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AXILLA [17 records]

Record 1 2017-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies)
nodi lymphatici axillares
Latin, plural
DEF

Lymph nodes of the upper limb and lateral breast, located in the axilla.

CONT

Since Halsted’s time, almost three generations ago, the view of breast cancer as a local or regional process made radical mastectomy or one of its variants the standard approach to the management of resectable tumor confined to the breast and the axillary lymph nodes.

Key term(s)
  • axillary lymph node

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
nodi lymphatici axillares
Latin, plural
DEF

Nœuds lymphatiques situés dans la région axillaire; ils reçoivent les lymphatiques du membre supérieur et du sein.

OBS

Dans le cadre du cancer du sein [...] les nœuds lymphatiques axillaires sont les relais principaux.

Key term(s)
  • nœud lymphatique axillaire
  • ganglion axillaire

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema linfático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
nodi lymphatici axillares
Latin, plural
DEF

Nódulo linfático localizado en el tejido subcutáneo de la axila.

Key term(s)
  • ganglio linfático axilar
  • nódulo linfático axilar
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Record 2 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Skin
Universal entry(ies)
tinea blanca
Latin
B36.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Piedra caused by Trichosporon beigelii, characterized by white to light brown nodules on the hair of the beard, axilla, or groin, softer than the nodules of the black variety...

OBS

B36.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Appareil cutané
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
tinea blanca
Latin
B36.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Affection mycosique des poils [due à Trichosporon beigelii], atteignant surtout la barbe et la moustache, caractérisée par la présence de nodules blanchâtres et mous autour du poil.

OBS

B36.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies)
axilla
Latin
A01.1.00.021
classification system code, see observation
OBS

axilla : term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.021: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
axilla
Latin
A01.1.00.021
classification system code, see observation
OBS

creux axillaire : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.021 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es)
axilla
Latin
A01.1.00.021
classification system code, see observation
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Record 4 2012-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Embryology
DEF

A ridge of thickened epithelium from axilla to groin in the mammalian embryo along which nipples and mammary glands develop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Embryologie
DEF

Crête ectodermique qui s'étend sur le corps de l'embryon et sur laquelle se formeront les glandes mammaires.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Contraction of the abdominal muscles caused by stimulating the skin of the epigastrium or over the fifth and sixth intercostal spaces near the axilla.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Contraction des muscles de la paroi abdominale, causée par l'excitation des téguments de la région épigastrique ou des 5e et 6e espaces intercostaux sur la ligne axillaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 6 2011-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

Mobile benign mass, located in the part of the breast closest to the axilla.

OBS

These masses are found mainly in females between 35 and 50 years of age and they fully disappear after the menopause.

OBS

Cystic mastitis are in most cases fluid-filled pouches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Grosseur bénigne mobile située dans la partie du sein proche de l'aisselle.

OBS

Ces grosseurs apparaissent surtout chez la femme entre 35 et 50 ans et elles disparaissent complètement après la ménopause.

OBS

Poches remplies de liquides.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
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Record 7 2011-08-16

English

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

The characteristic rash of rheumatic fever. The lesion begins as a small erythematous blotch or papule on the trunk, the axilla or face. It spreads rapidly, leaving a pale or sometimes pigmented and inactive center.

OBS

The margin of the enlarging erythematous ring may be raises (erythema marginatum) of flat (erythema circinatum or annulare). ... The distinction between erythema marginatum and circinatum is no longer considered important.

OBS

The term "erythema marginatum" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

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

Éruption cutanée siégeant sur le tronc, formée de plaques arrondies ou ovalaires, rosées ou cuivrées, plus colorées à la périphérie, s'étendant de manière centrifuge. Elles apparaissent assez rarement et d'une façon fugace au cours de certaines crises graves de rhumatisme articulaire aigu.

OBS

Le terme «érythème marginé» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 8 2007-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

The excision of the entire breast including the nipple, areola, and overlying skin as well as the lymphatic-bearing tissue in the axilla with preservation of the pectoral muscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Ablation chirurgicale du sein, y compris le mamelon, l'aréole, la peau et tous les ganglions axillaires [tout en conservant les muscles pectoraux].

OBS

Le terme «mammectomie», couramment employé comme synonyme de «mastectomie», est étymologiquement incorrect.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
DEF

Mastectomía que consiste en la extirpación de la piel, pezón y areola del pecho, así como los ganglios linfáticos axilares.

OBS

Es un tratamiento para el cáncer de mama.

