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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Beekeeping
- Animal Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chronic bee paralysis
1, record 1, English, chronic%20bee%20paralysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chronic bee-paralysis 2, record 1, English, chronic%20bee%2Dparalysis
correct
- chronic paralysis 3, record 1, English, chronic%20paralysis%20
correct
- hairless black syndrome 3, record 1, English, hairless%20black%20syndrome
correct
- paralysis 3, record 1, English, paralysis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contagiously transmitted infection of adult bees caused by multiplication of chronic paralysis virus (CPV) primarily in the brain, nerve ganglia and in the hind-gut epithelium, ... common disease of adult bees that has striking, well-defined symptoms characterised by trembling, flightless individuals crawling on the ground beneath the colony entrance. 2, record 1, English, - chronic%20bee%20paralysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chronic bee paralysis is a rather unusual disease caused by a rather unusual virus. ... Paralysis is the only common viral disease of adult bees whose symptoms include both behavioural and physiological modifications: trembling and hair loss. The disease often affects the strong colonies of an apiary and thousands of dead individuals are then observed in front of the hives. 4, record 1, English, - chronic%20bee%20paralysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The chronic paralysis is an infectious and contagious disease of adult honey bees caused by the chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV). [It] has been given a variety of names such as “hairless black syndrome” ... and is the only common viral disease of adult bees that has well-described symptoms, which include abnormal trembling from wings and body. Some individuals become almost hairless and dark in appearance and suffer nibbling attacks from healthy bees of their colony. Affected bees become flightless, often crawling on the ground and on the stems of grass, sometimes in masses of thousands of individuals. 3, record 1, English, - chronic%20bee%20paralysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des abeilles
- Maladies des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paralysie chronique de l'abeille
1, record 1, French, paralysie%20chronique%20de%20l%27abeille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paralysie chronique 2, record 1, French, paralysie%20chronique
correct, feminine noun
- maladie noire 2, record 1, French, maladie%20noire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie infectieuse et contagieuse des abeilles adultes [...], due au virus de la paralysie chronique [...], les principaux symptômes [...] sont des tremblements du corps et des ailes (mouvement de chorée), des abeilles malades qui [...] sont rejetées par les gardiennes devant la ruche (comportement de houspillage). Des tapis d’abeilles mortes dont certaines ont les ailes écartées (ailes en croix) se constituent. 1, record 1, French, - paralysie%20chronique%20de%20l%27abeille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maladie noire. [...] Cette maladie atteint seulement l’abeille adulte et touche les tissus nerveux et du tube digestif. L’abeille perds ses poils, le corps est plus petit car ne s’alimente que peu ou pas. Les abeilles ont un aspect noir et se font sortir par les autres de la ruche. 3, record 1, French, - paralysie%20chronique%20de%20l%27abeille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paralysie chronique en opposition avec la paralysie aiguë. 1, record 1, French, - paralysie%20chronique%20de%20l%27abeille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de abejas
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parálisis crónica de la abeja
1, record 1, Spanish, par%C3%A1lisis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20de%20la%20abeja
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- parálisis crónica 2, record 1, Spanish, par%C3%A1lisis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20
correct, feminine noun
- enfermedad negra 3, record 1, Spanish, enfermedad%20negra
correct, feminine noun
- síndrome de la abeja negra 2, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20la%20abeja%20negra
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Enfermedad producida por un virus que ataca] abejas adultas [las cuales presentan] sintomatología nerviosa, arrastrándose, temblores, incapacidad de volar, encontrándose abejas oscuras(negras), alopécicas y de superficie brillante, con menor tamaño al promedio, las cuales [son] rechazadasen la piquera al tratar de ingresar. 3, record 1, Spanish, - par%C3%A1lisis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20de%20la%20abeja
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frost point
1, record 2, English, frost%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hoarfrost point 2, record 2, English, hoarfrost%20point
correct
- frost-point temperature 3, record 2, English, frost%2Dpoint%20temperature
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum temperature of formation of hoar frost by sublimation of atmospheric moisture on a cooled polished surface. 4, record 2, English, - frost%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Analogous to the dew point, it applies when the moisture in the atmosphere will not condense above 0° Celsius. 2, record 2, English, - frost%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "freezing point" or "ice point". 5, record 2, English, - frost%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hoar frost point
- hoar-frost point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de gelée blanche
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20gel%C3%A9e%20blanche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température maximale de formation de gelée blanche par sublimation de l'humidité atmosphérique sur une surface polie refroidie. 2, record 2, French, - point%20de%20gel%C3%A9e%20blanche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le «point de givre» ou le «point de glace». 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20gel%C3%A9e%20blanche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de sublimación
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20sublimaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de escarcha 2, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20escarcha
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el caso de una superficie brillante enfriada, temperatura máxima a la que se forma escarcha por sublimación del vapor de agua de la atmósfera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20sublimaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- subconjunctival haemorrhage
