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DUPLEX [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- supercoiled DNA
1, record 1, English, supercoiled%20DNA
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- supercoil 2, record 1, English, supercoil
correct
- superhelix 3, record 1, English, superhelix
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A region of DNA in which the double helix is further twisted on itself. 4, record 1, English, - supercoiled%20DNA
Record 1, Key term(s)
- super coil
- super helix
- super coiled DNA
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- superhélice
1, record 1, French, superh%C3%A9lice
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ADN superenroulé 2, record 1, French, ADN%20superenroul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- ADN surenroulé 2, record 1, French, ADN%20surenroul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- super-hélice 3, record 1, French, super%2Dh%C3%A9lice
correct, feminine noun
- ADN surtorsadé 4, record 1, French, ADN%20surtorsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ADN superhélicoïdal 5, record 1, French, ADN%20superh%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuration que prend localement un ADN linéaire lorsque la double hélice se replie sur elle-même. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 6, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superhélice; ADN superenroulé; ADN surenroulé : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 7, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADN superenroulé; ADN surenroulé; ADN superhélicoïdal : termes publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 7, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología molecular
- Genética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- superenrollamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, superenrollamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conformación de una molécula de ADN bicatenario sometida a tensiones de torsión como resultado de interacciones con proteínas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - superenrollamiento
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tensión se traduce en un giro del dúplex. Un superenrollamiento a la izquierda favorece el desenrollamiento de la doble hélice, mientras que si es a la derecha, favorece un enrollamiento todavía más fuerte. 1, record 1, Spanish, - superenrollamiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- primer
1, record 2, English, primer
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short sequence of single-stranded DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] or RNA [ribonucleic acid] that is paired with one complementary strand of DNA and provides a free 3'-OH end at which a DNA polymerase starts synthesis of a deoxyribonucleotide chain. 2, record 2, English, - primer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method of copying a DNA or RNA strand thousands of times, in a matter of minutes, by using the natural ability of an enzyme called polymerase to copy DNA. ... Scientists must know ... what DNA sequences flank or frame either ends of the desired portion. Complementary copies of the DNA sequences that flank the ends are created by using special enzymes; they are called primers. They identify the start and end of the copying process. ... Since primers are complementary to the beginning and ending regions of the desired portion of the DNA sequence, they will bond to those areas and act as a building block for the copying process to begin and end. 3, record 2, English, - primer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amorce
1, record 2, French, amorce
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligonucléotide qui, hybridé avec une matrice d'acide nucléique, permet à une polymérase d'initier la synthèse du brin complémentaire. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 2, French, - amorce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un cycle d'amplification comprend trois étapes : une phase de dénaturation thermique [...] de l'ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique] qui sépare les deux chaînes complémentaires; une phase d'appariement de ces chaînes avec de courts segments d'ADN (oligonucléotides synthétiques appelés amorces) présents en grande quantité et dont la séquence nucléotidique est complémentaire des extrémités de la cible; enfin une phase d'élongation par l'ADN polymérase qui ajoute, à l'extrémité de l'amorce appariée à la cible, les unités de monomères complémentaires à ceux de la séquence cible. 3, record 2, French, - amorce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les amorces ont deux fonctions, le repérage de l'ADN recherché, puis l'amorçage de la réplication de cet ADN par un ADN polymérase. 4, record 2, French, - amorce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amorce : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR et publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 5, record 2, French, - amorce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cebador
1, record 2, Spanish, cebador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligonucleótido de tamaño pequeño que, al hibridar con un molde de ADN de un hebra, le proporciona una estructura bicatenaria a partir de la cual, la ADN polimerasa sintetizará una nueva hebra de ADN para producir una molécula dúplex. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cebador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- duplex connection
1, record 3, English, duplex%20connection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- duplex link 2, record 3, English, duplex%20link
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- liaison en duplex
1, record 3, French, liaison%20en%20duplex
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- liaison duplex 1, record 3, French, liaison%20duplex
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- enlace dúplex
1, record 3, Spanish, enlace%20d%C3%BAplex
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Está operando el enlace dúplex entre el centro de comunicaciones y el centro de procesamiento de datos en donde funciona la minicomputadora del proyecto. 1, record 3, Spanish, - enlace%20d%C3%BAplex
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- load sharing
1, record 4, English, load%20sharing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of two or more computers in order to handle excess volumes during peak periods. One computer handles less than peak load with the others acting as back-up equipment. 2, record 4, English, - load%20sharing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- répartition de chargement
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9partition%20de%20chargement
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- partage de la charge de traitement 1, record 4, French, partage%20de%20la%20charge%20de%20traitement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir les termes «chargement», «traitement partagé». 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9partition%20de%20chargement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribución de cargas
1, record 4, Spanish, distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20cargas
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distribución que se hace de las cargas de trabajo al repartirse entre dos computadoras(ordenadores) que forman un par dúplex, funcionando en tiempo real. 2, record 4, Spanish, - distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20cargas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando uno de dichos equipos se hace cargo del trabajo total, el otro queda en reserva. 2, record 4, Spanish, - distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20cargas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- duplex operation
