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EJACULATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- psychosexual dysfunction
1, record 1, English, psychosexual%20dysfunction
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disturbance in sexual function(e. g., impotence, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia) presumed to be from psychological rather than physical causes. 2, record 1, English, - psychosexual%20dysfunction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
302.7: code used in the ninth edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, but not included in the tenth edition. 3, record 1, English, - psychosexual%20dysfunction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- psycho-sexual dysfunction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble des fonctions psychosexuelles
1, record 1, French, trouble%20des%20fonctions%20psychosexuelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dysfonctionnement psychosexuel 2, record 1, French, dysfonctionnement%20psychosexuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
302.7 : code de la neuvième édition de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, mais non repris dans la dixième édition. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20des%20fonctions%20psychosexuelles
Record 1, Key term(s)
- trouble des fonctions psycho-sexuelles
- dysfonctionnement psycho-sexuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Sexología
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- disfunción psicosexual
1, record 1, Spanish, disfunci%C3%B3n%20psicosexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este hecho ha provocado un incremento del interés por la calidad de vida y del conocimiento sobre los aspectos relacionados con ella, entre los cuales se incluye la disfunción psicosexual (dificultades sexuales no debidas directamente a factores físicos). 1, record 1, Spanish, - disfunci%C3%B3n%20psicosexual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spermatic cord
1, record 2, English, spermatic%20cord
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] spermatic cord [is] a pair of tubular structures in the male reproductive system that support the testes in the scrotum. Each cord is sheathed in connective tissue and contains a network of arteries, veins, nerves, and the first section of the ductus deferens, through which sperm pass in the process of ejaculation. The cords extend from the testes to the inguinal rings(openings at the level of the bladder) in the fascia transversalis, the connective-tissue sheath of abdominal wall muscles. 2, record 2, English, - spermatic%20cord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spermatic cord: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - spermatic%20cord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.3.04.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 2, English, - spermatic%20cord
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cordon spermatique
1, record 2, French, cordon%20spermatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conduit en forme de corde qui relie l'abdomen aux testicules et qui contient le canal déférent [...], des vaisseaux sanguins, des vaisseaux lymphatiques et des nerfs. 2, record 2, French, - cordon%20spermatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordon spermatique : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - cordon%20spermatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.3.04.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - cordon%20spermatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordón espermático
1, record 2, Spanish, cord%C3%B3n%20esperm%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordón inguinoescrotal, largo y circular, que se extiende desde el anillo inguinal profundo hasta el borde posterior del testículo y está constituido por el conducto deferente, las arterias testicular, funicular y deferencial, las venas testiculares y el plexo pampiniforme, vasos linfáticos, el ramo genital del nervio genitofemoral, el nervio cremastérico y componentes simpáticos del plexo testicular. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cord%C3%B3n%20esperm%C3%A1tico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordón espermático: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cord%C3%B3n%20esperm%C3%A1tico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.3.04.001: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cord%C3%B3n%20esperm%C3%A1tico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- premature ejaculation
1, record 3, English, premature%20ejaculation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- premature (early) ejaculation 2, record 3, English, premature%20%28early%29%20ejaculation
correct
- rapid ejaculation 3, record 3, English, rapid%20ejaculation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inability to control ejaculation sufficiently for both partners to enjoy sexual interaction. 4, record 3, English, - premature%20ejaculation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F52.4: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 3, English, - premature%20ejaculation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éjaculation précoce
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9jaculation%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- éjaculation prématurée (précoce) 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9jaculation%20pr%C3%A9matur%C3%A9e%20%28pr%C3%A9coce%29
correct, feminine noun
- éjaculation prématurée 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9jaculation%20pr%C3%A9matur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impossibilité de contrôler suffisamment l'éjaculation pour que les deux partenaires trouvent du plaisir dans les rapports sexuels. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9jaculation%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F52.4 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9jaculation%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Sexología
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eyaculación precoz
1, record 3, Spanish, eyaculaci%C3%B3n%20precoz
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- eyaculación rápida 1, record 3, Spanish, eyaculaci%C3%B3n%20r%C3%A1pida
