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XIPHOID PROCESS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waist circumference
1, record 1, English, waist%20circumference
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 1, English, WC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- abdominal circumference 3, record 1, English, abdominal%20circumference
see observation, less frequent
- abdomen circumference 4, record 1, English, abdomen%20circumference
see observation, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum [...] circumference [measured] between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus. 5, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waist circumference is a practical tool for evaluating abdominal fat before and during weight loss treatment. By measuring waist circumference, physicians can assess their patient’s risk for diseases associated with excess abdominal fat, such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and CVD [cardiovascular disease]. 6, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some authors prefer to use the term "waist circumference" instead of "abdominal circumference" or "abdomen circumference" because it more accurately indicates the anatomical site of the measurement. 7, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tour de taille
1, record 1, French, tour%20de%20taille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TT 2, record 1, French, TT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- périmètre abdominal 3, record 1, French, p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Périmètre mesuré à mi-chemin entre la limite inférieure de la cage thoracique et la crête de l'os iliaque et utilisé comme indicateur de la masse grasse abdominale. 4, record 1, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mesure du tour de taille permet d'identifier un excès de graisse au niveau du ventre. Lorsque le tour de taille est supérieur à 90 cm chez la femme (en dehors de la grossesse) ou 100 cm chez l'homme, on considère qu'il y [a] obésité abdominale. 5, record 1, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rectus abdominis muscle
1, record 2, English, rectus%20abdominis%20muscle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long flat muscle, which extends along the whole length of the front of the abdomen, and is separated from its fellow of the opposite side by the linea alba. 2, record 2, English, - rectus%20abdominis%20muscle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is inserted onto the fifth, sixth, and seventh costal cartilages and the xiphoid process... The muscle serves to flex the trunk forward when the pelvis is fixed, helps to compress the abdominal viscera, and acts to flex the pelvis when the thorax is fixed. 3, record 2, English, - rectus%20abdominis%20muscle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- muscle grand droit de l'abdomen
1, record 2, French, muscle%20grand%20droit%20de%20l%27abdomen
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle épais et rubané de la paroi abdominale antérieure, disposé de chaque côté de la ligne médiane. 1, record 2, French, - muscle%20grand%20droit%20de%20l%27abdomen
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Músculos y tendones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- músculo recto mayor del abdomen
1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%BAsculo%20recto%20mayor%20del%20abdomen
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- músculo recto del abdomen 1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%BAsculo%20recto%20del%20abdomen
correct, masculine noun
- musculus rectus abdominis 1, record 2, Spanish, musculus%20rectus%20abdominis
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Músculo que se encuentra por fuera de la línea media del abdomen [...] se extiende desde la línea media del pubis, hasta el borde inferior de la caja torácica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - m%C3%BAsculo%20recto%20mayor%20del%20abdomen
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