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Record 1 1998-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
OBS

breath-holding: Any of various forms of syncope common in children aged one to four years, precipitated by a sudden hurt or shock felt as an insult.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Phénomène observé chez le petit enfant, principalement entre un an et trois ans, caractérisé par une perte de connaissance de nature syncopale succédant à une apnée déclenchée par une colère ou une crise de larmes, et pouvant s'accompagner de quelques mouvements convulsifs et de perte des urines.

Spanish

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