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INDIRECT PIGMENTATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tanning
1, record 1, English, tanning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- suntan 2, record 1, English, suntan
correct
- tan 3, record 1, English, tan
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Multiplication and migration of melanin granules to the skin surface under the effect of UV rays. 1, record 1, English, - tanning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This defence and protection process of the body occurs as direct or indirect pigmentation. 1, record 1, English, - tanning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bronzage
1, record 1, French, bronzage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hâle 2, record 1, French, h%C3%A2le
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Multiplication et migration des grains de mélanine vers la surface de la peau sous l'effet des rayons UV. 1, record 1, French, - bronzage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce processus de défense et de protection de l'organisme se produit sous forme de pigmentation directe ou indirecte. 1, record 1, French, - bronzage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronceado
1, record 1, Spanish, bronceado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
bronceado permanente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bronceado
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- indirect pigmentation
1, record 2, English, indirect%20pigmentation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process by which the lowest layer of the outer skin, the melanocytes (melanin-producing cells) begin to generate new pigment grains called melanosomes. 2, record 2, English, - indirect%20pigmentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A slower process than the immediate tanning of pre-pigment grains. 2, record 2, English, - indirect%20pigmentation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pigmentation indirecte
1, record 2, French, pigmentation%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pigmentación indirecta
1, record 2, Spanish, pigmentaci%C3%B3n%20indirecta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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