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HYDROCORTISONE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proctologic
1, record 1, English, proctologic
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. 2, record 1, English, - proctologic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Until an adequate proctologic examination is completed and a diagnosis made, any preparation containing hydrocortisone should not be used. 3, record 1, English, - proctologic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- proctologique
1, record 1, French, proctologique
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte à la proctologie, ou qui concerne des affections du rectum et de l'anus. 1, record 1, French, - proctologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Medication
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cortisol
1, record 2, English, cortisol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The major natural glucocorticoid (q.v.) synthesized in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex; it affects the metabolism of glucose, protein and fats and has appreciable mineralocorticoid activity. It also regulates the immune system and affects many other functions. 2, record 2, English, - cortisol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When used as a pharmaceutical, it is usually referred to as hydrocortisone. For therapeutic uses. 2, record 2, English, - cortisol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Médicaments
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cortisol
1, record 2, French, cortisol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 17-hydroxycorticostérone 2, record 2, French, 17%2Dhydroxycorticost%C3%A9rone
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone (17-hydroxycorticostérone) la plus active et la plus importante parmi les corticoïdes agissant sur le métabolisme des glucides, sécrétés par la corticosurrénale. 2, record 2, French, - cortisol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
- Medicamentos
- Bioquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cortisol
1, record 2, Spanish, cortisol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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