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FROSTBITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frostbite
1, record 1, English, frostbite
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Frostbite is defined as the freezing of tissues with accompanying ice crystal formation leading to tissue injury and death. It is a severe injury that can result in tissue loss and permanent disability. 2, record 1, English, - frostbite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gelure
1, record 1, French, gelure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gelure est une lésion localisée causée par l'action directe du froid au cours d'une exposition plus ou moins longue à une température inférieure à 0 °C. 2, record 1, French, - gelure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- congelación
1, record 1, Spanish, congelaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Daño tisular por exposición a temperaturas bajas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - congelaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lesiones por frío. Las lesiones producidas pueden ser generales[, por ejemplo,] enfriamiento o hipotermia [o] locales [como las] congelaciones [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - congelaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frostbite
1, record 2, English, frostbite
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... injure ... by exposure to extreme cold. 1, record 2, English, - frostbite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- geler
1, record 2, French, geler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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