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GANGLION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ganglion
1, record 1, English, ganglion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cystic swelling overlying a joint or a tendon sheath, most frequently found about the wrist. 2, record 1, English, - ganglion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- kyste synovial
1, record 1, French, kyste%20synovial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ganglion synovial 2, record 1, French, ganglion%20synovial
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite tumeur kystique formée aux dépens de la synoviale articulaire et tendineuse, observée le plus souvent à la face dorsale du poignet. 3, record 1, French, - kyste%20synovial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ganglion synovial : terme impropre. 4, record 1, French, - kyste%20synovial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ganglión
1, record 1, Spanish, gangli%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- quiste sinovial 1, record 1, Spanish, quiste%20sinovial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ganglia
1, record 2, English, ganglia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collection or mass of nerve cells that serves as a centre of nervous influence. 1, record 2, English, - ganglia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ganglion
1, record 2, French, ganglion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit renflement sur le trajet de certains nerfs (ganglions nerveux) servant de centre de répartition d'influx nerveux. 2, record 2, French, - ganglion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ganglio
1, record 2, Spanish, ganglio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ganglion
1, record 3, English, ganglion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A benign cystic tumor occurring on an aponeurosis or tendon, as in the wrist or dorsum of the foot.... 1, record 3, English, - ganglion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: ganglia or ganglions. 1, record 3, English, - ganglion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- kyste juxta-articulaire
1, record 3, French, kyste%20juxta%2Darticulaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bronchial node 1, record 4, English, bronchial%20node
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glande bronchique
1, record 4, French, glande%20bronchique
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ganglion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1977-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ganglion
1, record 5, English, ganglion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enlarged nerve centers or ganglia are located at various points along this nerve cord (two in the thorax and four in the abdomen). Small, branching nerves extend from each ganglion and connect with the various body parts. 2, record 5, English, - ganglion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ganglion
1, record 5, French, ganglion
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le système nerveux est fondamentalement composé de ganglions, percepteurs sensitifs et agents moteurs, dont le réseau se répartit dans la tête, le thorax et l'abdomen, comme un double chapelet dont chaque grain commande à quelque organe essentiel. 2, record 5, French, - ganglion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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