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COLESTEROL [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lipid
1, record 1, English, lipid
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lipid is generally considered to be any molecule that is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. 2, record 1, English, - lipid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... major lipid classes include fatty acids, phospholipids, triglycerides, sterols and waxes. They all have different chemical structures that determine their biophysical properties and biological functions. Lipids are used as building blocks for the formation of cellular membranes; they play a role in energy storage and act as important signalling molecules. 3, record 1, English, - lipid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lipide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lipide
1, record 1, French, lipide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propriété commune à tous les lipides est leur insolubilité en milieu aqueux. Les lipides, très peu solubles ou totalement insolubles dans l'eau, deviennent solubles dans des solvants organiques tels le chloroforme, l'éther ou le benzène. 2, record 1, French, - lipide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils ont de très nombreuses fonctions : réserve énergétique (tissu adipeux, graines oléagineuses), protection thermique (pannicule adipeux), constituant des cellules (phospholipides membranaires), information (eicosanoïdes), locomotion (spermaceti du Cachalot), protection (cires végétales). 3, record 1, French, - lipide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biología molecular
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lípido
1, record 1, Spanish, l%C3%ADpido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los compuestos que, con variedades estructurales, tienen como característica común la presencia de ácidos grasos de cadena larga. 1, record 1, Spanish, - l%C3%ADpido
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Triacilgliceroles, fosfoglicéridos, esfingomielinas, gangliosidos, esteres de colesterol, etc., figuran entre los lípidos de mayor significación biológica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - l%C3%ADpido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urinary Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- minimal change nephrotic syndrome
1, record 2, English, minimal%20change%20nephrotic%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MCNS 1, record 2, English, MCNS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) is the most common cause of the nephrotic syndrome in children, accounting for 90% of cases under the age of 10 years and more than 50% in older children. 1, record 2, English, - minimal%20change%20nephrotic%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil urinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome néphrotique à lésions glomérulaires minimes
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20n%C3%A9phrotique%20%C3%A0%20l%C3%A9sions%20glom%C3%A9rulaires%20minimes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SNLGM 1, record 2, French, SNLGM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SNLGM représente la forme la plus fréquente de syndrome néphrotique idiopathique (SNI) qui inclut au moins deux autres entités histologiques caractérisées par des lésions de hyalinose segmentaire et focale (HSF) ou de prolifération mésangiale. 2, record 2, French, - syndrome%20n%C3%A9phrotique%20%C3%A0%20l%C3%A9sions%20glom%C3%A9rulaires%20minimes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías urinarias
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome nefrótico con cambio mínimo
1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20nefr%C3%B3tico%20con%20cambio%20m%C3%ADnimo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de síntomas que incluye proteína en la orina, bajos niveles de proteína en la sangre, niveles altos de colesterol y triglicéridos, además de hinchazón. 1, record 2, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20nefr%C3%B3tico%20con%20cambio%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Cattle Raising
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lean beef 1, record 3, English, lean%20beef
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Élevage des bovins
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bœuf maigre
1, record 3, French, b%26oelig%3Buf%20maigre
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Cría de ganado bovino
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carne vacuna magra
1, record 3, Spanish, carne%20vacuna%20magra
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- carne de res magra 2, record 3, Spanish, carne%20de%20res%20magra
correct, feminine noun
- carne de vacuno magra 3, record 3, Spanish, carne%20de%20vacuno%20magra
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carne de vaca fresca, de color rojo, sin vetas o estrías blancas de grasa se llama carne magra. Los cortes de carne vacuna magra contienen menos grasa saturada y colesterol que los otros con grasa. 1, record 3, Spanish, - carne%20vacuna%20magra
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- visible-light microscope
1, record 4, English, visible%2Dlight%20microscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- visible light microscope 2, record 4, English, visible%20light%20microscope
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The invention of the visible-light microscope late in the 16th century introduced a previously unknown realm of single-cell plants and animals. 3, record 4, English, - visible%2Dlight%20microscope
