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UTERINE SOUND [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Genitals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hysterometry
1, record 1, English, hysterometry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hysterometry : gently insert a uterine sound(hysterometer) bent to the estimated angle of the uterine flexion, until resistance is met. Read the depth of the uterine cavity by noting the level of the mucous or blood on the sound. Make a mental note of the depth of the uterine cavity. 1, record 1, English, - hysterometry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Organes génitaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hystérométrie
1, record 1, French, hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’hystérométrie correspond à l’introduction dans l’utérus d’un hystéromètre (tige graduée) afin d’évaluer la forme, les dimensions et la sensibilité de l’organe. 1, record 1, French, - hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A9trie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- uterine sound
1, record 2, English, uterine%20sound
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- uterine probe 2, record 2, English, uterine%20probe
correct
- hysterometer 3, record 2, English, hysterometer
correct
- uterometer 3, record 2, English, uterometer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calibrated probe to determine the length and position of the uterus. 4, record 2, English, - uterine%20sound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sterile uterine sound should be used to determine the depth of the uterine cavity.... The uterine sound has a bulbous tip to help prevent perforation. 5, record 2, English, - uterine%20sound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to measure uterine depth and [also] the distance between the cervical os and uterine fundus. 6, record 2, English, - uterine%20sound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are many varieties of uterine sounds, often bearing the name of their inventor : Collin uterine sound; Martin uterine sound; Simpson uterine sound; Sims uterine sound; Valleix uterine sound; etc. 7, record 2, English, - uterine%20sound
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hystéromètre
1, record 2, French, hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sonde utérine 2, record 2, French, sonde%20ut%C3%A9rine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[On appelle hystérométrie la] mesure de la profondeur de la cavité utérine au moyen d'une tige métallique appelée hystéromètre. 3, record 2, French, - hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe divers types d'hystéromètres; souvent ils portent le nom de leur inventeur : hystéromètre de Collin; hystéromètre de Martin; hystéromètre de Simpson; hystéromètre de Sims; hystéromètre de Valleix; etc. 4, record 2, French, - hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Simpson's uterine sound
1, record 3, English, Simpson%27s%20uterine%20sound
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Simpson uterine sound 2, record 3, English, Simpson%20uterine%20sound
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slender flexible metal rod used to calibrate or dilate the cervical canal, or to hold the uterus in various positions during gynecologic surgery. 3, record 3, English, - Simpson%27s%20uterine%20sound
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Simpson's uterine sound"(Sir James Young Simpson), often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written form "Simpson uterine sound" is also found. 4, record 3, English, - Simpson%27s%20uterine%20sound
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sonde utérine de Simpson
1, record 3, French, sonde%20ut%C3%A9rine%20de%20Simpson
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hystéromètre de Simpson 2, record 3, French, hyst%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Simpson
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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