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CEPHALEA [1 record]

Record 1 2005-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

[A] diffuse pain in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve.

OBS

The term headache should encompass all aches and pains located in the head, but in practice its application is restricted to discomfort in the region of the cranial vault. Facial, lingual, and pharyngeal pains are put aside as something different ....

OBS

The term "headache" is used more commonly than "head pain".

OBS

The term "headache" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
OBS

Le terme «céphalée» devrait englober toute douleur localisée à la tête. L'usage réserve cependant cette dénomination aux sensations douloureuses provenant de la voûte crânienne, à l'exclusion des algies pharyngées, faciales et cervicales.

OBS

Le terme «céphalée» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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