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DISCRETO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
- Water Pollution
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bacterium
1, record 1, English, bacterium
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] unicellular prokaryotic [micro-organism] that commonly [multiplies] by cell division (fission) and whose cell is typically contained within a cell wall. 2, record 1, English, - bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They may be aerobic or anaerobic, motile or non-motile, and may be free-living, saprophytic, parasitic, or even pathogenic, the last causing disease in [humans,] plants or animals. 2, record 1, English, - bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of diseases caused by bacteria include anthrax, botulism, plague, tularemia, brucellosis, cholera, glanders and psittacosis, which can also potentially be used as biological weapons by terrorists. 3, record 1, English, - bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Plural: bacteria. 3, record 1, English, - bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
bacterium: term in the plural standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - bacterium
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bacteria
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
- Pollution de l'eau
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bactérie
1, record 1, French, bact%C3%A9rie
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Micro-organisme unicellulaire appartenant au règne des Protistes procaryotes, caractérisé par l'absence de membrane nucléaire et qui se multiplie généralement par division binaire (scission). 2, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines bactéries ont un effet bénéfique sur l'organisme, comme celles qui vivent dans l'intestin et contribuent à la digestion [...] D'autres sont pathogènes, à l'origine de nombreuses affections. 3, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les bactéries sont [présentes] dans tous les milieux sous des formes très variées. [...] Elles jouent des rôles importants notamment dans le recyclage de la matière organique, dans l'équilibre des plantes et des animaux et dans certaines productions alimentaires et industrielles. 4, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le charbon, le botulisme, la peste, la tularémie, la brucellose, le choléra, la morve et la psittacose sont des maladies causées par des bactéries et sont susceptibles d'être utilisées comme armes biologiques par des terroristes. 2, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bactérie : terme au pluriel normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Contaminación del agua
- Armas QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bacteria
1, record 1, Spanish, bacteria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organismo monocelular microscópico, metabólicamente activo, con núcleo disperso(no discreto) generalmente autónomo, y que suele multiplicarse por fisión binaria. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bacteria
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algunas bacterias son habitantes normales de la flora de la cavidad oral, intestinal, rectal, vaginal y uretral [del ser humano], pero otras pueden ser patógenas y capaces de causarle enfermedades. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bacteria
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- discrete code
1, record 2, English, discrete%20code
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- discrete SSR code 2, record 2, English, discrete%20SSR%20code
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A four-digit SSR [secondary surveillance radar] code with the last two digits not being "00." 3, record 2, English, - discrete%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A specific mode 3/A code assigned to one aircraft only. 2, record 2, English, - discrete%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
discrete code: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - discrete%20code
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- code discret
1, record 2, French, code%20discret
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- code SSR discret 2, record 2, French, code%20SSR%20discret
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code SSR [radar secondaire de surveillance] à 4 chiffres, dont les deux derniers ne sont pas «00». 3, record 2, French, - code%20discret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Code spécifique en mode 3/A affecté à un seul aéronef. 2, record 2, French, - code%20discret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
code discret : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - code%20discret
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- código discreto
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20discreto
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Código SSR [radar secundario de vigilancia] de cuatro cifras de las cuales las dos últimas no son "00". [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20discreto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
código discreto : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20discreto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- digit
1, record 3, English, digit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In digital transmission, a digit may be represented by a signal element being characterized by the dynamic nature, discrete condition and discrete timing of the element (e.g. it may be represented as a pulse of specified amplitude and duration). 2, record 3, English, - digit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chiffre
1, record 3, French, chiffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élément numérique 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dígito
1, record 3, Spanish, d%C3%ADgito
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cifra 1, record 3, Spanish, cifra
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento tomado de un conjunto finito. 1, record 3, Spanish, - d%C3%ADgito
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En transmisión numérica, un dígito puede estar representado por un elemento de señal, caracterizado por su naturaleza dinámica, su estado discreto y su posición discreta en el tiempo; por ejemplo, por un impulso de amplitud y duración especificadas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - d%C3%ADgito
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Telegraphy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- on-off keying modulation 1, record 4, English, on%2Doff%20keying%20modulation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OOK 2, record 4, English, OOK
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- on-off keying 3, record 4, English, on%2Doff%20keying
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Keying in which the amplitude changes between zero and a discrete value. 2, record 4, English, - on%2Doff%20keying%20modulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télégraphie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modulation par tout ou rien
1, record 4, French, modulation%20par%20tout%20ou%20rien
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- manipulation par tout ou rien 1, record 4, French, manipulation%20par%20tout%20ou%20rien
correct, feminine noun
- modulation tout-ou-rien 2, record 4, French, modulation%20tout%2Dou%2Drien
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modulation télégraphique d'amplitude dont la grandeur modulée prend alternativement deux valeurs, l'une étant nulle. 1, record 4, French, - modulation%20par%20tout%20ou%20rien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Telegrafía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- manipulación todo o nada
1, record 4, Spanish, manipulaci%C3%B3n%20todo%20o%20nada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- manipulación por todo o nada 1, record 4, Spanish, manipulaci%C3%B3n%20por%20todo%20o%20nada
correct, feminine noun
- manipulación por interrupción 1, record 4, Spanish, manipulaci%C3%B3n%20por%20interrupci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manipulación en qla que la amplitud varía entre cero y un valor discreto. 1, record 4, Spanish, - manipulaci%C3%B3n%20todo%20o%20nada
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