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DIVISAO CELULAR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- supercoiled DNA
1, record 1, English, supercoiled%20DNA
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- supercoil 2, record 1, English, supercoil
correct
- superhelix 3, record 1, English, superhelix
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A region of DNA in which the double helix is further twisted on itself. 4, record 1, English, - supercoiled%20DNA
Record 1, Key term(s)
- super coil
- super helix
- super coiled DNA
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- superhélice
1, record 1, French, superh%C3%A9lice
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ADN superenroulé 2, record 1, French, ADN%20superenroul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- ADN surenroulé 2, record 1, French, ADN%20surenroul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- super-hélice 3, record 1, French, super%2Dh%C3%A9lice
correct, feminine noun
- ADN surtorsadé 4, record 1, French, ADN%20surtorsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ADN superhélicoïdal 5, record 1, French, ADN%20superh%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuration que prend localement un ADN linéaire lorsque la double hélice se replie sur elle-même. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 6, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superhélice; ADN superenroulé; ADN surenroulé : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 7, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADN superenroulé; ADN surenroulé; ADN superhélicoïdal : termes publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 7, record 1, French, - superh%C3%A9lice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología molecular
- Genética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- superenrollamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, superenrollamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conformación de una molécula de ADN bicatenario sometida a tensiones de torsión como resultado de interacciones con proteínas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - superenrollamiento
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tensión se traduce en un giro del dúplex. Un superenrollamiento a la izquierda favorece el desenrollamiento de la doble hélice, mientras que si es a la derecha, favorece un enrollamiento todavía más fuerte. 1, record 1, Spanish, - superenrollamiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polytene chromosome
1, record 2, English, polytene%20chromosome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polytenic chromosome 2, record 2, English, polytenic%20chromosome
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A giant chromosome in which the DNA has undergone repeated replication without separation into new chromosomes. 3, record 2, English, - polytene%20chromosome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polytene chromosomes (polytene means "many-banded") are found in specialized cells of the malpighian excretory tubules, rectum, gut, foot-pads and salivary glands of dipterian insects such as houseflies, mosquitoes and fruit flies. 4, record 2, English, - polytene%20chromosome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chromosome polytène
1, record 2, French, chromosome%20polyt%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chromosome polyténique 2, record 2, French, chromosome%20polyt%C3%A9nique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chromosome géant en interphase, comme ceux trouvés dans les glandes salivaires de la larve de drosophile. 3, record 2, French, - chromosome%20polyt%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il s'agit d'un chromosome polytène de la mouche drosophile, qui est coloré par un composé fluorescent bleu. 4, record 2, French, - chromosome%20polyt%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Biología molecular
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromosoma politénico
1, record 2, Spanish, cromosoma%20polit%C3%A9nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cromosoma politeno 2, record 2, Spanish, cromosoma%20politeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cromosoma gigante producido por replicación en la interfase sin separación posterior y que contiene numerosas cromátidas idénticas dispuestas una al lado de otra. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cromosoma%20polit%C3%A9nico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cell division
1, record 3, English, cell%20division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A biological process by which two or more cells are formed from one, usually by mitosis, meiosis, or amitosis. 2, record 3, English, - cell%20division
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the daily pattern of cell division ... 3, record 3, English, - cell%20division
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chemotherapeutic drugs generally kill human cells by exploiting their relative vulnerability during cell division... 4, record 3, English, - cell%20division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- division cellulaire
1, record 3, French, division%20cellulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel une cellule procaryote ou eucaryote se divise à partir d'une seule. 2, record 3, French, - division%20cellulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- división celular
1, record 3, Spanish, divisi%C3%B3n%20celular
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de dos o más células hijas a partir de una única célula madre. 2, record 3, Spanish, - divisi%C3%B3n%20celular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heteropyknosis
1, record 4, English, heteropyknosis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- heteropycnosis 2, record 4, English, heteropycnosis
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Differential condensation of certain chromosomes, such as sex chromosomes, or chromosome parts. 2, record 4, English, - heteropyknosis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hétéropycnose
1, record 4, French, h%C3%A9t%C3%A9ropycnose
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence dans le degré de condensation et de coloration de certains chromosomes ou segments de chromosome. 2, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9t%C3%A9ropycnose
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Genética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- heteropicnosis
1, record 4, Spanish, heteropicnosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propiedad de ciertos cromosomas, o de algunas de sus partes, de permanecer más condensados en el ciclo celular y por lo tanto, de teñirse con mayor intensidad que otros. 1, record 4, Spanish, - heteropicnosis
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Fermentation Techniques (Farming)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- death phase 1, record 5, English, death%20phase
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Fermentation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- phase de déclin
1, record 5, French, phase%20de%20d%C3%A9clin
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- phase de mortalité 1, record 5, French, phase%20de%20mortalit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- phase de décroissance 1, record 5, French, phase%20de%20d%C3%A9croissance
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Fermentación (Técnicas agrícolas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fase de muerte
1, record 5, Spanish, fase%20de%20muerte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Final de la fase de crecimiento de un cultivo celular, en la que se han agotado las reservas nutritivas y el número de células disminuye. 1, record 5, Spanish, - fase%20de%20muerte
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mitosis
