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FECONDATION ARTIFICIELLE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Animal Science
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- embryo transfer
1, record 1, English, embryo%20transfer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ET 2, record 1, English, ET
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- embryo transplantation 3, record 1, English, embryo%20transplantation
correct
- inovulation 4, record 1, English, inovulation
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embryo transfer (ET) is the process of removing one or more embryos (fertilized eggs) from the reproductive tract of a donor female and transferring them to one or more recipient female. 2, record 1, English, - embryo%20transfer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Zootechnie
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transfert d'embryons
1, record 1, French, transfert%20d%27embryons
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- transfert embryonnaire 2, record 1, French, transfert%20embryonnaire
correct, masculine noun
- transplantation d'embryons 3, record 1, French, transplantation%20d%27embryons
correct, feminine noun
- transplantation embryonnaire 4, record 1, French, transplantation%20embryonnaire
correct, feminine noun
- inovulation 5, record 1, French, inovulation
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La transplantation embryonnaire [...] C'est une méthode de reproduction artificielle qui consiste à prélever après fécondation et avant nidation, dans l'appareil génital d’une femelle dite donneuse, le ou les embryons pour les transférer dans l'appareil génital de plusieurs femelles(de la même espèce) dites receveuses dans lequel le ou les embryons vont se développer jusqu'à la naissance. 6, record 1, French, - transfert%20d%27embryons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Zootecnia
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- transferencia de embrión
1, record 1, Spanish, transferencia%20de%20embri%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- transferencia embrionaria 2, record 1, Spanish, transferencia%20embrionaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- transferencia de embriones
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dry fertilization method
1, record 2, English, dry%20fertilization%20method
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dry fertilization 2, record 2, English, dry%20fertilization
correct
- dry method 1, record 2, English, dry%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of artificial fertilization in which the stripped eggs of female fish are collected in a ... bowl and covered by the stripped milt of males, and then mixed well and covered with water. 2, record 2, English, - dry%20fertilization%20method
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dry fertilisation method
- dry method of fertilization
- dry method of fertilisation
- dry fertilisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de fécondation sèche
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20f%C3%A9condation%20s%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fécondation par méthode sèche 2, record 2, French, f%C3%A9condation%20par%20m%C3%A9thode%20s%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- fécondation par voie sèche 2, record 2, French, f%C3%A9condation%20par%20voie%20s%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- méthode sèche 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20s%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de fécondation artificielle qui consiste à récolter les [œufs] des femelles dans un récipient [...], à la recouvrir de laitance, à mélanger le tout et à y ajouter de l'eau. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20f%C3%A9condation%20s%C3%A8che
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wet fertilization method
1, record 3, English, wet%20fertilization%20method
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wet fertilization 2, record 3, English, wet%20fertilization
correct
- wet method 2, record 3, English, wet%20method
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of artificial fertilization in which eggs from the female fish are stripped into a container half filled with water before the [male] milt is added. 2, record 3, English, - wet%20fertilization%20method
Record 3, Key term(s)
- wet fertilisation method
- wet method of fertilisation
- wet fertilisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fécondation par méthode humide
1, record 3, French, f%C3%A9condation%20par%20m%C3%A9thode%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fécondation par voie humide 1, record 3, French, f%C3%A9condation%20par%20voie%20humide
correct, feminine noun
- méthode humide 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de fécondation artificielle qui consiste à récolter les œufs [des femelles] dans un bassin à moitié rempli d’eau avant d’ajouter la laitance [des mâles]. 1, record 3, French, - f%C3%A9condation%20par%20m%C3%A9thode%20humide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Animal Reproduction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- artificial propagation
1, record 4, English, artificial%20propagation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- controlled propagation 2, record 4, English, controlled%20propagation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Artificial propagation … involves human intervention in the process of natural propagation and has the advantages of (a) better rates of fertilization and hatching, (b) protection against enemies and unfavourable environmental conditions, and (c) better conditions for growth and survival. 1, record 4, English, - artificial%20propagation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The multiplication of individuals by means of controlled reproduction. 3, record 4, English, - artificial%20propagation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- propagation artificielle
1, record 4, French, propagation%20artificielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- propagation contrôlée 2, record 4, French, propagation%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propagation artificielle, qui fait […] intervenir l'homme dans le processus de reproduction, a pour avantages : i) d’obtenir de meilleurs taux de fécondation et d’éclosion; ii) de protéger la ponte contre les ennemis des poissons et les conditions défavorables de l'environnement; iii) de créer des conditions meilleures de survie et de croissance. 1, record 4, French, - propagation%20artificielle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Multiplication des individus par voie de reproduction artificielle. 3, record 4, French, - propagation%20artificielle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
