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DYSPHAGIA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Blood
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sideropenic dysphagia
1, record 1, English, sideropenic%20dysphagia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Plummer-Vinson syndrome 2, record 1, English, Plummer%2DVinson%20syndrome
correct
- Paterson-Kelly syndrome 2, record 1, English, Paterson%2DKelly%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. 2, record 1, English, - sideropenic%20dysphagia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Having sideropenic dysphagia may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. 2, record 1, English, - sideropenic%20dysphagia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D50.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 1, English, - sideropenic%20dysphagia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Sang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dysphagie sidéropénique
1, record 1, French, dysphagie%20sid%C3%A9rop%C3%A9nique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de Plummer-Vinson 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Plummer%2DVinson
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome de Kelly-Paterson 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Kelly%2DPaterson
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie rare d'étiologie inconnue touchant surtout les femmes vers la quarantaine qui associe une anémie ferriprive, une dysphagie et la présence de lésions buccales : glossite, chéilite angulaire et koïlonychie. 2, record 1, French, - dysphagie%20sid%C3%A9rop%C3%A9nique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D50.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 1, French, - dysphagie%20sid%C3%A9rop%C3%A9nique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
1, record 2, English, avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ARFID 2, record 2, English, ARFID
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder 3, record 2, English, avoidant%2Drestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
correct
- ARFID 3, record 2, English, ARFID
correct
- ARFID 3, record 2, English, ARFID
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a persistent feeding or eating disturbance manifested by avoidance of food or restrictive food intake [that] results in significant weight loss or nutritional deficiency, dependence on tube feeding or nutritional supplements, and/or impairment in psychosocial functioning. 3, record 2, English, - avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, ARFID is not characterized by a preoccupation with body shape and weight or by intentional weight loss behaviors. Instead, patients suffering from ARFID may be disinterested in food and eating, or may avoid foods because of a negative response to their color, texture, smell, taste or temperature. Individuals may also excessively fear unpleasant consequences of eating such as choking, gagging or vomiting(functional dysphagia) or exacerbated gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. 3, record 2, English, - avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble d'alimentation sélective et/ou d'évitement
1, record 2, French, trouble%20d%27alimentation%20s%C3%A9lective%20et%2Fou%20d%27%C3%A9vitement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble alimentaire persistant qui se manifeste par l'évitement d'aliments ou la restriction de l'apport alimentaire et qui entraîne une perte de poids importante ou un déficit nutritionnel important, par la nécessité d'administrer une alimentation par sonde ou des compléments alimentaires oraux ainsi qu'une détérioration du fonctionnement psychosocial. 2, record 2, French, - trouble%20d%27alimentation%20s%C3%A9lective%20et%2Fou%20d%27%C3%A9vitement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cricopharyngeal dysfunction
1, record 3, English, cricopharyngeal%20dysfunction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swallowing difficulties are due mainly to dysfunction in the oral and pharyngeal phases. Oral-pharyngeal dysphagia may be associated with poor activation of tongue and cheek muscles, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, and incomplete relaxation and incoordination of the upper-esophageal sphincter. 1, record 3, English, - cricopharyngeal%20dysfunction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dysfonction cricopharyngée
1, record 3, French, dysfonction%20cricopharyng%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les difficultés de déglutition sont principalement dues à un dysfonctionnement dans les phases orales et pharyngées. La dysphagie oropharyngée peut être associée à une mauvaise activation des muscles de la langue et des joues, à une dysfonction cricopharyngée, et à la relaxation incomplète et à l’incoordination du sphincter supérieur de l’œsophage. 1, record 3, French, - dysfonction%20cricopharyng%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oropharyngeal dysphagia
1, record 4, English, oropharyngeal%20dysphagia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- oral-pharyngeal dysphagia 2, record 4, English, oral%2Dpharyngeal%20dysphagia
