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CATARRO [2 records]

Record 1 2010-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory Tract
DEF

The inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially in the air passages of the head and throat, with a free discharge of mucus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies respiratoires
DEF

Inflammation d'une muqueuse, notamment de la tête et de la gorge, comportant un écoulement libre de mucus.

OBS

catarrhe : Originellement, ce terme désignait [...] toute inflammation muqueuse quelle qu'elle soit, s'accompagnant d'une hypersécrétion avec écoulement abondant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías respiratorias
DEF

Inflamación aguda o crónica de [las] membranas [mucosas], con aumento de la secreción habitual de moco.

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Record 2 2010-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory Tract
  • Human Diseases
DEF

A syndrome due to any one of a number of viruses, such as rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, parainfluenza viruses, or respiratory syncytial viruses. It is characterized by an acute, contagious upper respiratory tract infection, with rhinitis, pharyngitis, cough, and general indisposition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies respiratoires
  • Maladies humaines
DEF

Inflammation aiguë de la muqueuse nasale.

OBS

Comparer «rhume des foins».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías respiratorias
  • Enfermedades humanas
DEF

Inflamación aguda o crónica [las membranas mucosas], con aumento de la secreción habitual de moco.

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