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dysbaric osteonecrosis [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Bones and Joints
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dysbaric osteonecrosis
1, record 1, English, dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DON 2, record 1, English, DON
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dysbaric bone necrosis 3, record 1, English, dysbaric%20bone%20necrosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dysbaric osteonecrosis is a form of avascular or aseptic necrosis of bone associated with pressure changes. The major joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees) are most often affected, although any bone can be involved. 4, record 1, English, - dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dysbaric osteonecrosis is associated with prolonged hyperbaric exposure and rapid decompression that cause nitrogen bubbles to enter the fatty marrow–containing shafts of long bones leading to reduction in blood flow and subsequent osteonecrosis. 5, record 1, English, - dysbaric%20osteonecrosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Os et articulations
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ostéonécrose dysbarique
1, record 1, French, ost%C3%A9on%C3%A9crose%20dysbarique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ostéonécrose dysbarique est une pathologie osseuse rare qui touche essentiellement les plongeurs professionnels et les travailleurs en milieu hyperbare. 2, record 1, French, - ost%C3%A9on%C3%A9crose%20dysbarique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- osteonecrosis
1, record 1, Spanish, osteonecrosis
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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