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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
1, record 1, English, recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RDEB 1, record 1, English, RDEB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RDEB is an autosomal recessive inherited condition. This means both parents are carriers, yet they are unaffected. When each parent has a copy of the altered gene, there is a 1 in 4 chance or 25% that the child will be affected. 1, record 1, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although in some cases this form of EB [epidermolysis bullosa] can be mild with generalized blistering, typically the recessive forms of EB tend to be more severe. Onset is usually at birth with areas of missing skin. Generalized blistering then scarring can occur on skin surfaces and mucous membranes. Scarring may limit range of motion of extremities. Fusion of fingers and toes and contractures cause deformity and loss of function. 1, record 1, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique récessive
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EBDR 1, record 1, French, EBDR
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EB [épidermolyse bulleuse] dystrophique est causée par des mutations dominantes ou récessives du gène COL7A1 qui code pour le collagène de type VII [...] Les mutations pathologiques conduisent à la production d'un collagène de type VII non fonctionnel ou à son absence. En conséquence, les fibrilles d'ancrage de la jonction dermo-épidermique ne sont pas assemblées correctement ou ne sont pas formées, ce qui réduit l'adhérence entre le derme et l'épiderme et provoque des plaies. Les patients atteints d'EBDR souffrent donc de ces plaies pendant toute leur vie [...] 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidermólisis bullosa distrófica recesiva
1, record 1, Spanish, epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La epidermólisis bullosa distrófica es una enfermedad hereditaria rara debida a mutaciones del gen COL7A1. Su variante recesiva (EBDR) se caracteriza por una marcada disminución o ausencia completa de colágeno tipo VII. 1, record 1, Spanish, - epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- retinal wave
1, record 2, English, retinal%20wave
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We found that these spontaneously generated retinal waves are present throughout the period when eye-specific layers take shape. They disappear just before the onset of visual function. 1, record 2, English, - retinal%20wave
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vague rétinienne
1, record 2, French, vague%20r%C3%A9tinienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces vagues rétiniennes spontanées ont lieu pendant toute la période où se forment les couches spécifiques de chaque œil, et elles disparaissent quand le système visuel devient fonctionnel. 1, record 2, French, - vague%20r%C3%A9tinienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Histology
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abiotrophic
1, record 3, English, abiotrophic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to or characterized by abiotrophy. 1, record 3, English, - abiotrophic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abiotrophy : The progressive loss of vitality of certain tissues or organs leading to disorders or loss of function; applied especially to degenerative hereditary diseases of late onset, e. g., Huntington's chorea. 1, record 3, English, - abiotrophic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Histologie
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abiotrophique
1, record 3, French, abiotrophique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à l'abiotrophie. 2, record 3, French, - abiotrophique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abiotrophie : L'ensemble des dégénérescences biologiques. 2, record 3, French, - abiotrophique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Démence sénile abiotrophique. 1, record 3, French, - abiotrophique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- climacteric
1, record 4, English, climacteric
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- climacterium 2, record 4, English, climacterium
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The menopause is the final menstrual period denoting the cessation of cyclic ovarian function as manifested by cyclic menstruation. The climacteric is the physiologic period during which regression of ovarian function occurs. Its onset generally is signaled by alterations in the menstrual cycle or vasomotor symptomatology. 1, record 4, English, - climacteric
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- climatère
1, record 4, French, climat%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- âge critique 2, record 4, French, %C3%A2ge%20critique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'ensemble des symptômes (syndrome) de la ménopause. 3, record 4, French, - climat%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des changements physiologiques de nature sexuelle qui accompagnent le vieillissement caractérisent le climatère. La ménopause correspond à la cessation du cycle menstruel et marque la fin de la période de procréation chez la femme. Bien que le climatère masculin soit caractérisé par une diminution de la quantité de spermatozoïdes viables, l'homme vieillissant ne perd pas sa capacité d'engendrer. 4, record 4, French, - climat%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- climaterio
1, record 4, Spanish, climaterio
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fase de envejecimiento de la mujer que marca la transición paulatina de su capacidad reproductora a la no reproductora, caracterizada por importantes cambios hormonales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - climaterio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con "menopausia", que es el cese permanente de la menstruación. 2, record 4, Spanish, - climaterio
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