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COBAYE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Medication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- guinea pig maximisation test
1, record 1, English, guinea%20pig%20maximisation%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GPMT 1, record 1, English, GPMT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- guinea pig maximization test 2, record 1, English, guinea%20pig%20maximization%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The guinea pig has been the animal of choice for predictive sensitisation tests for several decades. Two types of tests have been developed: adjuvant tests in which sensitisation is potentiated by the injection of Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA), and non-adjuvant tests. ... In this updated version, the guinea pig maximisation test (GPMT) of Magnusson and Kligman which uses adjuvant ... and the non-adjuvant Buehler Test ... are given preference over other methods. 1, record 1, English, - guinea%20pig%20maximisation%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Médicaments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de maximisation chez le cobaye
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20maximisation%20chez%20le%20cobaye
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GPMT 1, record 1, French, GPMT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis plusieurs décennies, le cobaye représente l'animal de prédilection pour les essais visant à prévoir la sensibilisation. Deux types d'essai ont été élaborés : les essais avec adjuvant, dans lesquels la sensibilisation est potentialisée par l'injection de l'Adjuvant Complet de Freund (ACF), et les essais sans adjuvant. [...] Dans cette version mise à jour, parmi les méthodes, on donne la préférence au test de maximisation chez le cobaye (GPMT) de Magnusson et Kligman, qui utilise un adjuvant [...] et au test de Buehler, qui n'utilise pas d'adjuvant [...] 1, record 1, French, - test%20de%20maximisation%20chez%20le%20cobaye
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- guinea pig kidney antigen
1, record 2, English, guinea%20pig%20kidney%20antigen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - guinea%20pig%20kidney%20antigen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- antigène rein de cobaye
1, record 2, French, antig%C3%A8ne%20rein%20de%20cobaye
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - antig%C3%A8ne%20rein%20de%20cobaye
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Guinea pig antigen
1, record 3, English, Guinea%20pig%20antigen
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - Guinea%20pig%20antigen
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- antigène de cobaye
1, record 3, French, antig%C3%A8ne%20de%20cobaye
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - antig%C3%A8ne%20de%20cobaye
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Mine Warfare
- Naval Mines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- guinea-pig
1, record 4, English, guinea%2Dpig
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval mine warfare, a ship used to determine whether an area can be considered safe from influence mines under certain conditions, or, specifically, to detonate pressure mines. 1, record 4, English, - guinea%2Dpig
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guinea-pig: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - guinea%2Dpig
Record 4, Key term(s)
- guinea pig
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Guerre des mines
- Mines marines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cobaye
1, record 4, French, cobaye
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre des mines sur mer, navire utilisé pour déterminer si dans certaines conditions une zone peut être considérée comme claire de mines à influence ou dans certains cas, pour faire exploser des mines à dépression. 1, record 4, French, - cobaye
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cobaye : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - cobaye
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Guerra de minas
- Minas marinas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobaya
1, record 4, Spanish, cobaya
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra naval de minas, barco empleado para determinar si una zona puede considerarse segura con relación a las minas, en determinadas condiciones, o en algunas situaciones hacer detonar las minas de presión. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cobaya
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- slender guinea-pig louse
1, record 5, English, slender%20guinea%2Dpig%20louse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mallophage du cobaye
1, record 5, French, mallophage%20du%20cobaye
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- piojo de cobaya
1, record 5, Spanish, piojo%20de%20cobaya
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- piojo delgado del güimo 2, record 5, Spanish, piojo%20delgado%20del%20g%C3%BCimo
correct, masculine noun, Puerto Rico
- piojo delgado de cobaya 3, record 5, Spanish, piojo%20delgado%20de%20cobaya
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- domestic guinea pig
1, record 6, English, domestic%20guinea%20pig
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mammal of the family Caviidae. 2, record 6, English, - domestic%20guinea%20pig
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The most well-known species in this genus is the domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, an important meat animal in South America and a common household pet in the West. 3, record 6, English, - domestic%20guinea%20pig
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cobaye
1, record 6, French, cobaye
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cochon d’Inde 1, record 6, French, cochon%20d%26rsquo%3BInde
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit mammifère rongeur de la famille des Caviidae. 2, record 6, French, - cobaye
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- conejillo de Indias
1, record 6, Spanish, conejillo%20de%20Indias
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- cobaya 2, record 6, Spanish, cobaya
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Spain
- cobayo 2, record 6, Spanish, cobayo
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Spain
- cuy 3, record 6, Spanish, cuy
correct, masculine noun, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mamífero del orden de los Roedores, parecido al conejo, pero más pequeño, con orejas cortas, cola casi nula, tres dedos en las patas posteriores y cuatro en las anteriores. 4, record 6, Spanish, - conejillo%20de%20Indias
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cuy (Cavia porcellus) es una especie de roedor de la familia Caviidae. Es un roedor doméstico originario de los Andes peruano-bolivianos. [...] En su zona de origen se le conoce como cuy [...] nombre onomatopéyico que aún lleva en Bolivia, sur de Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Chile y Uruguay. En el centro de Colombia recibe el nombre de curí [...] Comúnmente se le denomina por variantes de él, como cuyo, cuye, curí, curie, curiel o cuis. El término cobaya (o cobayo) proviene del tupí sabúia y es un término extendido por España y Argentina. En Venezuela recibe el nombre de acure. También son conocidos como conejillos de Indias. 3, record 6, Spanish, - conejillo%20de%20Indias
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se usa mucho en experimentos de medicina y bacteriología. 4, record 6, Spanish, - conejillo%20de%20Indias
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- human guinea pig
1, record 7, English, human%20guinea%20pig
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medical testing isn't yet what you could call a career choice, but being a human guinea pig has definitely become a way many people in this city have chosen to make ends meet. 2, record 7, English, - human%20guinea%20pig
Record 7, Key term(s)
- human guinea-pig
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cobaye humain
1, record 7, French, cobaye%20humain
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[ ... ] cobayes humains [ ... ]. Ce sont des malades qui, par dépit ou par courage, vont essayer un remède inédit ou accepter de se livrer à un nouveau traitement médical. 2, record 7, French, - cobaye%20humain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Des chercheurs chinois ont commencé à expérimenter un vaccin contre le SRAS sur quatre volontaires dans un hôpital de Pékin. Il s'agirait de la première expérience de ce type sur des cobayes humains. 3, record 7, French, - cobaye%20humain
Record 7, Key term(s)
- cobaye-humain
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-11-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- thymectomized guinea pig 1, record 8, English, thymectomized%20guinea%20pig
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cobaye thymiprive
1, record 8, French, cobaye%20thymiprive
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
influence de l'hormone thymique sur la production d'anticorps chez le cobaye thymiprive, il est question aussi de souris thymiprive. 1, record 8, French, - cobaye%20thymiprive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-04-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- abyssinian 1, record 9, English, abyssinian
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wire-haired guinea pig whose hair grows in a rosette pattern. 1, record 9, English, - abyssinian
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cobaye domestique à poils groupés en mèches
1, record 9, French, cobaye%20domestique%20%C3%A0%20poils%20group%C3%A9s%20en%20m%C3%A8ches
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- cobaye domestique à poils groupés en épis 1, record 9, French, cobaye%20domestique%20%C3%A0%20poils%20group%C3%A9s%20en%20%C3%A9pis
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cobaye domestique à poils groupés en mèches (ou épis) formant rosaces à la surface du corps. 1, record 9, French, - cobaye%20domestique%20%C3%A0%20poils%20group%C3%A9s%20en%20m%C3%A8ches
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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