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LETHARGY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lethargy
1, record 1, English, lethargy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the energy which has been lost by a neutron, equal to the natural logarithm of the ratio of the initial energy of a neutron to its energy at any given point in the slowing-down process. 2, record 1, English, - lethargy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The natural logarithm of the ratio of a reference energy to the neutron energy. 3, record 1, English, - lethargy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- léthargie
1, record 1, French, l%C3%A9thargie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Logarithme naturel du quotient d'une énergie de référence par l'énergie d'un neutron. 2, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9thargie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Logarithme naturel du rapport d'une énergie de référence à l'énergie d'un neutron. 3, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9thargie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lethargy
1, record 2, English, lethargy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state of deep and prolonged unconsciousness, resembling profound slumber, from which the person can be aroused but into which he immediately relapses. 2, record 2, English, - lethargy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- léthargie
1, record 2, French, l%C3%A9thargie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État pathologique de sommeil profond et prolongé, [...] caractérisé par le fait que le malade est susceptible de parler quand on le réveille mais oublie ses propos et se rendort promptement. 2, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9thargie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- letargia
1, record 2, Spanish, letargia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-10-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Effects of Pollution
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lethargy
1, record 3, English, lethargy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Effets de la pollution
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- léthargie
1, record 3, French, l%C3%A9thargie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État pathologique caractérisé par un sommeil profond et prolongé dans lequel les fonctions de la vie semblent suspendues. 2, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9thargie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Effet extrême. Il existe d'autres possibilités de traduction, selon le contexte : abattement, apathie, lassitude, torpeur. 2, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9thargie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Efectos de la polución
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- letargo
1, record 3, Spanish, letargo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- letargia 2, record 3, Spanish, letargia
feminine noun, obsolete
- litargia 2, record 3, Spanish, litargia
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ausencia de las funciones vitales y del uso de los sentidos [...] 3, record 3, Spanish, - letargo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lethargy 1, record 4, English, lethargy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
When energy flow is deficient, has reached its minimum output. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1987, p. 267). 1, record 4, English, - lethargy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normal Yin Qi, but deficient Yang Qi, creates lethargy, chillness and poor circulation. (Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 16). 1, record 4, English, - lethargy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vide
1, record 4, French, vide
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut d'énergie, faiblesse, fatigue, sensation de froid. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 49). 1, record 4, French, - vide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vide signifie une faiblesse ou forte diminution quantitative de l'Énergie par une consommation excessive, anormale. On y remédiera par une action de tonification générale. (Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 165). 1, record 4, French, - vide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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