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PERIODO INCUBACAO [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biochemical oxygen demand
1, record 1, English, biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BOD 1, record 1, English, BOD
correct, see observation, standardized
- B.O.D. 2, record 1, English, B%2EO%2ED%2E
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biological oxygen demand 3, record 1, English, biological%20oxygen%20demand
correct, see observation
- BOD 3, record 1, English, BOD
correct, see observation
- BOD 3, record 1, English, BOD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mass concentration of dissolved oxygen consumed under specified conditions by the biological oxidation of organic and/or inorganic matter in water. 4, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biochemical oxygen demand; biological oxygen demand; BOD; B.O.D.: [These terms and abbreviations can also refer] to a chemical procedure for determining this amount. This is not a precise quantitative test, although it is widely used as an indication of the organic quality of water. The BOD value is most commonly expressed in milligrams of oxygen consumed per litre of sample during 5 days of incubation at 20 °C and is often used as a robust surrogate of the degree of organic pollution of water. ... BOD can be used as a gauge of the effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants. ... BOD is similar in function to chemical oxygen demand (COD), in that both measure the amount of organic compounds in water. However, COD is less specific, since it measures everything that can be chemically oxidized, rather than just levels of biologically active organic matter. 2, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A 5-day BOD is written BOD5. (The subscripted number represents the number of days over which measurements are taken.) 5, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
biochemical oxygen demand; BOD: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 6, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- demande biochimique en oxygène
1, record 1, French, demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DBO 2, record 1, French, DBO
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- demande biologique en oxygène 3, record 1, French, demande%20biologique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, French, DBO
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, French, DBO
- demande biochimique d'oxygène 4, record 1, French, demande%20biochimique%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
see observation, feminine noun
- D.B.O. 5, record 1, French, D%2EB%2EO%2E
see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 6, record 1, French, DBO
see observation, feminine noun
- D.B.O. 5, record 1, French, D%2EB%2EO%2E
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentration en masse de l'oxygène dissous consommé dans des conditions définies par l'oxydation biologique des matières organiques et/ou inorganiques contenues dans l'eau. 7, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La quantité d'oxygène nécessaire pour oxyder les matières organiques (biodégradables) par voie biologique (oxydation des matières organiques biodégradables par des bactéries) [...] permet d'évaluer la fraction biodégradable de la charge polluante carbonée des eaux usées. Elle est en général calculée au bout de 5 jours à 20 °C et dans le noir. On parle alors de "DBO5". 3, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DBO5 : La demande biochimique en oxygène après (ou à) 5 jours. Le chiffre s'écrit habituellement en indice (DBO5). 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
demande biochimique en oxygène; demande biologique en oxygène; demande biochimique d'oxygène; DBO; D.B.O. : Ces termes et abréviations peuvent également désigner la procédure servant à calculer la quantité d'oxygène en question. 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
La DBO sert d'indice de pollution de l'eau. 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
demande biochimique en oxygène; DBO : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 9, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- demanda bioquímica de oxígeno
1, record 1, Spanish, demanda%20bioqu%C3%ADmica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DBO 1, record 1, Spanish, DBO
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- demanda biológica de oxígeno 2, record 1, Spanish, demanda%20biol%C3%B3gica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
correct, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, Spanish, DBO
correct, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, Spanish, DBO
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentración en masa del oxígeno disuelto, consumido bajo condiciones específicas, por la oxidación biológica de la materia orgánica e/o inorgánica contenida en el agua. 4, record 1, Spanish, - demanda%20bioqu%C3%ADmica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- median incubation period
1, record 2, English, median%20incubation%20period
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The range of incubation periods for Legionnaires' disease found in outbreaks is typically cited as being between 2-10 days ... analysis of the limited quantitative evidence found to date supports an average median incubation period of 6 days ... 2, record 2, English, - median%20incubation%20period
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The median is the central value that divides a set of data into two equal parts. 3, record 2, English, - median%20incubation%20period
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- période médiane d'incubation
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20m%C3%A9diane%20d%27incubation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La listériose est une maladie à déclaration obligatoire aux termes de la Loi sur la protection et la promotion de la santé. La période médiane d'incubation est de trois semaines, mais la maladie peut apparaître dans les 3 à 70 jours. 2, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20m%C3%A9diane%20d%27incubation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La médiane correspond à la valeur centrale qui sépare une série de données en deux parties égales. 3, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20m%C3%A9diane%20d%27incubation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodo de incubación mediano
