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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- extravascular fluid overload
1, record 1, English, extravascular%20fluid%20overload
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extravascular fluid overload most commonly manifests as peripheral edema but pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and ascites are also common. 2, record 1, English, - extravascular%20fluid%20overload
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surcharge de fluides extravasculaires
1, record 1, French, surcharge%20de%20fluides%20extravasculaires
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- edema of the ankle
1, record 2, English, edema%20of%20the%20ankle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ankle edema 2, record 2, English, ankle%20edema
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In chronic congestive cardiac failure, edema fluid accumulates as right-sided or bilateral hydrothorax, ascites, and pitting edema of the ankles. 2, record 2, English, - edema%20of%20the%20ankle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
edema of the ankle: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 2, English, - edema%20of%20the%20ankle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- œdème malléolaire
1, record 2, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20mall%C3%A9olaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'œdème malléolaire est un trouble d'une importance capitale dont assez souvent les cardiaques vous feront part; ils ont remarqué de temps en temps un peu d'enflure aux chevilles. C'est là un des symptômes les plus typiques de l'insuffisance cardiaque. 2, record 2, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20mall%C3%A9olaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Poultry Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pathology defect
1, record 3, English, pathology%20defect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pathology defects. Carcasses with diseases or conditions which occurred while the birds were still alive. These defects occur at the farm level or during transport to the slaughtering establishments. Examples include cellulitis, ascites, cyanosis, and emaciation. 1, record 3, English, - pathology%20defect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Élevage des volailles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défaut pathologique
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9faut%20pathologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
défauts pathologiques : Défauts qui se manifestent lorsque les oiseaux sont toujours vivants, que ce soit à la ferme ou durant le transport vers l'abattoir (p. ex., cellulite, ascite, cyanose, émaciation). 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20pathologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ascites
1, record 4, English, ascites
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the accumulation of protein-containing (ascitic) fluid in the abdominal cavity. 2, record 4, English, - ascites
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ascites : plural in form but used with a singular verb. 3, record 4, English, - ascites
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ascite
1, record 4, French, ascite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de sérosité dans la cavité péritonéale. 2, record 4, French, - ascite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascitis
1, record 4, Spanish, ascitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acumulación patológica de fluido seroso en el interior de la cavidad abdominal. 2, record 4, Spanish, - ascitis
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- constitutional
1, record 5, English, constitutional
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, belonging to, or inherent in, a person’s constitution (of body or mind). 2, record 5, English, - constitutional
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chronic hepatitis... Patients may be asymptomatic or may exhibit a wide range of local or constitutional symptoms typical of liver disease, such as fatigue, malaise, fever, anorexia, jaundice, or ascites. 3, record 5, English, - constitutional
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- constitutionnel
1, record 5, French, constitutionnel
correct, adjective, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte à la constitution physique, psychologique, générale d'une personne. 2, record 5, French, - constitutionnel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obésité constitutionnelle. 1, record 5, French, - constitutionnel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- visceral scalloping
1, record 6, English, visceral%20scalloping
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- scalloping 2, record 6, English, scalloping
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visceral scalloping... is a diagnostic sign and distinguishes mucinous from fluid ascites on CT. 1, record 6, English, - visceral%20scalloping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- festonnement
1, record 6, French, festonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspect radiologique de certains viscères, caractérisé par des contours onduleux en forme de festons. 2, record 6, French, - festonnement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
festonnement : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 3, record 6, French, - festonnement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Bowels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
1, record 7, English, spontaneous%20bacterial%20peritonitis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More common is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with advanced, decompensated cirrhosis and ascites. 1, record 7, English, - spontaneous%20bacterial%20peritonitis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Intestins
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- péritonite bactérienne spontanée
1, record 7, French, p%C3%A9ritonite%20bact%C3%A9rienne%20spontan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ascite cirrhotique, en particulier chez l'alcoolique, s'infecte parfois sans foyer infectieux apparent ("péritonite bactérienne spontanée"). 1, record 7, French, - p%C3%A9ritonite%20bact%C3%A9rienne%20spontan%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Laënnec's cirrhosis
1, record 8, English, La%C3%ABnnec%27s%20cirrhosis
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- portal cirrhosis 1, record 8, English, portal%20cirrhosis
generic
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cirrhosis in which normal liver lobules are replaced by small regeneration nodules, sometimes containing fat, separated by a fairly regular framework of fine fibrous tissue strands; usually due to chronic alcoholism. 2, record 8, English, - La%C3%ABnnec%27s%20cirrhosis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Can progress to severe impairment of liver functions, portal hypertension with ascites and esophageal varices, and life-threatening complications. 2, record 8, English, - La%C3%ABnnec%27s%20cirrhosis
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Laennec's cirrhosis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cirrhose de Laennec
1, record 8, French, cirrhose%20de%20Laennec
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de cirrhose, généralement alcoolique, caractérisée par la diminution de la taille du foie, qui est scléreux et dur. 2, record 8, French, - cirrhose%20de%20Laennec
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous la dénomination de «Laennec's cirrhosis», les auteurs anglais désignent les cirrhoses micronodulaires sans tenir compte de la taille du foie, contrairement aux auteurs français [pour qui la «cirrhose de Laennec» est nécessairement accompagnée d'une diminution de la taille du foie]. 3, record 8, French, - cirrhose%20de%20Laennec
