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ISLOTE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heat island
1, record 1, English, heat%20island
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thermal island 2, record 1, English, thermal%20island
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dome of warm and polluted air which covers an urban area and in which the temperature is higher than in the surroundings. 3, record 1, English, - heat%20island
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It appears as an "island" in the pattern of isotherms on a surface map. 3, record 1, English, - heat%20island
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- îlot de chaleur
1, record 1, French, %C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- îlot thermique 2, record 1, French, %C3%AElot%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
- ilot de chaleur 3, record 1, French, ilot%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
- ilot thermique 3, record 1, French, ilot%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dôme d'air chaud et pollué qui couvre une zone urbaine et où la température est plus élevée qu'aux alentours. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il apparaît comme un «îlot» dans la configuration des isothermes sur une carte de surface. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isla de calor
1, record 1, Spanish, isla%20de%20calor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- islote térmico 2, record 1, Spanish, islote%20t%C3%A9rmico
masculine noun
- isla térmica 3, record 1, Spanish, isla%20t%C3%A9rmica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bóveda de aire caliente y contaminado que cubre una zona urbana y en donde la temperatura es más alta que en las cercanías. 2, record 1, Spanish, - isla%20de%20calor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aparece en forma de "isla" en la delineación de isotermas en un mapa de superficie. 2, record 1, Spanish, - isla%20de%20calor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pancreatic islets
1, record 2, English, pancreatic%20islets
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- islets of Langerhans 2, record 2, English, islets%20of%20Langerhans
correct, plural
- islands of Langerhans 3, record 2, English, islands%20of%20Langerhans
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pancreatic islets; islets of Langerhans; islands of Langerhans; insulae pancreaticae : designations rarely used in the singular. 4, record 2, English, - pancreatic%20islets
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pancreatic islets: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, English, - pancreatic%20islets
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A05.9.01.019: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 2, English, - pancreatic%20islets
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- îlots pancréatiques
1, record 2, French, %C3%AElots%20pancr%C3%A9atiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- îlots de Langerhans 1, record 2, French, %C3%AElots%20de%20Langerhans
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
îlots pancréatiques : Amas cellulaires responsables de la sécrétion endocrine du pancréas et impliqués dans la régulation de la glycémie. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%AElots%20pancr%C3%A9atiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
îlots pancréatiques; îlots de Langerhans; insulae pancreaticae : désignations inusitées au singulier. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%AElots%20pancr%C3%A9atiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
îlots pancréatiques : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%AElots%20pancr%C3%A9atiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A05.9.01.019 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%AElots%20pancr%C3%A9atiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Páncreas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- islotes pancreáticos
1, record 2, Spanish, islotes%20pancre%C3%A1ticos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- islotes de Langerhans 2, record 2, Spanish, islotes%20de%20Langerhans
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
islote de Langerhans : corpúsculo microscópico compuesto por células endocrinas agrupadas en cordones compactos y que, en gran número, están diseminados por el parénquima pancreático sin conexión con los conductos glandulares. 2, record 2, Spanish, - islotes%20pancre%C3%A1ticos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
islote de Langerhans : generalmente en plural. 2, record 2, Spanish, - islotes%20pancre%C3%A1ticos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
islotes pancreáticos: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 2, Spanish, - islotes%20pancre%C3%A1ticos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A05.9.01.019: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 2, Spanish, - islotes%20pancre%C3%A1ticos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multiple endocrine neoplasia
1, record 3, English, multiple%20endocrine%20neoplasia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MEN 1, record 3, English, MEN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multiple endocrine adenomatosis 2, record 3, English, multiple%20endocrine%20adenomatosis
correct
- MEA 3, record 3, English, MEA
correct
- MEA 3, record 3, English, MEA
- polyendocrine adenomatosis 4, record 3, English, polyendocrine%20adenomatosis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of rare diseases caused by genetic defects that lead to hyperplasia and hyperfunction of two or more components of the endocrine system. 4, record 3, English, - multiple%20endocrine%20neoplasia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Three separate types [of MEN] have been distinguished, named multiple endocrine neoplasia type I, type II, and type III. 4, record 3, English, - multiple%20endocrine%20neoplasia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- néoplasie endocrinienne multiple
1, record 3, French, n%C3%A9oplasie%20endocrinienne%20multiple
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NEM 2, record 3, French, NEM
correct, feminine noun
- N.E.M. 3, record 3, French, N%2EE%2EM%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- adénomatose endocrinienne multiple 4, record 3, French, ad%C3%A9nomatose%20endocrinienne%20multiple
correct, feminine noun
- adénomatose polyendocrinienne 5, record 3, French, ad%C3%A9nomatose%20polyendocrinienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Syndrome qui] correspond à 3 maladies familiales génétiquement différentes impliquant une hyperplasie adénomateuse et des tumeurs malignes de plusieurs glandes endocrines. 6, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9oplasie%20endocrinienne%20multiple
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Genética
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- neoplasia endocrina múltiple
1, record 3, Spanish, neoplasia%20endocrina%20m%C3%BAltiple
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cáncer del sistema endocrino. 1, record 3, Spanish, - neoplasia%20endocrina%20m%C3%BAltiple
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] que lo pueden desarrollar aquellas personas que presentan niveles elevados de calcitonina en sangre. Otras variantes de neoplasia endocrina múltiple son el carcinoma de células de islote del páncreas y el cáncer de las glándulas paratiroideas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - neoplasia%20endocrina%20m%C3%BAltiple
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Antigua and Barbuda
1, record 4, English, Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
correct, Antilles
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An island state comprising Antigua and two smaller islands. 2, record 4, English, - Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Saint John's. 3, record 4, English, - Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Antiguan and Barbudan. 3, record 4, English, - Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
AG; ATG: codes recognized by ISO. 4, record 4, English, - Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
"Antigua and Barbuda" is treated as a singular noun. 3, record 4, English, - Antigua%20and%20Barbuda
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Antigua-et-Barbuda
1, record 4, French, Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
correct, feminine noun, Antilles
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État des Antilles, au nord de la Guadeloupe. 2, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Saint John's. 3, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Antiguais-et-Barbudien, Antiguaise-et-Barbudienne. 3, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
AG; ATG : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
On n'utilise jamais l'article défini devant le nom «Antigua-et-Barbuda». 3, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 6 OBS
aller à Antigua-et-Barbuda, visiter Antigua-et-Barbuda 4, record 4, French, - Antigua%2Det%2DBarbuda
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Antigua y Barbuda
1, record 4, Spanish, Antigua%20y%20Barbuda
correct, Antilles
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de las Antillas, compuesto de las islas Antigua y Barbuda y el islote de Redonda. 2, record 4, Spanish, - Antigua%20y%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Saint John’s. 3, record 4, Spanish, - Antigua%20y%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: antiguano, antiguana. 3, record 4, Spanish, - Antigua%20y%20Barbuda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
AG; ATG: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 4, record 4, Spanish, - Antigua%20y%20Barbuda
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- island
1, record 5, English, island
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ridge characteristics: island, lake, bifurcation, ridge ending. 2, record 5, English, - island
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- îlot
1, record 5, French, %C3%AElot
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractéristiques des crêtes : îlot, lac, bifurcation, arrêt de ligne. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%AElot
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- islote
1, record 5, Spanish, islote
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- isla 2, record 5, Spanish, isla
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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