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swallowing difficulties are due mainly to dysfunction in the oral and pharyngeal phases. Oral-pharyngeal dysphagia may be associated with poor activation of tongue and cheek muscles, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, and incomplete relaxation and incoordination of the upper-esophageal sphincter. 2, record 4, English, - oropharyngeal%20dysphagia
Record 4, Key term(s)
- oralpharyngeal dysphagia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dysphagie oropharyngée
1, record 4, French, dysphagie%20oropharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les difficultés de déglutition sont principalement dues à un dysfonctionnement dans les phases orales et pharyngées. La dysphagie oropharyngée peut être associée à une mauvaise activation des muscles de la langue et des joues, à une dysfonction cricopharyngée, et à la relaxation incomplète et à l’incoordination du sphincter supérieur de l’œsophage. 1, record 4, French, - dysphagie%20oropharyng%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bowel habit
1, record 5, English, bowel%20habit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The systematic review of gastrointestinal symptoms should include inquiry about taste, breath, belching, flatulence, pyrosis, dysphagia, nausea, regurgitation, vomiting, bowel habits and abdominal pain or distress. 2, record 5, English, - bowel%20habit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bowel habit: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 5, English, - bowel%20habit
Record 5, Key term(s)
- bowel habits
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- habitude intestinale
1, record 5, French, habitude%20intestinale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’établissement d’habitudes intestinales régulières et une réponse rapide au besoin de déféquer sont nécessaires. 2, record 5, French, - habitude%20intestinale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habitude intestinale : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 5, French, - habitude%20intestinale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- habitudes intestinales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pseudobulbar paralysis
1, record 6, English, pseudobulbar%20paralysis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pseudobulbar palsy 1, record 6, English, pseudobulbar%20palsy
correct
- spastic bulbar palsy 1, record 6, English, spastic%20bulbar%20palsy
correct
- laughing sickness 1, record 6, English, laughing%20sickness
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A syndrome of bilateral spasticity of the muscles of articulation and swallowing, causing explosive speech, dysphagia with a brisk jaw jerk, and hyperreflexia in the limbs. 1, record 6, English, - pseudobulbar%20paralysis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- paralysie pseudobulbaire
1, record 6, French, paralysie%20pseudobulbaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome lié à une atteinte bilatérale, disséminée (corticale et/ou sous-corticale) des faisceaux géniculés, observé au cours des affections vasculaires cérébrales (lacunes), de la sclérose en plaque ou de la maladie de Charcot. 1, record 6, French, - paralysie%20pseudobulbaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pseudobulbaire : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 6, French, - paralysie%20pseudobulbaire
Record 6, Key term(s)
- paralysie pseudo-bulbaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Toxicology
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scombroid poisoning
1, record 7, English, scombroid%20poisoning
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- scombrotoxicosis 2, record 7, English, scombrotoxicosis
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of ichthyosarcotoxism caused by the ingestion of a toxic histaminelike substance produced by the action of bacteria on histidine, a normal component of fish flesh. 3, record 7, English, - scombroid%20poisoning
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scombroid fish(tuna, bonito, mackerel, etc.) are particularly susceptible to bacterial decomposition, and when inadequately preserved contaminated fish are eaten the symptoms of the illness(epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dysphagia, thirst, urticaria, and pruritus) develop and usually last for less than 24 hours. 3, record 7, English, - scombroid%20poisoning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Toxicologie
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- scombroïdose
1, record 7, French, scombro%C3%AFdose
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intoxication alimentaire due à l'ingestion de certains poissons mal conservés et qui ressemble à une réaction allergique. 2, record 7, French, - scombro%C3%AFdose
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des aliments, notamment certains poissons contenant beaucoup d'histamine, en partie d'origine microbienne, peuvent provoquer des manifestations anaphylactoïdes (urticaire, écoulement nasal, asthme, troubles vasomoteurs avec céphalées etc). Cette intoxication est appelée «scombroïdose». 3, record 7, French, - scombro%C3%AFdose
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- head and neck cancer
