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IGA [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2006-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
CONT

Selective IgA deficiency is the most common immuno-deficiency disorder, with a prevalence in the normal population of about 1 : 600. The IgA level is less than 5 mg %, while the level of other immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM) is normal. Most persons with selective IgA deficiency are asymptomatic. However, a variety of disorders are associated with this particular immunodeficiency: respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases; allergy ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

Le déficit en IgA est fréquent, touchant environ un individu sur 700 dans la population générale. Très souvent asymptomatique et de découverte fortuite, le déficit en IgA peut cependant être responsable d'infections ORL, bronchiques ou digestives. [...] Des manifestations allergiques sont parfois observées [...] On note également une fréquence anormale de manifestations auto-immunes [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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Record 2 2004-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

The class of immunoglobulin which is secreted in saliva, mucus, and other external secretions and reacts with viruses, bacteria, and other antigens to protect epithelial cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Famille d'immunoglobuline qui est largement prédominante dans les sécrétions où elle joue un rôle primordial dans les défenses de l'organisme contre les agressions externes. On la retrouve principalement dans la salive, les larmes, le tractus gastro-intestinal, les sécrétions nasales, bronchiques, et la glande mammaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
DEF

Inmunoglobulina responsable de proteger la superficie de las mucosas. Se localiza en los fluidos del cuerpo como lágrimas y saliva, y en los sistemas respiratorio, gástrico, urinario y reproductivo.

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Record 3 2004-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
DEF

A protein fraction of the blood serum which contains the antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses. It can be prepared in a concentrated form and can be used to give protection against infection.

OBS

Gamma globulin came to be used as a synonym of "immunoglobulin" or "immune globulin". This usage is imprecise.

Key term(s)
  • immune globulin
  • immune gamma globulin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Immunologie
DEF

Protéine du plasma sanguin appartenant à la famille des immunoglobulines (anticorps) et utilisée en thérapeutique pour renforcer une immunité déficiente.

Key term(s)
  • globuline gamma
  • globuline-gamma

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Inmunología
OBS

Anticuerpo predominante en la sangre.

OBS

La inmunoglobulina [Ig] es una proteína producida por las células plasmáticas para atacar a un antígeno. Hay cinco clases de inmunoglobulinas :IgA, IgD, IgM, IgE, IgG.

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Record 4 2002-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flights (Air Transport)
DEF

All international civil air transport flight, including all international general aviation flight (IGA). [Definition officially approved by ICAO.]

OBS

international civil flight: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
DEF

Tous les vols de transport aérien civil international et tous les vols de l'aviation générale internationale (AGI). [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.]

OBS

vol civil international : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
DEF

Todos los vuelos de transporte aéreo civil internacional y todos los vuelos de la aviación general internacional(IGA). [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI. ]

OBS

vuelo civil internacional: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 5 2001-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

international general aviation; IGA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

aviation générale internationale; IGA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte aéreo
OBS

aviación general internacional; IGA : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI).

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