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SILLON HARRISON [1 record]

Record 1 2000-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A horizontal depression along the lower border of the thorax, corresponding to the costal insertion of the diaphragm; seen in advanced rickets in children.

OBS

The term "Harrison's groove" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
OBS

Le terme «rétrécissement sous-mammaire du thorax» est plus fréquent que «coup de hache sous-mammaire».

OBS

«coup de hache sous-mammaire» est l'expression consacrée, mais rarement utilisée par les auteurs.

OBS

Le terme «rétrécissement sous-mammaire du thorax» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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