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The many stages in the development and life cycle of Plasmodium are difficult to visualize with a visible light microscope and require fixation, coating, and sectioning procedures for electron microscopy. 2, record 4, English, - visible%2Dlight%20microscope
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bright field visible light microscope. 4, record 4, English, - visible%2Dlight%20microscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments d'optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microscope à lumière visible
1, record 4, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20lumi%C3%A8re%20visible
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diminution de la longueur d'onde. Microphotographie. Le pouvoir séparateur peut être amélioré en réduisant la longueur d'onde de la lumière. Il n'est pas possible de réduire la longueur d'onde dans le cas d'un microscope à lumière visible. 1, record 4, French, - microscope%20%C3%A0%20lumi%C3%A8re%20visible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instrumentos ópticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- microscopio de luz visible
1, record 4, Spanish, microscopio%20de%20luz%20visible
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Los] cristales [de lípidos] están formados por múltiples capas de fosfolípidos, colesterol y agua. En el microscopio de luz visible se ven como pequeñas burbujas de color verdoso. 2, record 4, Spanish, - microscopio%20de%20luz%20visible
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cholesterol
1, record 5, English, cholesterol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fatty alcohol found in ... animal fats, tissues, and fluids ... 2, record 5, English, - cholesterol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most [cholesterol] is synthesized by the liver and other tissues, but some is absorbed from dietary sources, with each kind transported in plasma by specific lipoproteins. 3, record 5, English, - cholesterol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cholestérol
1, record 5, French, cholest%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance grasse (stérol) qui se trouve dans [...] des tissus et liquides de l'organisme [...], provenant des aliments et synthétisée par l'organisme [...] 2, record 5, French, - cholest%C3%A9rol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología molecular
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- colesterol
1, record 5, Spanish, colesterol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lípido o grasa que se encuentra en el plasma sanguíneo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - colesterol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es sintetizado a partir del acetato, participa en la estructura de ciertas lipoproteínas e interviene en el metabolismo de pared arterial y en la génesis de la arterioesclerosis. 3, record 5, Spanish, - colesterol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El colesterol es uno solo, que posee dos tipos diferentes de transporte : HDL(lipoproteína de alta densidad) o colesterol bueno [y] LDL(lipoproteína de baja densidad) o colesterol malo. 4, record 5, Spanish, - colesterol
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dietetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trans fat
1, record 6, English, trans%20fat
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- trans fatty acid 2, record 6, English, trans%20fatty%20acid
correct
- trans unsaturated fatty acid 3, record 6, English, trans%20unsaturated%20fatty%20acid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unsaturated fatty acid that contains one or more isolated or non-conjugated double bonds in a trans-configuration. 4, record 6, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four major categories of dietary fat for labeling purposes: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fat. The FDA [Food and Drug Administration] considers the terms "trans fat" and "trans fatty acids" as interchangeable. 5, record 6, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When listed on a Nutrition Facts panel, it must be termed "trans fat" and be declared directly below the amount of saturated fat. Listing unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, will be mandatory. Mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered "healthy" fats, are voluntary nutrients. They may or may not be declared on a Nutrition Facts panel. 5, record 6, English, - trans%20fat
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Diététique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gras trans
1, record 6, French, gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- acide gras trans 2, record 6, French, acide%20gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
- acide gras insaturé de forme trans 3, record 6, French, acide%20gras%20insatur%C3%A9%20de%20forme%20trans
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide gras insaturé qui contient une ou plusieurs liaisons doubles isolées ou non conjugées de configuration trans. 4, record 6, French, - gras%20trans
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gras trans apparaissent lorsqu'on utilise un processus appelé hydrogénation, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'on transforme des huiles liquides en huiles solides. Ce procédé a pour effet d'augmenter la durée de vie et la stabilité du produit, mais également de former les gras trans. 2, record 6, French, - gras%20trans
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Dietética
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- grasa trans
1, record 6, Spanish, grasa%20trans