1, record 8, English, head%20and%20neck%20cancer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This text-only teaching module reviews the normal anatomy and physiology of swallowing, swallowing deficits related to head and neck cancer, evaluation methods and treatment strategies for management of physical and psychosocial effects of dysphagia. 1, record 8, English, - head%20and%20neck%20cancer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cancer de la tête et du cou
1, record 8, French, cancer%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20et%20du%20cou
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les irradiations pour cancer de la tête et du cou sont souvent marquées par des réactions cutanées. 1, record 8, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20et%20du%20cou
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- progressive bulbar palsy
1, record 9, English, progressive%20bulbar%20palsy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PBP 2, record 9, English, PBP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Progressive spinal muscular atrophy(PSMA) is used when lower motor neuron signs predominate. When dysarthria and dysphagia are the main features, the disease is called progressive bulbar palsy(PBP). When bulbar palsy begins in childhood, it is called the Fazio-Londe syndrome. 1, record 9, English, - progressive%20bulbar%20palsy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- paralysie bulbaire progressive
1, record 9, French, paralysie%20bulbaire%20progressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PBP 2, record 9, French, PBP
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tendance actuelle, défendue par les auteurs anglo-saxons, est de considérer que toutes ces affections «dégénératives» du motoneurone ou encore du système moteur font momentanément partie d'une même entité. On parlera donc de maladies du motoneurone ou «motor neuron diseases» (au pluriel) lorsqu'il s'agit d'affections qui intéressent d'une façon ou d'une autre le motoneurone. On parlera de maladie du motoneurone ou «motor neuron disease» (au singulier) lorsqu'il s'agit du groupe de maladies gravitant autour de la sclérose latérale amyotrophique. Ce groupe comprend la sclérose latérale amyotrophique (SLA), la paralysie bulbaire progressive (PBP), l'atrophie musculaire progressive (AMP), la sclérose latérale primitive et l'amyotrophie monomélique. 3, record 9, French, - paralysie%20bulbaire%20progressive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- progressive spinal muscular atrophy
1, record 10, English, progressive%20spinal%20muscular%20atrophy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PSMA 2, record 10, English, PSMA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Progressive spinal muscular atrophy(PSMA) is used when lower motor neuron signs predominate. When dysarthria and dysphagia are the main features, the disease is called progressive bulbar palsy(PBP). When bulbar palsy begins in childhood, it is called the Fazio-Londe syndrome. 1, record 10, English, - progressive%20spinal%20muscular%20atrophy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- atrophie musculaire progressive
1, record 10, French, atrophie%20musculaire%20progressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AMP 2, record 10, French, AMP
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tendance actuelle, défendue par les auteurs anglo-saxons, est de considérer que toutes ces affections «dégénératives» du motoneurone ou encore du système moteur font momentanément partie d'une même entité. On parlera donc de maladies du motoneurone ou «motor neuron diseases» (au pluriel) lorsqu'il s'agit d'affections qui intéressent d'une façon ou d'une autre le motoneurone. On parlera de maladie du motoneurone ou «motor neuron disease» (au singulier) lorsqu'il s'agit du groupe de maladies gravitant autour de la sclérose latérale amyotrophique. Ce groupe comprend la sclérose latérale amyotrophique (SLA), la paralysie bulbaire progressive (PBP), l'atrophie musculaire progressive (AMP), la sclérose latérale primitive et l'amyotrophie monomélique. 3, record 10, French, - atrophie%20musculaire%20progressive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-05-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organic Psychoses
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sham emotion
1, record 11, English, sham%20emotion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Associated features. Pseudobulbar palsy, with fleeing episodes of laughing and crying(sham emotion), dysarthria, and dysphagia is very common. There may be periods of increased confusion, possibly related to further vascular insults. 1, record 11, English, - sham%20emotion
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Psychoses organiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pseudo-émotion
1, record 11, French, pseudo%2D%C3%A9motion
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractéristiques associées. Un état pseudo-bulbaire avec rire et pleurs spasmodiques survenant par épisodes (pseudo-émotion), dysarthie et dysarthrie et dysphagie, est tout à fait banal. Il peut y avoir des périodes d'accentuation de la confusion, probablement du fait d'une majoration de la lésion vasculaire. 1, record 11, French, - pseudo%2D%C3%A9motion
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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