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ANABOLISANT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anabolic agent
1, record 1, English, anabolic%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An agent or drug] promoting tissue growth by increasing the metabolic processes involved in protein synthesis. 2, record 1, English, - anabolic%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anabolisant
1, record 1, French, anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance anabolisante 2, record 1, French, substance%20anabolisante
correct, feminine noun
- agent anabolisant 3, record 1, French, agent%20anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui favorise l'anabolisme. 4, record 1, French, - anabolisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anabolisme : première phase du métabolisme au cours de laquelle les éléments nutritifs sont transformés en tissus vivants. 4, record 1, French, - anabolisant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente anabólico
1, record 1, Spanish, agente%20anab%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente anabolizante 2, record 1, Spanish, agente%20anabolizante
correct, masculine noun
- anabolizante 2, record 1, Spanish, anabolizante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- General Sports Regulations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anabolic drug
1, record 2, English, anabolic%20drug
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anabolisant
1, record 2, French, anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Hormones
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anabolic steroid
1, record 3, English, anabolic%20steroid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anabolic steroids [are] steroids that promote the growth of tissues, especially muscles. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of male sex hormones (androgens) that have fewer masculinizing effects in women than andogens. 1, record 3, English, - anabolic%20steroid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Hormones
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde anabolisant
1, record 3, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les stéroïdes anabolisants sont une version synthétique de la testostérone, l'hormone sexuelle mâle responsable de la croissance des os et des muscles longs, et de caractéristiques masculines comme la pilosité faciale et la gravité de la voix. Les stéroïdes sont [aussi] des médicaments d'ordonnance [...]. 2, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Hormonas
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esteroide anabólico
1, record 3, Spanish, esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Esteroide que permite aprovechar más los nutrientes [...] para aumentar la masa muscular [...] 2, record 3, Spanish, - esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los esteroides anabólicos son una versión sintética de la hormona natural llamada testosterona, pero con menos efectos masculinizantes. 2, record 3, Spanish, - esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- anabolic
1, record 4, English, anabolic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Relating to, characterized by, or promoting anabolism. 2, record 4, English, - anabolic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
GH [growth hormone] induces lipolysis and stimulates anabolic activity. 1, record 4, English, - anabolic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- anabolisant
1, record 4, French, anabolisant
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui favorise l'anabolisme. 2, record 4, French, - anabolisant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hormone anabolisante. 1, record 4, French, - anabolisant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- anabólico
1, record 4, Spanish, anab%C3%B3lico
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] que mejora la nutrición de las células musculares y de los órganos parenquimatosos, como el hígado, bazo y riñones. 2, record 4, Spanish, - anab%C3%B3lico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Veterinary Drugs
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- growth promotant
1, record 5, English, growth%20promotant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- growth promoter 2, record 5, English, growth%20promoter
correct
- growth stimulant 3, record 5, English, growth%20stimulant
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Growth promotants include all agents used to increase the rate of body weight gain. Used principally in food animals but also in horses with a view to increasing muscle mass and physical performance, and in any species to hasten recuperation in animals debilitated by illness. Pharmaceutical preparations are principally anabolic steroids. Husbandry procedures include oestrogen and zearalenone implants and dietary supplementation with antibiotics, monesin and, in the case of pigs, copper. 4, record 5, English, - growth%20promotant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Médicaments vétérinaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facteur de croissance
1, record 5, French, facteur%20de%20croissance
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- stimulateur de croissance 2, record 5, French, stimulateur%20de%20croissance
correct, masculine noun
- anabolisant 1, record 5, French, anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
- activateur de croissance 3, record 5, French, activateur%20de%20croissance
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui favorise l'anabolisme et donc augmente l'efficacité des aliments ingérés. 4, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20croissance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On s'intéresse surtout aux anabolisants protidiques qui contribuent à la formation de la musculature : en favorisant la synthèse des protéines et en bloquant le catabolisme les concernant. 4, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20croissance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On distingue les anabolisants stéroïdes du type androgénique (testostérone) naturelle ou de synthèse, ou une structure de type oestrogénique. [...] Le second type d'anabolisants est constitué par ceux qui n'ont pas la structure stéroïdienne, ce sont des dérivés de l'acide résorcique ayant une légère activité oestrogénique résiduelle (zéranol par exemple). 4, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20croissance
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zootecnia
- Medicamentos veterinarios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- promotor del crecimiento
1, record 5, Spanish, promotor%20del%20crecimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anabolic growth promotants 1, record 6, English, anabolic%20growth%20promotants
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- anabolic growth promotant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de plantation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- facteurs de croissance anabolisants
1, record 6, French, facteurs%20de%20croissance%20anabolisants
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- facteur de croissance anabolisant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- C-16 anabolic steroid
1, record 7, English, C%2D16%20anabolic%20steroid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde anabolisant de type C-16
1, record 7, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant%20de%20type%20C%2D16
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-08-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- growth-promoting implant
1, record 8, English, growth%2Dpromoting%20implant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Implant: any material inserted or grafted into the body, e.g. carbon fibre, metal or plastic prostheses, hormone, electronic signal, growth promoter. 2, record 8, English, - growth%2Dpromoting%20implant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- implant anabolisant
1, record 8, French, implant%20anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Implant: Forme médicamenteuse destinée à être introduite sous la peau et à s'y résorber lentement pour prolonger son action. Ce sont les hormones (principalement les hormones sexuelles) que l'on emploie de cette manière, pour suppléer le fonctionnement déficient d'une glande. 2, record 8, French, - implant%20anabolisant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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