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido graso trans 2, record 6, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20graso%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ácido graso insaturado que ha sido parcialmente hidrogenado y se utiliza en los alimentos para aumentar su vida útil y mantener su sabor. 1, record 6, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los ácidos grasos trans, como las grasas saturadas y el colesterol dietético elevan el colesterol LDL(colesterol "malo") que incrementa el riesgo de insuficiencia coronaria. Los expertos en salud recomiendan mantener la ingesta de estos nutrientes lo más baja que sea posible al tiempo de consumir una dieta nutricionalmente adecuada. 3, record 6, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ficha realizada en colaboración con los estudiantes del Certificado en Traducción español-inglés del Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canadá. 4, record 6, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low cholesterol diet
1, record 7, English, low%20cholesterol%20diet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- low-cholesterol diet 2, record 7, English, low%2Dcholesterol%20diet
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A diet that restricts foods containing animal fats and saturated fatty acids, as egg yolk, cream, butter, milk, muscle and organ meats, and shellfish, and concentrates on poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, cottage cheese, and polyunsaturated fats. 2, record 7, English, - low%20cholesterol%20diet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- régime pauvre en cholestérol
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- régime hypocholestérolémiant 2, record 7, French, r%C3%A9gime%20hypocholest%C3%A9rol%C3%A9miant
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cas d'excès de cholestérol, l'une des premières choses à faire est de suivre un régime pauvre en cholestérol et d'éviter les mauvaises graisses [...] La première consigne consiste en toute logique à éviter les aliments qui contiennent eux-mêmes du cholestérol. Ce sont exclusivement des aliments d'origine animale. Le monde végétal, lui, fournit des composés voisins appelés phytostérols, lesquels s'opposent à l'absorption du cholestérol au niveau de l'intestin. 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le régime hypocholestérolémiant n'est pas «sans graisse», bien au contraire : les graisses doivent représenter 30 % de la ration calorique. 4, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «régime» et «diète» sont souvent en concurrence, toutefois le terme «régime» tend à supplanter le terme «diète» dans l'usage. 5, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- dieta baja en colesterol
1, record 7, Spanish, dieta%20baja%20en%20colesterol
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- dieta pobre en colesterol 2, record 7, Spanish, dieta%20pobre%20en%20colesterol
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una dieta pobre en colesterol se caracteriza por : Evitar la grasa saturada de origen animal o vegetal, presente en manteca, mantequilla, embutidos, leche entera o sus derivados(nata, quesos curados y fundidos), embutidos, repostería industrial, mayonesas, alimentos precocinados, coco y chocolate. 2, record 7, Spanish, - dieta%20baja%20en%20colesterol
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- margarine
1, record 8, English, margarine
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance made by emulsifying vegetable oils or animal fats with water, milk, etc., and used as a spread (on bread, etc.) and as a cooking fat, originally as a substitute for butter. 2, record 8, English, - margarine
Record 8, Key term(s)
- margarin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- margarine
1, record 8, French, margarine
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit utilisé le plus souvent pour remplacer le beurre, constitué par une émulsion stabilisée d'huiles, de graisses animales ou surtout végétales et d'eau, à laquelle on ajoute diverses substances telles des vitamines et des matières colorantes. 2, record 8, French, - margarine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- margarina
1, record 8, Spanish, margarina
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia grasa, comestible, de consistencia blanda, mezcla de las grasas oleina, palmitina y estearina (en menor proporción que en la mantequilla) que se conserva mejor, por retardo en su enraciamiento. 1, record 8, Spanish, - margarina
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por ser de origen vegetal, a diferencia de la mantequilla, no contiene colesterol. Es una mezcla estabilizada y homogeneizada de : Aceite de soya parcialmente hidrogenado, monoglicéridos y diglicéridos vegetales, lecitina de soya, suero de mantequilla dulce, sorbato potásico, ácido cítrico, cultivo de bacilos lácticos, sal, colorante, conservadores y agua. 1, record 8, Spanish, - margarina
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-09-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Blood
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dyslipidemia
1, record 9, English, dyslipidemia
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- dyslipidaemia 2, record 9, English, dyslipidaemia
correct
- dyslipemia 3, record 9, English, dyslipemia
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The abnormality in, or abnormal amounts of, lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. 4, record 9, English, - dyslipidemia
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dyslipidemias are disorders of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, including overproduction or deficiency. Abnormal serum lipid profiles may include high total cholesterol, high triglycerides, low high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and normal to elevated low density lipoprotein cholesterol. 5, record 9, English, - dyslipidemia
Record 9, Key term(s)
- dyslipaemia
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Sang
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dyslipidémie
