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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2013-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Universal entry(ies)
µg
symbol, see observation
DEF

A unit of mass, being one millionth (10-6) of a gram.

OBS

Although denoting micrograms as "μg" is scientifically correct, remember that in the healthcare workplace it is generally better to write it as "mcg" to avoid possible confusion with milligrams (mg).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
µg
symbol, see observation
DEF

Unité de masse égale à un millionième de gramme.

OBS

Bien que le symbole «μg» soit correct scientifiquement pour rendre la notion, il ne faut pas oublier que dans le milieu médical, on préfère le symbole «mcg» afin d'éviter toute confusion possible avec les milligrammes (mg).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Entrada(s) universal(es)
µg
symbol, see observation
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Record 2 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Analytical Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Chimie analytique
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of NATO Committees
  • Combined Forces (Military)
OBS

The Heads of State and Government of NATO, at their Summit in Madrid in July 1997, emphasized their commitment to "enhancing" the "Mediterranean dialogue." They decided, for that purpose, to formally establish the "Mediterranean Cooperation Group," a committee under the authority of NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres des comités de l'OTAN
  • Interarmées

Spanish

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