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PHLYCTENA [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
CONT

Blister result from disturbances of intraepidermal coherence or dermoepidermal adherence which are either caused, paralleled, or followed by influx of fluid. Grossly, they can be defined as small or large cavities - vesicles or bullae - within or just beneath the epidermis, which contain clear fluid.

OBS

Particularly bullae are so designated [as blisters].

OBS

According to source MBIOL, 1986, vol. 3, p. 2171, "phlyctena" is a seldom used term for "burn blister".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme
DEF

Soulèvement de l'épiderme, rempli de sérosité transparente.

DEF

Soulèvement bulleux ou vésiculeux de l'épiderme, rempli de liquide clair.

OBS

Le terme «phlyctène» se rapporte à la fois à la vésicule et à la bulle. Cependant il est employé le plus souvent pour désigner la bulle.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A small blister, particularly that produced by a superficial degree burn.

OBS

The generic term blister is widely used as a synonym of the more specific term "phlyctena".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Soulèvement bulleux ou vésiculeux de l'épiderme, rempli de liquide clair.

OBS

S'emploie généralement dans le cas d'une brûlure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Epidermis y dermis
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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