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ACH [4 records]

Record 1 2010-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Nervous System
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A neurotransmitter ; (2-acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium ion; the acetic ester of choline, at cholinergic synapses.

DEF

Chemical formula: CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Système nerveux
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

La transmission de la stimulation nerveuse se fait au niveau de la synapse grâce au neuromédiateur libéré dans l'espace inter synaptique : l'acétylcholine (Ach).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Derivado de la colina que actúa como neurotransmisor de los impulsos en el sistema nervioso autónomo.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3

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Record 2 2010-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • History (General)
OBS

Title reproduced from the document : "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Terminologie officielle de l'UNESCO.

OBS

Appellation extraite du document intitulé : «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Key term(s)
  • ACH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Historia (Generalidades)
Key term(s)
  • ACH
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Record 3 2008-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Arts and Culture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Arts et Culture

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Artes y Cultura
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Record 4 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

Action Against Hunger (known internationally as Action Contre la Faim, or ACF) is an international relief and development organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and families while seeking long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger. Recognized as a world leader in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, Action Against Hunger specializes in responding to emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disaster.

Key term(s)
  • International Action Against Hunger

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
OBS

Action Contre la Faim (ACF) est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale, créée en 1979 sous le nom d'Action Internationale Contre la Faim (AICF). Elle a pour mission de lutter contre la faim dans le monde. Son action s'étend des problèmes de nutrition et de sécurité alimentaire jusqu'aux domaines de la santé et de l'accès à l'eau potable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
OBS

Acción contra el Hambre (ACH) es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo.

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