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GONADE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- The Genitals
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gonad
1, record 1, English, gonad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reproductive gland (ovary or testis) that produces germ cells (gametes). 2, record 1, English, - gonad
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Organes génitaux
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gonade
1, record 1, French, gonade
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] glandes sexuelles (les gonades) [produisent] les gamètes. Ces gonades sont, chez les femelles, les ovaires contenant les ovules et, chez les mâles, les testicules élaborant les spermatozoïdes. 2, record 1, French, - gonade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Órganos genitales
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gónada
1, record 1, Spanish, g%C3%B3nada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glándula productora de células sexuales. 2, record 1, Spanish, - g%C3%B3nada
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Commercial Fishing
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gonad
1, record 2, English, gonad
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Pêche commerciale
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gonade
1, record 2, French, gonade
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glande sexuelle : mâle (testicule); femelle (ovaire). 1, record 2, French, - gonade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Principales espèces visées : certaines espèces (exemple : oursin). 1, record 2, French, - gonade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Partie anatomique commercialisable. 1, record 2, French, - gonade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
gonade : Nom commercial normalisé par l'OLF. 2, record 2, French, - gonade
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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