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GAF [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anti-microbial agent
1, record 1, English, anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- antimicrobial agent 2, record 1, English, antimicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical that prevents the growth of mold, bacteria, mildew, etc. reducing their destructive action to carpet [or fabric] and eliminating accompanying odors. 3, record 1, English, - anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While "Unique" cleaning will help remove microbes, the anti-microbial agent will work to prevent remaining microbes from multiplying. 1, record 1, English, - anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agent antimicrobien
1, record 1, French, agent%20antimicrobien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui prévient la croissance de bactéries, moisissures, etc. en réduisant leur action destructrice sur les tapis [ou les tissus] et en éliminant les odeurs qui les accompagnent. 1, record 1, French, - agent%20antimicrobien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'association allemande de recherche appliquée et expérimentale sur les allergies(GAF) a comparé les populations d’acariens présentes dans des moquettes en laine et en nylon(dont une avait été traitée avec un agent antimicrobien). 2, record 1, French, - agent%20antimicrobien
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agent anti-microbien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Alfombras y revestimientos para suelos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente antimicrobiano
1, record 1, Spanish, agente%20antimicrobiano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- West and Central Africa Division
1, record 2, English, West%20and%20Central%20Africa%20Division
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GAF 2, record 2, English, GAF
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Africa Bureau. 3, record 2, English, - West%20and%20Central%20Africa%20Division
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Division of West and Central Africa
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l’Afrique centrale et occidentale
1, record 2, French, Direction%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAfrique%20centrale%20et%20occidentale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GAF 2, record 2, French, GAF
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international, Direction générale de l’Afrique. 3, record 2, French, - Direction%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAfrique%20centrale%20et%20occidentale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mental Disorders
- Diagnostic Aids (Psychology)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Global Assessment of Functioning Scale 1, record 3, English, Global%20Assessment%20of%20Functioning%20Scale
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- GAF Scale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Troubles mentaux
- Aides au diagnostic (Psychologie)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Échelle d’évaluation globale du fonctionnement
1, record 3, French, %C3%89chelle%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation%20globale%20du%20fonctionnement
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GAF 1, record 3, French, GAF
unofficial
- EGF 1, record 3, French, EGF
unofficial
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : DSM-IV p.32 a), 38 f). 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89chelle%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation%20globale%20du%20fonctionnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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