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UNIQUE FACTOR [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2020-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Genetics
DEF

A person who does not have cancer, but has precancerous cells or a genetic mutation known to increase the risk of developing it ...

CONT

... previvors are individuals who [have] a predisposition to cancer but who haven’t had the disease. This group includes people who carry a hereditary mutation, a family history of cancer, or some other predisposing factor. [Previvors have] unique needs and concerns separate from the general population, but different from those already diagnosed with cancer.

OBS

previvor: This term is a blend of the prefix "pre," which means "prior to," and the word "survivor."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Génétique
OBS

prévivant; prévivante : terme formé du préfixe «pré», qui indique l'antériorité, et le mot «survivant».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Genética
CONT

Se llama "previvientes" a aquellas personas que tienen predisposición al cáncer con una clara conciencia del riesgo que corren y que hacen todo lo posible por reducirlo.

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Record 2 2006-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Dance
OBS

Formed in 1984, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks is a veteran full-time professional jazz dance company on the Canadian dance scene. We’re dedicated to preserving the roots of jazz dance through public performance and education. DJD's unique, rooted style of jazz dance has been a major factor in the box office success of our company. Wherever possible our performances combine live jazz music and jazz dance, exploring that extra energy created by musician and dancer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Danse

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
CONT

Thurstone's methodology consisted of rotating explained factors in multivariate space to achieve the best loadings of variables on unique factors, rather than using an averaged factor(principle components).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques

Spanish

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Record 5 1981-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commercialisation
OBS

(analyse factorielle)

Spanish

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