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cirrhose de Laënnec
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- decompensated cirrhosis
1, record 9, English, decompensated%20cirrhosis
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decompensated cirrhosis is marked by the development of any of the following complications : jaundice, variceal hemorrhage, ascites or encephalopathy. 2, record 9, English, - decompensated%20cirrhosis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cirrhose décompensée
1, record 9, French, cirrhose%20d%C3%A9compens%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cirrhose décompensée = symptomatique. Décompensation de la cirrhose = apparition d'une complication (hémorragie digestive, ascite, encéphalopathie, etc.). 2, record 9, French, - cirrhose%20d%C3%A9compens%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-02-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
- Vascular Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- peritoneovenous
1, record 10, English, peritoneovenous
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Between a vein and the peritoneum. 2, record 10, English, - peritoneovenous
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peritoneovenous shunting, performed by surgically placing a subcutaneous catheter between the superior vena cava and peritoneum, is as effective as therapeutic paracentesis in treating refractory ascites. 1, record 10, English, - peritoneovenous
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
- Chirurgie vasculaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- péritonéo-veineux 1, record 10, French, p%C3%A9riton%C3%A9o%2Dveineux
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérivation porto-systémique. Les shunts péritonéo-veineux, autrefois largement utilisés pour le traitement des patients avec une cirrhose et une ascite réfractaire sont maintenant quasiment abandonnés en raison de nombreux effets secondaires et de l'existence de techniques thérapeutiques d'efficacité similaire mais mieux tolérées (paracenthèse avec administration d'albumine). 1, record 10, French, - p%C3%A9riton%C3%A9o%2Dveineux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- immunohistochemistry
1, record 11, English, immunohistochemistry
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By analogy with immunochemistry and immunohistology. Example : Immunochemistry Technologies, LLC. Antibody purification monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies can be purified and concentrated to meet your specific assay requirements. Protein A and protein G purification matrices are routinely used to selectively adsorb polyclonal IgG from most animal sera. Purified monoclonal IgG can be obtained from ascites or cell culture media using these methods as well.(Excerpt from INTERNET). 2, record 11, English, - immunohistochemistry
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- immunohistochimie
1, record 11, French, immunohistochimie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La RT-PCR in situ peut être réalisée en utilisant des dNTP non marqués (la détection des produits amplifiés s'effectuant ultérieurement grâce à une HIS) ou en incorporant des dNTP hapténisés qui sont détectés par immunohistochimie. 2, record 11, French, - immunohistochimie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunohistoquímica
1, record 11, Spanish, inmunohistoqu%C3%ADmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- spironolactone
1, record 12, English, spironolactone
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aldosterone antagonist that promotes diuresis and sodium excretion and is sometimes used to relieve ascites. 2, record 12, English, - spironolactone
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spironolactone is a specific pharmacologic antagonist of aldosterone, acting primarily through competitive binding with receptors at the aldosterone-dependent, sodium-potassium exchange sites in the distal tubule. 3, record 12, English, - spironolactone
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- spironolactone
1, record 12, French, spironolactone
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La spironolactone est un antagoniste pharmacologique spécifique de l'aldostérone, et elle agit surtout par liaison compétitive avec les récepteurs aux sites d'échange sodium-potassium qui dépendent de l'aldostérone dans la partie distale du tube rénal [...]. 2, record 12, French, - spironolactone
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- espironolactono
1, record 12, Spanish, espironolactono
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-06-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Cytology
- The Genitals
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- epithelial surface covering
1, record 13, English, epithelial%20surface%20covering
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It has been relatively easy to study ovarian cancer cells either as removed during surgery, from ascites removed from palliation or in cell lines. Ovarian cancer arises either from the single cell epithelial surface covering of the ovary or from nests of epithelial cells trapped within the ovary following ovulation or during embryo genesis.... 1, record 13, English, - epithelial%20surface%20covering
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Cytologie
- Organes génitaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- épithélium recouvrant la surface ovarienne
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20recouvrant%20la%20surface%20ovarienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-06-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Cytology
- The Genitals
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- single cell epithelial surface covering
1, record 14, English, single%20cell%20epithelial%20surface%20covering
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It has been relatively easy to study ovarian cancer cells either as removed during surgery, from ascites removed from palliation or in cell lines. Ovarian cancer arises either from the single cell epithelial surface covering of the ovary or from nests of epithelial cells trapped within the ovary following ovulation or during embryo genesis.... 1, record 14, English, - single%20cell%20epithelial%20surface%20covering
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Cytologie
- Organes génitaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- épithélium unicellulaire recouvrant la surface ovarienne
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20unicellulaire%20recouvrant%20la%20surface%20ovarienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-04-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- symport
1, record 15, English, symport
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A transport protein function has a symport that couples accumulation of the anion to the inward diffusion of H plus .... 2, record 15, English, - symport
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Functional characteristics of the sugar-H+ symport proteins from magic-angle spinning NMR... A theoretical description of initial uptake kinetics of H+/sugar symport is given, with emphasis on the differences between carrier and non-carrier systems... Symport mechanisms as the basis of solute transport in yeast and mouse ascites tumor cells... [Source : PASCAL database]. 3, record 15, English, - symport
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- symport
1, record 15, French, symport
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le PH cytosolique et l'activité de la pompe à protons sont étudiés en relation avec leur rôle régulateur dans le transport des acides aminés à travers la membrane plasmique et sont reliés à la force dirigeant le symport H SUP +/aminoacide, le gradient de proton électrochimique. [Source : base de données PASCAL] 1, record 15, French, - symport
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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