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- delayed ejaculation
1, record 4, English, delayed%20ejaculation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- retarded ejaculation 2, record 4, English, retarded%20ejaculation
correct
- male orgasmic disorder 3, record 4, English, male%20orgasmic%20disorder
former designation, correct
- inhibited male orgasm 3, record 4, English, inhibited%20male%20orgasm
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The distinguishing feature of delayed ejaculation is a marked delay or inability to achieve ejaculation... The man reports difficulty or inability to ejaculate despite the presence of adequate sexual stimulation and the desire to ejaculate.... In most cases, the diagnosis will be made by self-report of the individual. 4, record 4, English, - delayed%20ejaculation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F52.32: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 4, English, - delayed%20ejaculation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éjaculation retardée
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9jaculation%20retard%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éjaculation tardive 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9jaculation%20tardive
correct, feminine noun
- trouble de l'orgasme chez l'homme 3, record 4, French, trouble%20de%20l%27orgasme%20chez%20l%27homme
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- inhibition de l'orgasme chez l'homme 3, record 4, French, inhibition%20de%20l%27orgasme%20chez%20l%27homme
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] difficulté récurrente à parvenir à l'éjaculation, en dépit d'une érection et d'une phase d'excitation sexuelle «normale». 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9jaculation%20retard%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'éjaculation retardée signifie qu'une stimulation excessive est nécessaire à l'obtention d'un orgasme avec éjaculation. Il s'agit d'un diagnostic subjectif et il est difficile de distinguer à partir de quand le délai devient pathologique. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9jaculation%20retard%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F52.32 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9jaculation%20retard%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electroejaculation
1, record 5, English, electroejaculation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doctors are studying electroejaculation as a way to collect sperm for IVF [in vitro fertilization] in men with ejaculation problems. 1, record 5, English, - electroejaculation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électroéjaculation
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectro%C3%A9jaculation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les médecins étudient l’électroéjaculation comme méthode de prélèvement des spermatozoïdes pour la FIV [fécondation in vitro] chez les hommes éprouvant des troubles éjaculatoires. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectro%C3%A9jaculation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- postcoital douche 1, record 6, English, postcoital%20douche
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(The purpose of the postcoital douche) is two-fold : to physically remove spermatozoa from the vagina by a cleansing action and... to introduce some mildly spermicidal substance into the vagina... Douching with various solutions is an ancient postcoital contraceptive technique that is totally worthless. Current research has demonstrated that sperm may be found in the endocervix beyond the reach of the douche solution within 90 seconds after ejaculation. 1, record 6, English, - postcoital%20douche
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- douche vaginale
1, record 6, French, douche%20vaginale
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une des plus anciennes méthodes (de contraception) et des plus simples. Elle consiste en une hygiène banale : se laver après le rapport sexuel. On utilise [...] des canules munies de poires ou des poches suspendues [...] On se sert d'aqua simple à laquelle on peut ajouter un spermicide [...] 1, record 6, French, - douche%20vaginale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
- Sexology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coitus interruptus 1, record 7, English, coitus%20interruptus
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- withdrawal 2, record 7, English, withdrawal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This method of contraception(surely the oldest in the world), is described as the withdrawal of the penis from the vagina just prior to ejaculation so that the semen is not deposited in or near the vagina. 3, record 7, English, - coitus%20interruptus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
- Sexologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coït interrompu
1, record 7, French, co%C3%AFt%20interrompu
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- retrait 2, record 7, French, retrait
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le coït interrompu] est la méthode [de contraception] la plus ancienne. Elle consiste dans le retrait du partenaire masculin à l'instant précis où il sent que l'éjaculation du sperme va se produire. 1, record 7, French, - co%C3%AFt%20interrompu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-01-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- anejaculation
1, record 8, English, anejaculation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition characterized by the absence of ejaculation. 1, record 8, English, - anejaculation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- anéjaculation
1, record 8, French, an%C3%A9jaculation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- aspermie 1, record 8, French, aspermie
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence d'éjaculation. 1, record 8, French, - an%C3%A9jaculation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aspermie : terme inexact. 1, record 8, French, - an%C3%A9jaculation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anéjaculation : terme recommandé par le Comité d'étude des termes médicaux français. 2, record 8, French, - an%C3%A9jaculation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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