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IGM [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin M
1, record 1, English, immunoglobulin%20M
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IgM 2, record 1, English, IgM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- IgM antibody 3, record 1, English, IgM%20antibody
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] large pentameric immunoglobulin [molecule] (five linked subunits), largely confined to plasma [that is] produced early in response to infecting organisms ... 4, record 1, English, - immunoglobulin%20M
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline M
1, record 1, French, immunoglobuline%20M
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IgM 2, record 1, French, IgM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anticorps IgM 3, record 1, French, anticorps%20IgM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les IgM sont des immunoglobulines sécrétées lors du premier contact de l'organisme avec un antigène. Leur affinité pour l'antigène est plus faible que celle des IgG. 4, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La principale caractéristique structurale des IgM réside dans l'existence de 2 formes moléculaires distinctes : 1) une forme monomère [...] 2) une forme pentamère [...] 5, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La présence d'anticorps IgM [dirigés] contre le virus de l'hépatite A (anti-VHA), qui peut durer trois mois, permet de diagnostiquer une infection aiguë. 6, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IgM: Ce terme figure dans l'article «immunoglobuline» du Larousse médical. 7, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina M
1, record 1, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20M
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IgM 1, record 1, Spanish, IgM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clase de anticuerpos producidos por el cuerpo como respuesta inicial a un antígeno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si la IgM se produce en respuesta a una vacuna, una vacuna de refuerzo producirá un "cambio" de IgM sobre todo a [la] inmunoglobulina G. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20M
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Military Materiel Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- materiel management instructions
1, record 2, English, materiel%20management%20instructions
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MMI 2, record 2, English, MMI
correct, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedural instructions concerned with the life cycle management of materiel. 1, record 2, English, - materiel%20management%20instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
materiel management instructions; MMI: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - materiel%20management%20instructions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- instructions de gestion du matériel
1, record 2, French, instructions%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IGM 2, record 2, French, IGM
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instructions contenant les procédures relatives à la gestion du cycle de vie du matériel. 1, record 2, French, - instructions%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
instructions de gestion du matériel; IGM : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - instructions%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Institute%20for%20Procurement%20and%20Materiel%20Management
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CIPMM 1, record 3, English, CIPMM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Materiel Management Institute of Canada 1, record 3, English, Materiel%20Management%20Institute%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MMI 1, record 3, English, MMI
former designation, correct
- MMI 1, record 3, English, MMI
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM), formerly the Materiel Management Institute (MMI), is a leader in: Information Sharing, Professional Development, Advocacy and Recognition for the public sector procurement and materiel management community. The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM) is a not-for-profit organization open to everyone with an interest in the management of goods and services in the public sector, offering unique opportunities to explore and learn more about current initiatives, policies and best practices. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20for%20Procurement%20and%20Materiel%20Management
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien d'approvisionnement et de gestion du matériel
1, record 3, French, Institut%20canadien%20d%27approvisionnement%20et%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ICAGM 1, record 3, French, ICAGM
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Institut de gestion du matériel du Canada 1, record 3, French, Institut%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- IGM 1, record 3, French, IGM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- IGM 1, record 3, French, IGM
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du matériel (ICAGM) (anciennement l’Institut de gestion du matériel du Canada) est un leader dans les domaines : du partage de l’information, du perfectionnement professionnel, de la défense des droits et de la reconnaissance pour la collectivité des acquisitions (ou des approvisionnements) et de la gestion du matériel du secteur public. L'Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du matériel (ICAGM) est une organisation sans but lucratif ouverte à toutes les personnes intéressées à la gestion des produits et services dans le secteur public, leur offrant des occasions uniques d’explorer et de se tenir au courant des initiatives, des politiques et des pratiques exemplaires actuelles. 1, record 3, French, - Institut%20canadien%20d%27approvisionnement%20et%20de%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Industrial Materials Institute
1, record 4, English, Industrial%20Materials%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IMI 1, record 4, English, IMI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Industrial Materials Research Institute 2, record 4, English, Industrial%20Materials%20Research%20Institute
former designation, correct
- IMRI 3, record 4, English, IMRI
former designation, correct
- IMRI 3, record 4, English, IMRI
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Located in Boucherville and Saguenay, the Industrial Materials Institute of the National Research Council of Canada is: - An internationally recognized R & D centre dedicated to the Canadian materials processing and forming industry - A focal point for partnerships and knowledge transfer - Open laboratories available to industry innovators. 1, record 4, English, - Industrial%20Materials%20Institute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Institut des matériaux industriels
1, record 4, French, Institut%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20industriels
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IMI 1, record 4, French, IMI
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Institut de génie des matériaux 2, record 4, French, Institut%20de%20g%C3%A9nie%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- IGM 3, record 4, French, IGM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- IGM 3, record 4, French, IGM
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Situé à Boucherville et à Saguenay, l'Institut des matériaux industriels (IMI) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada, c'est : - Un pôle de R et D de calibre international dédié à l'industrie canadienne de la mise en forme et de la fabrication des matériaux - Un carrefour de partenariat, de transfert de connaissances et de développement technologique - Des laboratoires ouverts à la portée des acteurs de l'innovation. 1, record 4, French, - Institut%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20industriels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disease severity index
1, record 5, English, disease%20severity%20index
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DSI 2, record 5, English, DSI
correct
- D.S.I. 3, record 5, English, D%2ES%2EI%2E
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice de gravité de la maladie
1, record 5, French, indice%20de%20gravit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20maladie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- I.G.M. 2, record 5, French, I%2EG%2EM%2E
correct
- IGM 3, record 5, French, IGM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans une culture 3, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20gravit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20maladie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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