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IGA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selective IgA deficiency 1, record 1, English, selective%20IgA%20deficiency
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- IgA deficiency 2, record 1, English, IgA%20deficiency
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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 .... 1, record 1, English, - selective%20IgA%20deficiency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déficit en IgA
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20en%20IgA
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20en%20IgA
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- deficiencia de IgA
1, record 1, Spanish, deficiencia%20de%20IgA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin A
1, record 2, English, immunoglobulin%20A
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IgA 1, record 2, English, IgA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - immunoglobulin%20A
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline A
1, record 2, French, immunoglobuline%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IgA 1, record 2, French, IgA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, French, - immunoglobuline%20A
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina A
1, record 2, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IgA 1, record 2, Spanish, IgA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20A
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- international general aviation
1, record 3, English, international%20general%20aviation
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IGA 1, record 3, English, IGA
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international general aviation; IGA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - international%20general%20aviation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aviation générale internationale
1, record 3, French, aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20internationale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IGA 1, record 3, French, IGA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aviation générale internationale; IGA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20internationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aviación general internacional
1, record 3, Spanish, aviaci%C3%B3n%20general%20internacional
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IGA 1, record 3, Spanish, IGA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aviación general internacional; IGA: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - aviaci%C3%B3n%20general%20internacional
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