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COLPOSCOPY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Genitals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colposcopy
1, record 1, English, colposcopy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The examination of vagina and cervix under magnification, usually with biopsy. 2, record 1, English, - colposcopy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A 10-power binocular magnifying lens is used to inspect the cervix for signs of cancer, often as a consequence of an abnormal Pap test result. Colposcopy is painless and requires no anesthetics. It takes several minutes to perform. 3, record 1, English, - colposcopy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The presence of high-risk HPV [human papillomavirus] in patients with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) may enable recommendation for immediate colposcopy. 4, record 1, English, - colposcopy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike «colposcopy», «vaginoscopy» is restricted to the examination of the vagina. 5, record 1, English, - colposcopy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Organes génitaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- colposcopie
1, record 1, French, colposcopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen du vagin et du col utérin au moyen d'une loupe binoculaire (ou colposcope) qui permet le diagnostic de certaines lésions bénignes, la mise en évidence de lésions invisibles à l'œil nu, la suspicion de lésions malignes et, en ce cas, l'orientation précise de la biopsie. 2, record 1, French, - colposcopie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présence de VPH [virus du papillome humain] à haut risque chez les patientes présentant une atypie des cellules malpighiennes de signification indéterminée (ASCUS) pourrait justifier une colposcopie immédiate. 3, record 1, French, - colposcopie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Órganos genitales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- colposcopia
1, record 1, Spanish, colposcopia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen de la vagina y el cuello de útero por medio de un endoscopio rígido, el colposcopio. 2, record 1, Spanish, - colposcopia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] para el diagnóstico del carcinoma vaginal y especialmente para la detección precoz del carcinoma de cuello de útero. 2, record 1, Spanish, - colposcopia
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Colposcopy
1, record 2, English, Colposcopy
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a Policy Statement of The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada (SOGC) 1, record 2, English, - Colposcopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Colposcopie
1, record 2, French, Colposcopie
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une Déclaration de principe de la SOGC 1, record 2, French, - Colposcopie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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