1, record 2, Spanish, periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20mediano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- período de incubación mediano 1, record 2, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20mediano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mean incubation period
1, record 3, English, mean%20incubation%20period
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mean incubation period (the average time from infection until symptom onset) was shortest, on average, in the youngest children, with means ranging from 6.9 days ... in 14 children younger than 1 year of age to 9.8 days ... in 184 children 10 to 15 years of age ... 2, record 3, English, - mean%20incubation%20period
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mean is the value that each part of a sum would have if each part was equal. 3, record 3, English, - mean%20incubation%20period
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- période moyenne d'incubation
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9riode%20moyenne%20d%27incubation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La période moyenne d'incubation [de la COVID-19] semble un peu plus longue que chez les plus âgés, où elle est de 5-6 jours, puisqu'elle était de 7 jours chez [les] jeunes [du groupe étudié]. 2, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20moyenne%20d%27incubation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La moyenne correspond à la valeur qu'aurait chacune des parties d'une somme si toutes les parties étaient égales entre elles. 3, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20moyenne%20d%27incubation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodo medio de incubación
1, record 3, Spanish, periodo%20medio%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- período medio de incubación 1, record 3, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20medio%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidemiology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- incubation period
1, record 4, English, incubation%20period
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- incubative stage 2, record 4, English, incubative%20stage
correct
- incubation 3, record 4, English, incubation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The period between the contamination of a susceptible host by an infectious agent and the onset of signs and symptoms of an infectious disease. 3, record 4, English, - incubation%20period
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épidémiologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- période d'incubation
1, record 4, French, p%C3%A9riode%20d%27incubation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- incubation 2, record 4, French, incubation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période entre la contamination d'un hôte réceptif par un agent infectieux et l'apparition des signes et des symptômes d'une maladie infectieuse. 3, record 4, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20d%27incubation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidemiología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodo de incubación
1, record 4, Spanish, periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- período de incubación 2, record 4, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- incubación 3, record 4, Spanish, incubaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] intervalo de tiempo que transcurre entre la exposición a un agente infeccioso y la aparición del primer signo o síntoma de la enfermedad. 2, record 4, Spanish, - periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Epidemiology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- asymptomatic incubation period
1, record 5, English, asymptomatic%20incubation%20period
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[There] is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that human-to-human transmission may be occurring during the asymptomatic incubation period of COVID-19, which has been estimated to be between 2 and 10 days. 2, record 5, English, - asymptomatic%20incubation%20period
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Épidémiologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- période d'incubation asymptomatique
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A9riode%20d%27incubation%20asymptomatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Epidemiología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodo de incubación asintomático
1, record 5, Spanish, periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20asintom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- período de incubación asintomático 1, record 5, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20asintom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
- periodo de incubación sin síntomas 1, record 5, Spanish, periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20sin%20s%C3%ADntomas
correct, masculine noun
- período de incubación sin síntomas 1, record 5, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20sin%20s%C3%ADntomas
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- extrinsic incubation period
1, record 6, English, extrinsic%20incubation%20period
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- période d'incubation extrinsèque
1, record 6, French, p%C3%A9riode%20d%27incubation%20extrins%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle entre le contact du vecteur avec le malade et le moment où le vecteur est capable de transmettre la maladie à un nouvel hôte [...] 1, record 6, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20d%27incubation%20extrins%C3%A8que
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodo de incubación extrínseco
1, record 6, Spanish, periodo%20de%20incubaci%C3%B3n%20extr%C3%ADnseco
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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