-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive
1, record 10, English, Building%20Materials%20for%20the%20Environmentally%20Hypersensitive
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published in 1993 and reprinted in 1995 by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 1, record 10, English, - Building%20Materials%20for%20the%20Environmentally%20Hypersensitive
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Matériaux de construction pour les logements des personnes hypersensibles
1, record 10, French, Mat%C3%A9riaux%20de%20construction%20pour%20les%20logements%20des%20personnes%20hypersensibles
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié en 1993 et réimprimé en 1995 par la Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement. 1, record 10, French, - Mat%C3%A9riaux%20de%20construction%20pour%20les%20logements%20des%20personnes%20hypersensibles
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-10-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- environmentally hypersensitive house 1, record 11, English, environmentally%20hypersensitive%20house
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- maison adaptée aux personnes hypersensibles aux polluants
1, record 11, French, maison%20adapt%C3%A9e%20aux%20personnes%20hypersensibles%20aux%20polluants
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut parler aussi de hypersensibilité aux polluants atmosphériques. Il s'agit des personnes qui ne peuvent supporter certains matériaux synthétiques, colle, panneaux d'aggloméré, etc. avec lesquels on construit les maisons. Comme l'isolation est beaucoup plus efficace aujourd'hui, on rencontre de plus en plus de ce genre de problèmes. 1, record 11, French, - maison%20adapt%C3%A9e%20aux%20personnes%20hypersensibles%20aux%20polluants
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-12-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Immunology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- acute allergic reaction
1, record 12, English, acute%20allergic%20reaction
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- acute allergic response 2, record 12, English, acute%20allergic%20response
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some people are hypersensitive-that is-they have an acute allergic reaction to a certain contaminant. 1, record 12, English, - acute%20allergic%20reaction
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"allergic reaction": a local or general reaction characterized by altered reactivity of the animal body to an antigenic substance. 3, record 12, English, - acute%20allergic%20reaction
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Immunologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réaction allergique aiguë
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9action%20allergique%20aigu%C3%AB
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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