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COITUS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Animal Reproduction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- induced ovulation
1, record 1, English, induced%20ovulation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Induced ovulation is when a female animal ovulates due to an externally derived stimulus during, or just prior to, mating, rather than ovulating cyclically or spontaneously. Stimuli causing induced ovulation include the physical act of coitus or mechanical stimulation simulating this, sperm and pheromones. 1, record 1, English, - induced%20ovulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ovulation provoquée
1, record 1, French, ovulation%20provoqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ovulation induite 2, record 1, French, ovulation%20induite
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ovulation déclenchée par l'accouplement avec le mâle. 3, record 1, French, - ovulation%20provoqu%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs espèces de mammifères domestiques ont une ovulation provoquée : la chatte, la lapine et certains camélidés. 2, record 1, French, - ovulation%20provoqu%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología animal
- Reproducción de animales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ovulación inducida
1, record 1, Spanish, ovulaci%C3%B3n%20inducida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coneja es una especie de ovulación inducida que necesita el estímulo del coito para favorecer el aumento de la hormona liberadora de gonadotropina (GnRH), la cual provoca un pico de hormona luteinizante (LH) que desencadena la ovulación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ovulaci%C3%B3n%20inducida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology of the Family
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incest
1, record 2, English, incest
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coitus between members of the same family. 2, record 2, English, - incest
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
s. 150 of the Criminal Code. 3, record 2, English, - incest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Psychologie clinique
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inceste
1, record 2, French, inceste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relations sexuelles entre un père et sa fille, une mère et son fils, un frère et une sœur. 2, record 2, French, - inceste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'inceste [est une] fixation sur des partenaires interdits. 3, record 2, French, - inceste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Article 150 du Code criminel. 4, record 2, French, - inceste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Psicología clínica
- Sociología de la familia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- incesto
1, record 2, Spanish, incesto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Trichomonas vaginalis
1, record 3, English, Trichomonas%20vaginalis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A species with four flagella found in the vagina and male genital tract, usually transmitted by coitus. 1, record 3, English, - Trichomonas%20vaginalis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vaginal trichomoniasis may be asymptomatic or it may be manifested by severe vaginitis associated with discharge, burning, pruritus, and chafing; infection in the male may produce urethritis, enlargement of the prostate, and epididymitis. 1, record 3, English, - Trichomonas%20vaginalis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Trichomonas vaginalis
1, record 3, French, Trichomonas%20vaginalis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trichomonas pouvant infecter l'appareil génito-urinaire. 2, record 3, French, - Trichomonas%20vaginalis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Infection à Trichomonas vaginalis. 1, record 3, French, - Trichomonas%20vaginalis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mating behavior
1, record 4, English, mating%20behavior
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pattern of behavior involved in mating, including both preliminary courtship behavior, coitus, and post-coital behavior. 1, record 4, English, - mating%20behavior
Record 4, Key term(s)
- mating behaviour
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- comportement d'accouplement
1, record 4, French, comportement%20d%27accouplement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accouplement : Comportement caractéristique de la majorité des espèces animales se reproduisant par voie sexuée (précédé dans la plupart des cas d'une parade) [...] 2, record 4, French, - comportement%20d%27accouplement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento animal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- comportamiento de apareamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, comportamiento%20de%20apareamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vaginismus
1, record 5, English, vaginismus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Painful spasm of vagina from contraction of the muscles surrounding the vagina. May interfere with coitus. 1, record 5, English, - vaginismus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vaginisme
1, record 5, French, vaginisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contractions pathologiques et douloureuses des muscles des périnées superficiel et moyen, gênant ou empêchant les rapports sexuels. 1, record 5, French, - vaginisme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaginismo
1, record 5, Spanish, vaginismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
- Human Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- condom
1, record 6, English, condom
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] sheath or cover for the penis... for use in the prevention of conception or infection during coitus. 1, record 6, English, - condom
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
- Maladies humaines
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- préservatif
