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NPH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- postherpetic neuralgia
1, record 1, English, postherpetic%20neuralgia
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PHN 2, record 1, English, PHN
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- post-herpetic neuralgia 3, record 1, English, post%2Dherpetic%20neuralgia
correct, noun
- post-herpetic pain 4, record 1, English, post%2Dherpetic%20pain
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Postherpetic neuralgia ... is the most common complication of shingles. It causes a burning pain in nerves and skin. The pain lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles go away. 5, record 1, English, - postherpetic%20neuralgia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- postherpetic pain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- névralgie postherpétique
1, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20postherp%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- névralgie post-herpétique 2, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20post%2Dherp%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
correct, feminine noun
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
- névralgie postzostérienne 3, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20postzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- PHN 3, record 1, French, PHN
correct, feminine noun
- PHN 3, record 1, French, PHN
- algie postzostérienne 3, record 1, French, algie%20postzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- névralgie post-zostérienne 4, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20post%2Dzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- NPZ 5, record 1, French, NPZ
correct, feminine noun
- NPZ 5, record 1, French, NPZ
- algie post-zostérienne 6, record 1, French, algie%20post%2Dzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La névralgie post-herpétique est la complication la plus fréquente [du zona]. Il s'agit d'une douleur qui persiste plus de 90 jours après le début de l'éruption cutanée et qui peut durer plusieurs mois, voire des années. 7, record 1, French, - n%C3%A9vralgie%20postherp%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Ballistics
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Field Artillery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quadrant fire control
1, record 2, English, quadrant%20fire%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- QFC 1, record 2, English, QFC
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manually-operated, elevation-indicating instrument mounted on the side of the gun cradle used to lay a howitzer or cannon in elevation when firing indirect, semi-indirect or on a fixed-line. 2, record 2, English, - quadrant%20fire%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quadrant fire control; QFC: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - quadrant%20fire%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Balistique
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- niveau de pointage en hauteur
1, record 2, French, niveau%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NPH 1, record 2, French, NPH
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument manuel fixé sur le côté du berceau servant à indiquer la hausse pour pointer un obusier ou un canon vers la cible lors d'un tir indirect, semi-indirect ou repéré. 2, record 2, French, - niveau%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau de pointage en hauteur; NPH : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - niveau%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- normal pressure hydrocephalus
1, record 3, English, normal%20pressure%20hydrocephalus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NPH 1, record 3, English, NPH
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- normal-pressure hydrocephalus 2, record 3, English, normal%2Dpressure%20hydrocephalus
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare neurological condition that is caused by an accumulation of an excess amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) of the brain. 1, record 3, English, - normal%20pressure%20hydrocephalus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G91.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 3, English, - normal%20pressure%20hydrocephalus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrocéphalie à pression normale
1, record 3, French, hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20%C3%A0%20pression%20normale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HPN 2, record 3, French, HPN
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection neurologique rare, causée par une accumulation excessive de liquide céphalo-rachidien dans les ventricules (cavités) du cerveau. 2, record 3, French, - hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20%C3%A0%20pression%20normale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G91.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 3, French, - hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20%C3%A0%20pression%20normale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrocefalia de presión normal
1, record 3, Spanish, hidrocefalia%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20normal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatación ventricular global, no obstructiva, que cursa de manera sigilosa, sin cefalea ni otros datos de hipertensión intracraneal, a pesar de lo cual se registran ondas de presión elevada intraventriculares mientras que la presión del líquido cefalorraquídeo medida en la punción lumbar es normal. 2, record 3, Spanish, - hidrocefalia%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20normal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G91.2: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 3, record 3, Spanish, - hidrocefalia%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20normal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- National Pension Hub for Pension Knowledge and Research
1, record 4, English, National%20Pension%20Hub%20for%20Pension%20Knowledge%20and%20Research
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NPH 1, record 4, English, NPH
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- National Pension Hub 2, record 4, English, National%20Pension%20Hub
correct, Canada
- NPH 1, record 4, English, NPH
correct, Canada
- NPH 1, record 4, English, NPH
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the NPH is to provide a sustainable pipeline of independent and objective pension research that, among other things, will lead to innovative solutions to pension design, governance and investment challenges. 1, record 4, English, - National%20Pension%20Hub%20for%20Pension%20Knowledge%20and%20Research
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Global Risk Institute. 1, record 4, English, - National%20Pension%20Hub%20for%20Pension%20Knowledge%20and%20Research
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
- Pensions et rentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- National Pension Hub for Pension Knowledge and Research
1, record 4, French, National%20Pension%20Hub%20for%20Pension%20Knowledge%20and%20Research
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NPH 1, record 4, French, NPH
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- National Pension Hub 2, record 4, French, National%20Pension%20Hub
correct, Canada
- NPH 1, record 4, French, NPH
correct, Canada
- NPH 1, record 4, French, NPH
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Global Risk Institute. 1, record 4, French, - National%20Pension%20Hub%20for%20Pension%20Knowledge%20and%20Research
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Military (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Navigation Procedures Handbook 1, record 5, English, Navigation%20Procedures%20Handbook
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Guide des procédures de navigation 1, record 5, French, Guide%20des%20proc%C3%A9dures%20de%20navigation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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