1, record 3, English, subconjunctival%20haemorrhage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- subconjunctival hemorrhage 2, record 3, English, subconjunctival%20hemorrhage
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hémorragie sous-conjonctivale
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20sous%2Dconjonctivale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épanchement sanguin dû à la rupture d'un petit vaisseau sanguin [prenant] l'aspect d'une parcelle rouge sur la conjonctive. 2, record 3, French, - h%C3%A9morragie%20sous%2Dconjonctivale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hemorragia subconjuntival
1, record 3, Spanish, hemorragia%20subconjuntival
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Derrame de los vasos sanguíneos de la conjuntiva que se muestra con un color rojo intenso. 2, record 3, Spanish, - hemorragia%20subconjuntival
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una hemorragia subconjuntival ocurre cuando se rompe un pequeño vaso sanguíneo y sangra cerca de la superficie de la esclerótica del ojo(conjuntiva bulbar) [...] Un parche de color rojo brillante aparece en la esclerótica del ojo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - hemorragia%20subconjuntival
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los vasos sanguíneos de la conjuntiva pueden dilatarse (hiperemia) o pueden sangrar (hemorragia subconjuntival). 4, record 3, Spanish, - hemorragia%20subconjuntival
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plate finish
1, record 4, English, plate%20finish
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A smooth, polished paper surface achieved by treating the sheets between polished zinc or copper plates and subjecting the stack to high pressure and a small amount of friction between the rollers of a plater. 2, record 4, English, - plate%20finish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plate finish: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - plate%20finish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fini laminé à la plaque
1, record 4, French, fini%20lamin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20plaque
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fini plaque 2, record 4, French, fini%20plaque
masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fini lisse du papier obtenu en plaçant des feuilles de papier entre des plaques polies de zinc ou de cuivre et en les faisant passer, à haute pression et avec une légère friction entre les cylindres d'un laminoir. 3, record 4, French, - fini%20lamin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20plaque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fini plaque : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - fini%20lamin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20plaque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pasta y papel
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie brillante
1, record 4, Spanish, superficie%20brillante
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- undersun
1, record 5, English, undersun
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halo phenomenon produced by reflection of sunlight on ice crystals in certain clouds. 2, record 5, English, - undersun
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It appears vertically below the Sun in the form of a brilliant white spot, similar to the image of the Sun on a calm water surface. It is necessary to look downward to see the phenomenon which is, therefore, only observed from an aircraft or from a high elevation. 2, record 5, English, - undersun
Record 5, Key term(s)
- under-sun
- under sun
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pseudohélie
1, record 5, French, pseudoh%C3%A9lie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- image du Soleil 1, record 5, French, image%20du%20Soleil
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de halo engendré par la réflexion de la lumière solaire sur les cristaux de glace de certains nuages. 2, record 5, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il apparaît à la verticale et au-dessous du Soleil sous forme d'une tache blanche et brillante semblable à l'image du Soleil sur une étendue d'eau calme. Pour le voir, on doit regarder vers le bas; ce phénomène ne peut, par conséquent, être observé que d'un aéronef ou d'un lieu élevé. 2, record 5, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pseudohelio
1, record 5, Spanish, pseudohelio
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno de la familia de los halos producido por la reflexión de la luz solar en los cristales de hielo de ciertas nubes. 1, record 5, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aparece en la vertical por debajo del Sol como una mancha brillante y blanca, semejante a la imagen del Sol en una superficie de agua en calma. Es necesario mirar hacia abajo para ver el pseudohelio; por lo tanto, este fenómeno sólo puede observarse desde aeronaves o lugares altos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- enamel paint
1, record 6, English, enamel%20paint
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- enamel 2, record 6, English, enamel
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pigmented alkyd varnish usually characterized by a glossy surface. 3, record 6, English, - enamel%20paint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- peinture-émail
1, record 6, French, peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture donnant des films particulièrement durs, résistants, lisses, tendus et de brillant spéculaire élevé. 2, record 6, French, - peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
Record 6, Key term(s)
- peinture vernissante
- peinture vernissée
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 6, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de pintura que seca con una superficie dura y brillante. El esmalte puede ser una laca o una variedad de barniz. 1, record 6, Spanish, - esmalte
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- platen finish
1, record 7, English, platen%20finish
standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - platen%20finish
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fini plateau
1, record 7, French, fini%20plateau
masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - fini%20plateau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie brillante
1, record 7, Spanish, superficie%20brillante
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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