1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9servatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- condom 2, record 6, French, condom
correct, masculine noun
- capote anglaise 3, record 6, French, capote%20anglaise
feminine noun, familiar
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaine de caoutchouc [ou latex] utilisée pour recouvrir le pénis pendant les rapports sexuels, pour éviter les maladies sexuellement transmissibles (MSTs) et les grossesses. 4, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9servatif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- condón
1, record 6, Spanish, cond%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Funda de látex para el pene [que funciona como una] barrera mecánica para evitar que el semen penetre en la otra persona, ya sea con fines de control natal o para prevenir la transmisión de enfermedades. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cond%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- orgasm
1, record 7, English, orgasm
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The climax of sexual excitement typically occurring toward the end of coitus. 1, record 7, English, - orgasm
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- orgasme
1, record 7, French, orgasme
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point culminant du plaisir sexuel. 1, record 7, French, - orgasme
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- orgasmo
1, record 7, Spanish, orgasmo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Momento cumbre de la relación sexual, de mayor placer y dentro del cual ocurre la eyaculación. 1, record 7, Spanish, - orgasmo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- periodic abstinence 1, record 8, English, periodic%20abstinence
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- biologic periodic abstinence 2, record 8, English, biologic%20periodic%20abstinence
- rhythm method 3, record 8, English, rhythm%20method
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This method is based on the identification of the time of ovulation and then abstinence from sexual intercourse around this time. The ovum is fertilizable for about 12 to 24 hours only, but sperm have been found to be viable in the female genital tract for up to 5 days. It becomes imperative... that the couple... avoid coitus well in advance of the time of ovulation if this method is to prove successful. 1, record 8, English, - periodic%20abstinence
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- abstinence périodique
1, record 8, French, abstinence%20p%C3%A9riodique
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- méthode rythmique 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thode%20rythmique
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette méthode se base sur l'alternance de la période de stérilité et de fertilité féminine. Elle comporte donc l'acceptation d'une continence périodique au moment de l'ovulation. 1, record 8, French, - abstinence%20p%C3%A9riodique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- The Genitals
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Huhner test
1, record 9, English, Huhner%20test
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The examination of the secretions aspirated from the vaginal fornix and the endocervical canal after coitus, to determine the number and condition of spermatozoa present and the extent to which they have penetrated the cervical mucus. 1, record 9, English, - Huhner%20test
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Organes génitaux
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- test de Hühner
1, record 9, French, test%20de%20H%C3%BChner
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- test post-coïtal 1, record 9, French, test%20post%2Dco%C3%AFtal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test de Hühner, ou test post-coïtal, est un examen essentiel pour étudier l'interaction sperme-glaire cervicale. 1, record 9, French, - test%20de%20H%C3%BChner
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-01-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
- Sexology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coitus reservatus 1, record 10, English, coitus%20reservatus
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In coitus reservatus, intercourse is carried on to a point near male orgasm but then stopped, the partners not separating. After suitable rest aided by deep breathing, concentration,... to help the man's excited state subside, the coital movements are begun again. 1, record 10, English, - coitus%20reservatus
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
- Sexologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- étreinte réservée
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9treinte%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- coït réservé 2, record 10, French, co%C3%AFt%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il s'agit de l'union sexuelle avec pénétration normale du pénis dans la chambre vaginale, mais sans éjaculation. Les muscles qui provoquent l'érection et ceux qui expulsent le sperme sont commandés par des centres nerveux indépendants situés dans l'extrémité de la moelle épinière. Il suffit donc d'apprendre à maîtriser le centre éjaculateur pour pouvoir jouir de l'étreinte sans pour cela aller jusqu'à la phase finale de l'acte. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9treinte%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-12-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- vaginal foam tablet 1, record 11, English, vaginal%20foam%20tablet
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Vaginal) foam tablets are inserted into the vagina prior to coitus and pushed up with a finger as high as possible. Upon contact with moisture of the vagina, the tablet crumbles and dissolves. Carbon dioxide is released to produce a tense foam, which is believed to serve as a mechanical barrier as well as a means to distribute the spermicidal agent that the foam tablet contains. 1, record 11, English, - vaginal%20foam%20tablet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- comprimé moussant
1, record 11, French, comprim%C3%A9%20moussant
