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FRICTION RUB [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

The sound heard on auscultation produced by the rubbing of two dry or roughened surfaces, such as inflamed serous surfaces, upon each other.

OBS

Can be seen in many rheumatic diseases, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.

OBS

The term "friction rub" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Bruit provoqué par le glissement l'un sur l'autre de deux feuillets séreux inflammatoires, évoquant selon l'intensité un froissement de cheveux, ou un crissement de cuir neuf.

OBS

Peut s'observer dans plusieurs maladies rhumatismales telles que la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, le lupus érythémateux disséminé, etc.

Spanish

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