1, record 6, English, mitosis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of cell division in eukaryotes that produces an even distribution of the essential hereditary components by allowing cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis) as well as nuclear division. 2, record 6, English, - mitosis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is convenient to divide the process into four phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. 2, record 6, English, - mitosis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mitose
1, record 6, French, mitose
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné au type de division cellulaire, la plus fréquente, donnant deux cellules filles ayant le même nombre de chromosomes que la cellule mère dont elles sont issues. 2, record 6, French, - mitose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On la décompose en plusieurs phases qui sont : anaphase, métaphase, prophase, télophase. 2, record 6, French, - mitose
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- mitosis
1, record 6, Spanish, mitosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso que comprende la separación de los cromosomas replicados y la división del citoplasma para producir dos células hijas idénticas genéticamente. 2, record 6, Spanish, - mitosis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Según la apariencia de los cromosomas, en la mitosis se diferencian cinco fases: interfase, profase, metafase, anafase y telofase. 2, record 6, Spanish, - mitosis
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mixoploid
1, record 7, English, mixoploid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cell population whose component cells differ in their chromosome numbers, irrespective of whether these numbers are euploid or aneuploid. 2, record 7, English, - mixoploid
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thus, the term mixoploidy covers all types of mosaics or chimeras in which the heterogeneity between different elements involves differences in chromosome number. 3, record 7, English, - mixoploid
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mixoploïde
1, record 7, French, mixoplo%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange, dans une même population cellulaire, d'individus normaux et d'individus dont la garniture chromosomique varie. 1, record 7, French, - mixoplo%C3%AFde
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- mixoploide
1, record 7, Spanish, mixoploide
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupos de células que contienen núcleos con un número de cromosomas variable (una mezcla de euploide, aneuploide, poliploide). 1, record 7, Spanish, - mixoploide
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-08-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Scientific Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deceleration phase
1, record 8, English, deceleration%20phase
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- phase de décélération
1, record 8, French, phase%20de%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'erreur eu. Elle est due au phénomène de survitesse provoqué par le fait que la phase d'accélération de l'anémomètre est plus courte que la phase de décélération [...] 1, record 8, French, - phase%20de%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fase de desaceleración
1, record 8, Spanish, fase%20de%20desaceleraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Período característico de la mayoría de los cultivos en crecimiento discontinuo, que sigue a la fase lineal y precede a la estacionaria y durante el cual la tasa de crecimiento disminuye. 1, record 8, Spanish, - fase%20de%20desaceleraci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-08-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Genetics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cytokinin
1, record 9, English, cytokinin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An N-substituted derivative of adenine that functions as a plant growth hormone and promotes the division of plant cells in mitosis. 2, record 9, English, - cytokinin
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Génétique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cytokinine
1, record 9, French, cytokinine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone végétale de croissance ayant pour principale fonction de stimuler la mitose. 2, record 9, French, - cytokinine
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On dispose maintenant de cytokinines de synthèse très voisines des naturelles; elles agissent comme les hormones, stimulant la division et l'accroissement cellulaires ainsi que les synthèses protéiques. Elles sont, en outre, à l'origine de la néoformation de bourgeons. Elles lèvent la dormance de nombreuses graines, favorisent le développement des ébauches florales et allongent la durée de vie des feuilles. 3, record 9, French, - cytokinine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Genética
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- citocinina
1, record 9, Spanish, citocinina
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-07-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- karyokinesis
1, record 10, English, karyokinesis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- karyomitosis 2, record 10, English, karyomitosis
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The phenomena involved in division of the nucleus, usually an early stage in the process of cell division, or mitosis. 1, record 10, English, - karyokinesis
Record 10, Key term(s)
- caryokinesis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- caryocinèse
1, record 10, French, caryocin%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- karyokinèse 2, record 10, French, karyokin%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des phénomènes dynamiques de division nucléaire aboutissant à la formation de deux noyaux-fils. 2, record 10, French, - caryocin%C3%A8se
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les organismes supérieurs, la répartition équilibrée du matériel génétique dans les noyaux-fils se fait par le mécanisme de la mitose. 2, record 10, French, - caryocin%C3%A8se
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cariocinesis
1, record 10, Spanish, cariocinesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
División nuclear de una célula. 1, record 10, Spanish, - cariocinesis
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-10-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Biotechnology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- condensation
1, record 11, English, condensation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Apoptosis is a] naturally occurring, non-pathologic form of cell death distinct from necrosis, characterized by condensation of the nucleus and cytoplasm, extensive bleeding, and breaking up of the cell into a number of membrane-bound fragments (apoptotic bodies), which are then either phagocytosed by neighboring cells or shed into a lumen. 2, record 11, English, - condensation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- condensation
1, record 11, French, condensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En réponse à un signal d'activation incomplet, la cellule s'autodétruit en quelques heures. La fragmentation de ses chromosomes s'accompagne d'une condensation périphérique du noyau. La cellule se scinde en petits ballons, sans lésion de la membrane ni des constituants intracellulaires. Ces ballons sont intégrés par les cellules voisines. Quand le signal d'activation est complet, la cellule se multiplie et acquiert des propriétés nouvelles. 2, record 11, French, - condensation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Biotecnología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- condensación
1, record 11, Spanish, condensaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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