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- comprimé effervescent 2, record 11, French, comprim%C3%A9%20effervescent
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces pastilles, introduites dans le vagin, se dissolvent au contact des muqueuses et remplissent alors le rôle des gelées. La mousse ainsi libérée tue les spermatozoïdes et leur barre le passage du col de l'utérus. 1, record 11, French, - comprim%C3%A9%20moussant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- tableta efervescente
1, record 11, Spanish, tableta%20efervescente
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-07-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Criminal Psychology
- Social Problems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- forced sexual intercourse
1, record 12, English, forced%20sexual%20intercourse
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
date rape: forced sexual intercourse with a companion while on a social date, usually as a result of a dominating male who misperceives his companion’s attitudes about sex. 2, record 12, English, - forced%20sexual%20intercourse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "rape" and its explanation "forced sexual intercourse", found in several texts, are both legally vague in that one does not know to what degree the victim was abused sexually. One might ask oneself, was the victim mistreated sadistically? Was the act premeditated? Furthermore, the related term "sexual assault" is not a precise synonym of "forced sexual intercourse", because technically one can assault someone else without performing coitus. "Rape" does not necessarily imply sexual intercourse. 3, record 12, English, - forced%20sexual%20intercourse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One out of 6 victims of forced sexual intercourse is assaulted by a friend. 3, record 12, English, - forced%20sexual%20intercourse
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie criminelle
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- relations sexuelles forcées
1, record 12, French, relations%20sexuelles%20forc%C3%A9es
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- relations sexuelles sous contrainte 1, record 12, French, relations%20sexuelles%20sous%20contrainte
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- rapports sexuels sous contrainte 2, record 12, French, rapports%20sexuels%20sous%20contrainte
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quoique les termes «accouplement», «coït», et «copulation» représentent des traductions adéquates pour le terme «sexual intercourse», elles ne sont pas appropriées en psychologie criminelle à moins que l'on parle de l'acte biologique. Par contre, on peut utiliser le terme relations «sexuelles» s'il s'agit d'un consentement entre adultes, d'où le terme «relations sexuelles sous la contrainte entre conjoints» . Mais si l'on ignore le rapport entre deux sujets donnés, ou si on veut ne décrire que l'acte sexuel sans mention de lien ou de consentement, il serait donc préférable d'utiliser le terme «rapports sexuels». Or, si on parle du «rapports sexuels sous contrainte», on décrit probablement un des 4 types de viol décrit dans le Code criminel canadien selon lequel «la notion légale de viol» (terme non qualifié) n'existe plus depuis février 1983 au Canada (mais existe toujours en France, voir le code pénal de ce pays). Elle a été remplacée par celle d'«agression sexuelle» dont la gravité, comme n'importe quelle autre voie de fait, dépend du degré de violence exercée (voir l'observation suivante). Pour ce qui est du terme «agression sexuelle», il ne comporte pas nécessairement la notion de pénétration. De plus, le terme anglais «forced sexual intercourse» peut décrire un type de viol ou plusieurs, selon le cas. Par conséquent, il serait imprudent de choisir seulement un type si l'on n'est pas certain du degré de violence. 2, record 12, French, - relations%20sexuelles%20forc%C3%A9es
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cohen, Boucher et Seghorn (1971) ont décrit 4 types de viol : le «viol agressif», dont le but est de sadiser et de maltraiter la victime; le «viol sexuel», motivé par le désir de la décharge sexuelle avec une violence d'intimidation ; le «viol mixte», comprenant les 2 composantes mentionnées; finalement, le «viol impulsif», non planifié et sans but particulièrement agressif. 3, record 12, French, - relations%20sexuelles%20forc%C3%A9es
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología criminal
- Problemas sociales
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- relaciones sexuales forzadas
1, record 12, Spanish, relaciones%20sexuales%20forzadas
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- relaciones sexuales impuestas 2, record 12, Spanish, relaciones%20sexuales%20impuestas
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12, Key term(s)
- relación sexual forzada
- relación sexual impuesta
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-06-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 13, English, settle
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cause a female to become pregnant, as a bull settles the female with which he has had coitus. 2, record 13, English, - settle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- féconder
1, record 13, French, f%C3%A9conder
correct
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 1984-12-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- midcycle mittelschmerz 1, record 14, English, midcycle%20mittelschmerz
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Records of basal body temperature(BBT), midcycle mittelschmerz, and coitus were also kept. 1, record 14, English, - midcycle%20mittelschmerz
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- douleurs pelviennes intermenstruelles
1, record 14, French, douleurs%20pelviennes%20intermenstruelles
feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a aussi enregistré les températures basales (TB), les douleurs pelviennes intermenstruelles et le coït. 1, record 14, French, - douleurs%20pelviennes%20intermenstruelles
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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