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Record 9 2007-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

Excision of the entire breast including the nipple, areola, and overlying skin, as well as the pectoral muscles, lymphatic-bearing tissue in the axilla, and various neighboring tissues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Amputation du sein par exérèse monobloc enlevant, outre la glande mammaire, les muscles pectoraux et toute la graisse du creux axillaire contenant les groupes ganglionnaires.

OBS

Le terme «mammectomie», couramment employé comme synonyme de «mastectomie», est étymologiquement incorrect.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
DEF

Mastectomía que consiste en la extirpación de la mama, parte de los músculos pectorales y algunos o todos los ganglios linfáticos axilares.

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Record 10 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

The brachial plexus is formed by the union of the anterior divisions of the lower four cervical nerves and the greater part of the anterior division of the first thoracic nerve; the fourth cervical usually gives a branch to the fifth cervical, and the first thoracic frequently receives one from the second thoracic. The plexus extends from the lower part of the side of the neck to the axilla.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le plexus brachial est l'origine et le carrefour de tous les nerfs du membre supérieur, à la base du cou et derrière la clavicule.

Spanish

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Record 11 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • The Skin
CONT

Apocrine adenocarcinomas are one of the rarest cutaneous cancers with few reported cases. Previously regarded nonspecifically as sweat gland tumors variants, they are now established as apocrine derivatives. Most occur in the axilla.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Appareil cutané

Spanish

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Record 12 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Cancers and Oncology
OBS

Usually presages the recurrence of cancer in the axilla or adjacent tissues. It may rarely result from damage to the brachial plexus at the time of surgery or following radiation therapy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Cancers et oncologie

Spanish

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Record 13 2001-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lymphatic System
DEF

An enlarged and inflamed lymph node, particularly in the axilla or groin, due to such infections as plague, syphilis, gonorrhea, lymphogranuloma venereum, and tuberculosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système lymphatique
DEF

Inflammation suppurative des ganglions lymphatiques (adénite aiguë et, plus spécialement, celles des ganglions de l'aine.

OBS

Le bubon s'observe au cours des infections générales (peste), à la suite d'infections des membres inférieurs (abcès du pied, lymphangite), et surtout au cours des infections vénériennes (chancre mou, maladie de Nicolas-Favre).

Spanish

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Record 14 1998-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotherapy
CONT

In adult Hodgkin's disease, doses of radiation usually vary between 3, 000 and 3, 600 cGy to clinically uninvolved sites, and 3, 500 to 4, 400 cGy to regions of initial nodal involvement... Treatment is usually delivered to the neck, chest, and axilla(mantle field) and then to an abdominal field to treat para-aortic nodes and the spleen(splenic pedicle)... In some cases, the pelvic and para-aortic nodes are treated in a single field called an inverted Y field.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiothérapie
CONT

L'Y inversé sous-diaphragmatique inclut les aires lombo-aortiques, les aires iliaques et inguino-fémorales ainsi que la rate si on le désire.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotherapy
OBS

In adult Hodgkin's disease, doses of radiation usually vary between 3, 000 and 3, 600 cGy to clinically uninvolved sites, and 3, 500 to 4, 400 cGy to regions of initial nodal involvement... Treatment is usually delivered to the neck, chest, and axilla(mantle field) and then to an abdominal field to treat para-aortic nodes and the spleen(splenic pedicle)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiothérapie
OBS

[...] le mantelet sus-diaphragmatique inclut les aires cervicales hautes et basses, les aires sus-claviculaires et axillaires ainsi que le médiastin jusqu'au diaphragme.

Spanish

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Record 16 1990-06-21

English

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

A red macule or papule caused by the bite of a tick that expands to form a large, annular lesion(as big as 50 cm), usually with a bright red outer border, partial central clearing, and an indurated center. Although the lesion can be located any place, the thigh, groin, and axilla are particularly common sites; the unique marker for Lyme disease.

OBS

Definition from KERHE, 1985, p. 1557.

OBS

Caused by a Spirochete, Borrelia Burgdorgferi.

French

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

Élément annulaire, généralement unique, siégeant sur les membres inférieurs, limité par un bourrelet qui s'étend excentriquement en quelques semaines, formant un anneau de 30 à 50 cm de circonférence, dont le centre est normal, et disparaissant en quelques mois. On rattache l'affection à une piqûre d'insecte (tique) [...]

OBS

Dans l'arthrite de Lyme, l'agent responsable [...] est un spirochète du genre Borrelia (B. Burgdorgferi) dont l'agent vecteur habituel est une tique. [...] Deux fois sur trois on retrouve dans les antécédents un érythème chronique migrateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 17 1983-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A perpendicular line from the middle of the axilla.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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