1, record 5, English, duplex%20operation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] method of operation whereby transmission is possible simultaneously in both directions. 2, record 5, English, - duplex%20operation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Duplex operation requires two frequencies in radiocommunication. 3, record 5, English, - duplex%20operation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- exploitation duplex
1, record 5, French, exploitation%20duplex
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- exploitation en duplex 1, record 5, French, exploitation%20en%20duplex
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'exploitation suivant lequel la transmission est possible simultanément, dans les deux sens de la voie de télécommunication. 1, record 5, French, - exploitation%20duplex
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- explotación en dúplex
1, record 5, Spanish, explotaci%C3%B3n%20en%20d%C3%BAplex
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- operación dúplex 2, record 5, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20d%C3%BAplex
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
- operación en dúplex 3, record 5, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20en%20d%C3%BAplex
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método de funcionamiento en el que la transmisión es posible en dos direcciones simultáneamente. 2, record 5, Spanish, - explotaci%C3%B3n%20en%20d%C3%BAplex
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El funcionamiento del dúplex requiere dos frecuencias en radiocomunicación. 2, record 5, Spanish, - explotaci%C3%B3n%20en%20d%C3%BAplex
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telegraphic Networks and Operations
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- two-way simplex system
1, record 6, English, two%2Dway%20simplex%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- two-way simplex 2, record 6, English, two%2Dway%20simplex
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system consisting of two channels between two stations, one channel for transmission in one direction and the other channel for transmission in the other direction, grouped to serve a single connection. 3, record 6, English, - two%2Dway%20simplex%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such grouping allows for duplex operation. 3, record 6, English, - two%2Dway%20simplex%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In telegraphy. 4, record 6, English, - two%2Dway%20simplex%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux et exploitation télégraphiques
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- simplex bilatéral
1, record 6, French, simplex%20bilat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système d'exploitation par voies conjuguées 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation%20par%20voies%20conjugu%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système utilisant deux voies entre deux postes, groupées pour desservir une même communication, l'une pour la transmission dans une direction, l'autre pour la transmission dans l'autre sens. 1, record 6, French, - simplex%20bilat%C3%A9ral
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un tel groupement permet l'exploitation en duplex. 1, record 6, French, - simplex%20bilat%C3%A9ral
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes y explotación telegráficas
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema simplex de dos canales
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20simplex%20de%20dos%20canales
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que consta de dos canales entre dos estaciones: un canal para la transmisión en una dirección y el otro canal para la transmisión en la otra dirección, agrupados para prestar una sola conexión. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20simplex%20de%20dos%20canales
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tal agrupación permite la explotación en dúplex. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20simplex%20de%20dos%20canales
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En telegrafía. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20simplex%20de%20dos%20canales
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-05-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- broadband network
1, record 7, English, broadband%20network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- broadband communications network 2, record 7, English, broadband%20communications%20network
correct
- BB network 3, record 7, English, BB%20network
- wideband network 4, record 7, English, wideband%20network
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Network which uses cables split into a receive and a transmit frequency band (full-duplex). 4, record 7, English, - broadband%20network
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By frequency multiplexing many users onto a single cable, several channels are created devoted to carrying analogue signals such as telephone traffic as well as television signals, real-time colour video and computer generated information. 4, record 7, English, - broadband%20network
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An analog communications network characterized by high bandwidth. 2, record 7, English, - broadband%20network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseau à très large bande
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20large%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- réseau à haut débit 2, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20%C3%A0%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit
correct, masculine noun
- réseau à large bande 3, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20%C3%A0%20large%20bande
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Internet y telemática
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de banda ancha
1, record 7, Spanish, red%20de%20banda%20ancha
correct, feminine noun, Argentina, Mexico
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- red de banda amplia 2, record 7, Spanish, red%20de%20banda%20amplia
correct, feminine noun, Spain, Mexico
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Red que usa cables divididos en una banda de frecuencia de recepción y otra de transmisión(dúplex completo). 3, record 7, Spanish, - red%20de%20banda%20ancha
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mediante el multiplexado de frecuencias de muchos usuarios en un solo cable se crean varios canales para llevar señales analógicas como el tráfico telefónico, así como señales de televisión, vídeo en color en tiempo real e información generada por ordenador. 3, record 7, Spanish, - red%20de%20banda%20ancha
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- duplex
1, record 8, English, duplex
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method in which telecommunication between two stations can take place in both directions simultaneously. 1, record 8, English, - duplex
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
duplex: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - duplex
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- duplex
1, record 8, French, duplex
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode suivant laquelle les communications entre deux stations peuvent avoir lieu dans les deux sens à la fois. 1, record 8, French, - duplex
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
duplex : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - duplex
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- dúplex
1, record 8, Spanish, d%C3%BAplex
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método por el cual la telecomunicación entre dos estaciones puede efectuarse simultáneamente en ambos sentidos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - d%C3%BAplex
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dúplex : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - d%C3%BAplex
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