1, record 9, French, dyslipid%C3%A9mie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- dyslipémie 2, record 9, French, dyslip%C3%A9mie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anomalie du taux de lipides ([notamment] cholestérol et triglycérides) dans le sang. 3, record 9, French, - dyslipid%C3%A9mie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compte tenu de la tendance naturelle à la progression de la maladie coronarienne, une prise en charge globale du patient est indispensable pour lutter efficacement contre les différents facteurs de risque tels que le tabagisme, la sédentarité, l'obésité, l'hypertension artérielle, l'intolérance glucidique et la dyslipémie [...] 4, record 9, French, - dyslipid%C3%A9mie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Sangre
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- dislipidemia
1, record 9, Spanish, dislipidemia
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Presencia de anormalidades en la concentración de grasas en sangre :colesterol HDL(lipoproteína de alta densidad, colesterol LDL(lipoproteína de baja densidad) y triglicéridos. 2, record 9, Spanish, - dislipidemia
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- steroid
1, record 10, English, steroid
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of natural or synthetic organic chemical compounds characterized by a molecular structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings. 2, record 10, English, - steroid
Record 10, Key term(s)
- steroids
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde
1, record 10, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les stéroïdes constituent un groupe de lipides dérivant de triterpénoïdes (lipides à 30 atomes de carbones), majoritairement le squalène. Ils se caractérisent par un noyau cyclopentanophénanthrénique hydrophobe partiellement ou totalement hydrogéné. Habituellement, les carbones C10, C13 sont liés à un groupe méthyle -CH3 et le carbone C17 à un groupe alkyle. Par extension, les stéroïdes incluent également les lipides dont le noyau cyclopentanophénanthrénique a été modifié par scission d'une liaison et l'ajout ou la délétion d'un carbone. 2, record 10, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En médecine le terme de «stéroïde» fait référence aux hormones stéroïdiennes. Dans un contexte sportif, «stéroïde» est habituellement employé pour désigner les stéroïdes anabolisants. 2, record 10, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
Record 10, Key term(s)
- stéroïdes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- esteroide
1, record 10, Spanish, esteroide
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compuesto perteneciente a un grupo de compuestos policíclicos relacionados con los terpenos. 2, record 10, Spanish, - esteroide
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incluyen el colesterol, numerosas hormonas, precursores de ciertas vitaminas, ácidos biliares, alcoholes y ciertas drogas y venenos naturales. 2, record 10, Spanish, - esteroide
Record 10, Key term(s)
- esteroides
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
- Food Industries
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dietetic food
1, record 11, English, dietetic%20food
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- food for special dietary use 2, record 11, English, food%20for%20special%20dietary%20use
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Dietetic" on a food label means that something has been changed or replaced. There may be less salt, less fat, or less sugar, but dietetic food is not necessarily sugar-free or calorie-free. 3, record 11, English, - dietetic%20food
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aliment diététique
1, record 11, French, aliment%20di%C3%A9t%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- aliment de régime 2, record 11, French, aliment%20de%20r%C3%A9gime
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algues possèdent une forte teneur en carotène et en minéraux. Elles absorbent le cholestérol, l'excédent de sel et les substances minérales nocives qui s'accumulent dans le corps, éliminant ainsi ou réduisant le niveau de ces substances nocives dans le corps. Les algues ont également une faible teneur en calories et en alcali, d'où leur intérêt comme aliment diététique. 3, record 11, French, - aliment%20di%C3%A9t%C3%A9tique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
- Industria alimentaria
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimento dietético
1, record 11, Spanish, alimento%20diet%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto formulado y preparado para usarse en regímenes específicos(bajos en calorías, grasas, sodio, colesterol, etc.) y que es modificado en su contenido de sustancias nutricias, así como en su composición general. 1, record 11, Spanish, - alimento%20diet%C3%A9tico
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Los alimentos dietéticos] están adecuados para normalizar organismos enfermos que sufren alguna deficiencia. 1, record 11, Spanish, - alimento%20diet%C3%A9tico
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- animal cell 1, record 12, English, animal%20cell
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cellule animale
1, record 12, French, cellule%20animale
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- célula animal
1, record 12, Spanish, c%C3%A9lula%20animal
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Célula limitada simplemente por la membrana plasmática, propia de los protozoos y de los tejidos animales, que se caracteriza por la presencia de lisosomas, citocentro y abundantes mitocondrias. Contiene colesterol y carece de plastos. 2, record 12, Spanish, - c%C3%A9lula%20animal
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