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ACH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Nervous System
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acetylcholine
1, record 1, English, acetylcholine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACh 2, record 1, English, ACh
correct
- ACH 3, record 1, English, ACH
correct
- ach 3, record 1, English, ach
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A neurotransmitter ; (2-acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium ion; the acetic ester of choline, at cholinergic synapses. 3, record 1, English, - acetylcholine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Chemical formula: CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3 3, record 1, English, - acetylcholine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Système nerveux
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acétylcholine
1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tylcholine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Ach 2, record 1, French, Ach
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tylcholine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3 3, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tylcholine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Sistema nervioso
- Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilcolina
1, record 1, Spanish, acetilcolina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACh 2, record 1, Spanish, ACh
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Derivado de la colina que actúa como neurotransmisor de los impulsos en el sistema nervioso autónomo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - acetilcolina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3CO—OCH2CH2N(CH3)3 4, record 1, Spanish, - acetilcolina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- History (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of Caribbean Historians
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20Caribbean%20Historians
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACH 2, record 2, English, ACH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20Caribbean%20Historians
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des historiens des Caraïbes
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20historiens%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie officielle de l'UNESCO. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20historiens%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20historiens%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ACH
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Historia (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación de Historiadores Caribeños
1, record 2, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Historiadores%20Caribe%C3%B1os
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ACH
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Arts and Culture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Hispanists
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Hispanists
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAH 1, record 3, English, CAH
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Arts et Culture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des hispanistes
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20hispanistes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACH 1, record 3, French, ACH
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Artes y Cultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Canadiense de Hispanistas
1, record 3, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Hispanistas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACH 1, record 3, Spanish, ACH
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Action Against Hunger
1, record 4, English, Action%20Against%20Hunger
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Action Internationale Contre la Faim 2, record 4, English, Action%20Internationale%20Contre%20la%20Faim
former designation, correct
- AICF 3, record 4, English, AICF
former designation, correct
- AICF 3, record 4, English, AICF
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, English, - Action%20Against%20Hunger
Record 4, Key term(s)
- International Action Against Hunger
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Action Contre la Faim
1, record 4, French, Action%20Contre%20la%20Faim
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACF 1, record 4, French, ACF
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Action Internationale Contre la Faim 1, record 4, French, Action%20Internationale%20Contre%20la%20Faim
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AICF 1, record 4, French, AICF
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AICF 1, record 4, French, AICF
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, French, - Action%20Contre%20la%20Faim
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Acción contra el Hambre
1, record 4, Spanish, Acci%C3%B3n%20contra%20el%20Hambre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACH 1, record 4, Spanish, ACH
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Acci%C3%B3n%20contra%20el%20Hambre
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