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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obstructive apnea
1, record 1, English, obstructive%20apnea
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- obstructive apnoea 2, record 1, English, obstructive%20apnoea
correct, Great Britain, less frequent
- peripheral apnea 3, record 1, English, peripheral%20apnea
correct, rare
- peripheral apnoea 4, record 1, English, peripheral%20apnoea
correct, Great Britain, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apnea either as the result of obstruction of the air passages or inadequate respiratory muscle activity. 5, record 1, English, - obstructive%20apnea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apnea, obstructive and central, also has been associated with aspiration of gastric contents. Laryngospasm is manifest as obstructive apnea secondary to reflux. Classically, obstructive apnea occurs within 1 hour after a feed when a patient suddenly stops, becomes apneic, stares, and develops a rigid opisthotonic posture. Continued ineffective respiratory effort is observed, but coughing or gagging is not necessarily present. If this progresses, pallor, cyanosis, and possible hypotonia ensue. The complete obstruction of the larynx impedes air movement, causing an obstructive picture. 6, record 1, English, - obstructive%20apnea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of apnea often occurs during sleep, when pharyngeal muscle tone is low. Recurrent obstructive apneas during sleep characterize the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. 7, record 1, English, - obstructive%20apnea
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- apnée obstructive
1, record 1, French, apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apnée causée par une obstruction ou une activité musculaire déficiente au niveau des voies aériennes supérieures. 2, record 1, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le midazolam a des effets relâchants sur la musculature laryngée et peut être à l'origine d'apnée obstructive même à faibles doses. 3, record 1, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les apnées obstructives se produisent notamment pendant le sommeil, lorsque les muscles du pharynx sont relâchés, et caractérisent le syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil. 2, record 1, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychological Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waterboarding
1, record 2, English, waterboarding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- water board torture 2, record 2, English, water%20board%20torture
correct
- water-board torture 3, record 2, English, water%2Dboard%20torture
correct
- water cure 2, record 2, English, water%20cure
- water treatment 4, record 2, English, water%20treatment
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of torture, typically used as an interrogation technique, in which a person is strapped head downward and face up to an inclined board or bench, the mouth and nose covered, and large quantities of water poured over the face, in order to simulate the experience of drowning. 3, record 2, English, - waterboarding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waterboarding is not... a simulation. Waterboarding is actually forcing large quantities of water into the pharynx, and trachea, inducing choking and gagging in the subject. 5, record 2, English, - waterboarding
Record 2, Key term(s)
- water boarding
- waterboarding torture
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Guerre psychologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- simulacre de noyade
1, record 2, French, simulacre%20de%20noyade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- simulation de noyade 2, record 2, French, simulation%20de%20noyade
correct, feminine noun
- noyade simulée 3, record 2, French, noyade%20simul%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- waterboarding 4, record 2, French, waterboarding
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il s'agit d'attacher] un prisonnier sur une planche et de lui verser de l'eau sur le visage pour provoquer une sensation d'étouffement[.] 5, record 2, French, - simulacre%20de%20noyade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] le mot «simulacre» est employé, mais les bourreaux ne font pas semblant. 5, record 2, French, - simulacre%20de%20noyade
Record 2, Key term(s)
- water boarding
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
1, record 3, English, avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ARFID 2, record 3, English, ARFID
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder 3, record 3, English, avoidant%2Drestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
correct
- ARFID 3, record 3, English, ARFID
correct
- ARFID 3, record 3, English, ARFID
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - avoidant%2Frestrictive%20food%20intake%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble d'alimentation sélective et/ou d'évitement
1, record 3, French, trouble%20d%27alimentation%20s%C3%A9lective%20et%2Fou%20d%27%C3%A9vitement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - trouble%20d%27alimentation%20s%C3%A9lective%20et%2Fou%20d%27%C3%A9vitement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-08-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oropharyngeal airway
1, record 4, English, oropharyngeal%20airway
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OPA 2, record 4, English, OPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- oropharyngeal tube 3, record 4, English, oropharyngeal%20tube
correct
- oral airway 4, record 4, English, oral%20airway
- Guedel pattern airway 5, record 4, English, Guedel%20pattern%20airway
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tube inserted through the mouth and pharynx so that the tongue does not block air flow in an unconscious person. 6, record 4, English, - oropharyngeal%20airway
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An] oropharyngeal airway(OPA) [is a] curved piece of plastic inserted over the tongue that creates an air passage way between the mouth and the posterior pharyngeal wall. [This device is] useful when the tongue and/or epiglottis fall back against the posterior pharynx in anesthetized or unconscious patients obstructing the flow of air.... This device is poorly tolerated in conscious patients and may induce gagging, vomiting and aspiration. 7, record 4, English, - oropharyngeal%20airway
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An oropharyngeal airway (also known as an oral airway, OPA or Guedel pattern airway) is a medical device called an airway adjunct used to maintain a patent (open) airway. 8, record 4, English, - oropharyngeal%20airway
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sonde oropharyngée
1, record 4, French, sonde%20oropharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sonde bucco-pharyngée 2, record 4, French, sonde%20bucco%2Dpharyng%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- tube oropharyngé 3, record 4, French, tube%20oropharyng%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’obstruction des voies aériennes peut être due à : l’aspiration de sang, de corps étrangers ou de vomissures; l’obstruction par la langue [...]. Un tube oropharyngé assurera alors une voie aérienne suffisante [...]. 3, record 4, French, - sonde%20oropharyng%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-06-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- press straightening
1, record 5, English, press%20straightening
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- gagging 2, record 5, English, gagging
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of straightening bar and large-size rod and tube by means of mechanically or hydraulically actuated presses. 1, record 5, English, - press%20straightening
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
gagging : A semi-mechanical process for straightening bars, rods and tubing by means of a press 2, record 5, English, - press%20straightening
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- redressage à la presse
1, record 5, French, redressage%20%C3%A0%20la%20presse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de redressage de barres, de tiges et de tubes de grande dimension, au moyen de presses actionnées mécaniquement ou hydrauliquement. 1, record 5, French, - redressage%20%C3%A0%20la%20presse
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dressage à la presse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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