- Reproducción de animales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- propagación artificial
1, record 4, Spanish, propagaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propagación artificial [de los peces], pues, implica una intervención del hombre en el proceso de propagación natural y tiene la ventaja de que con ella se consiguen: a) mejores índices de fertilización y eclosión; b) mayor protección contra los enemigos y contra las condiciones ambientales desfavorables, y c) mejores condiciones para el crecimiento y la supervivencia. 1, record 4, Spanish, - propagaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vanilla orchid
1, record 5, English, vanilla%20orchid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Mexican vanilla 2, record 5, English, Mexican%20vanilla
correct
- vanilla plant 2, record 5, English, vanilla%20plant
correct
- vanilla 3, record 5, English, vanilla
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Branching vine of the family Orchidaceae, grows in Tropical America. The chief source of commercial vanilla. 4, record 5, English, - vanilla%20orchid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanillier
1, record 5, French, vanillier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tiges de cette orchidée grimpante peuvent atteindre 30 m de long. Le vanillier se reproduit par l'intermédiaire d’un insecte vivant au Mexique. [...] Son implantation dans d’autres contrées est tributaire d’une fécondation artificielle. On [...] récolte les gousses de vanille lorsqu'elles sont encore vertes et sans odeur. Sous l'action de l'eau et du soleil, le principe aromatisant de la gousse, la vanilline se [développe et cristallise] en longues aiguilles blanches. 1, record 5, French, - vanillier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vainilla
1, record 5, Spanish, vainilla
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- vainilla mansa 1, record 5, Spanish, vainilla%20mansa
feminine noun, Mexico
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Biotechnology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- artificial insemination
1, record 6, English, artificial%20insemination
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AI 2, record 6, English, AI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The manual placement of sperm into the uterus. 3, record 6, English, - artificial%20insemination
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Artificial insemination] has played a central role in the dissemination of valuable germplasm throughout the world's herds and flocks. 3, record 6, English, - artificial%20insemination
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Biotechnologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- insémination artificielle
1, record 6, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IA 2, record 6, French, IA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les veaux destinés à l’engraissement pour les catégories taurillons et veaux ont été choisis selon le procédé utilisé par la FSIA (Fédération suisse pour l’insémination artificielle) pour le testage sur la performance carnée et répartis d’après le plan d’essai. 3, record 6, French, - ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] ne doit pas être confondue avec la fécondation artificielle. 4, record 6, French, - ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Biotecnología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- inseminación artificial
1, record 6, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Práctica de introducir artificialmente el semen en las hembras para mejorar la calidad de las crías. 2, record 6, Spanish, - inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
- Biotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- artificial fertilization
1, record 7, English, artificial%20fertilization
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assisted reproductive technique that includes the direct handling and manipulation of oocytes and sperm to achieve fertilization in vitro [or artificial insemination]. 2, record 7, English, - artificial%20fertilization
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
- Biotechnologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fécondation artificielle
1, record 7, French, f%C3%A9condation%20artificielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de procréation médicalement assistée qui peut prendre la forme soit de l'insémination artificielle, soit de la fécondation in vitro. 2, record 7, French, - f%C3%A9condation%20artificielle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
- Biotecnología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fecundación artificial
1, record 7, Spanish, fecundaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica encaminada a lograr una concepción humana a través de la unión del óvulo y el esperma in vitro. 2, record 7, Spanish, - fecundaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Genetics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emasculation
1, record 8, English, emasculation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In plant breeding, the surgical removal of the stamens from a flower, usually before pollen is shed, to prevent self pollination when cross pollination is planned. 2, record 8, English, - emasculation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Génétique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- castration
1, record 8, French, castration
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- émasculation 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9masculation
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suppression des éléments sexuels, spécialement des étamines(en vue d’assurer une fécondation hybride artificielle par une autre source de pollen). 3, record 8, French, - castration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique d’amélioration des plantes. 4, record 8, French, - castration
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
- Genética
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- emasculación
1, record 8, Spanish, emasculaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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