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ANHIDROSIS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Horner syndrome
1, record 1, English, Horner%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Horner’s syndrome 2, record 1, English, Horner%26rsquo%3Bs%20syndrome
correct
- Claude Bernard-Horner syndrome 3, record 1, English, Claude%20Bernard%2DHorner%20syndrome
correct
- Horner-Bernard syndrome 3, record 1, English, Horner%2DBernard%20syndrome
correct
- Bernard-Horner syndrome 4, record 1, English, Bernard%2DHorner%20syndrome
correct
- Horner’s oculopupillary syndrome 3, record 1, English, Horner%26rsquo%3Bs%20oculopupillary%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare condition characterized by miosis(constriction of the pupil), ptosis(drooping of the upper eyelid), and anhidrosis(absence of sweating of the face). 5, record 1, English, - Horner%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Horner’s syndrome] is caused by damage to the sympathetic nerves of the face. The underlying causes of Horner’s syndrome vary greatly and may include a tumor, stroke, injury, or underlying disease affecting the areas surrounding the sympathetic nerves. In rare cases, Horner’s syndrome is congenital (present from birth) and may be associated with a lack of pigmentation of the iris (colored part of the eye). 5, record 1, English, - Horner%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G90.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 6, record 1, English, - Horner%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Claude Bernard-Horner
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Claude%20Bernard%2DHorner
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de Bernard-Horner 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Bernard%2DHorner
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome de Claude Bernard 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Claude%20Bernard
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome de Horner 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Horner
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome oculo-sympathique paralytique 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20oculo%2Dsympathique%20paralytique
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome oculo-sympathique 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20oculo%2Dsympathique
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome oculo-pupillaire 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20oculo%2Dpupillaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Association de myosis, de rétrécissement de la fente palpébrale et d'énophtalmie avec, presque toujours, élévation de la température de la joue, rougeur et sudation d'un seul côté (par la suite, pâleur relative et diminution de la sudation). 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Claude%20Bernard%2DHorner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce syndrome, dû à la paralysie du sympathique cervical du même côté, se rencontre également dans certaines lésions des hémisphères cérébraux et du bulbe (tronc cérébral). 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Claude%20Bernard%2DHorner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G90.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Claude%20Bernard%2DHorner
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de Horner
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Horner
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Shy-Drager syndrome
1, record 2, English, Shy%2DDrager%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A progressive disorder of unknown etiology that begins with symptoms of autonomic insufficiency including orthostatic hypotension, impotence in males, constipation, urinary urgency or retention, and anhidrosis [...] followed by signs of generalized neurologic dysfunction such as parkinsonian-like disturbances, cerebellar incoordination, muscle wasting and fasciculations, and coarse tremors of the legs. 1, record 2, English, - Shy%2DDrager%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Shy et Drager
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20de%20Shy%20et%20Drager
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dysautonomie touchant surtout l'homme vers 50 ans, entraînant une hypotension orthostatique, une impuissance et des troubles sphinctériens, associés à un syndrome extrapyramidal, pyramidal ou cérébelleux. 1, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20Shy%20et%20Drager
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- The Skin
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anhidrosis
1, record 3, English, anhidrosis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anidrosis 2, record 3, English, anidrosis
- anhydrosis 2, record 3, English, anhydrosis
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminished or complete absence of secretion of sweat. May be generalized or localized, temporary or permanent, accompanying disease conditions or may be a congenital anomaly. 3, record 3, English, - anhidrosis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Appareil cutané
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- anhidrose
1, record 3, French, anhidrose
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- anidrose 2, record 3, French, anidrose
correct, feminine noun
- anhydrose 1, record 3, French, anhydrose
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence de sécrétion sudorale. 3, record 3, French, - anhidrose
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La graphie avec «hy» est à éviter car en grec, elle fait référence à l'eau et non à la sueur. 3, record 3, French, - anhidrose
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «anhidrose» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 3, French, - anhidrose
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Piel
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- anhidrosis
1, record 3, Spanish, anhidrosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- isquidrosis 2, record 3, Spanish, isquidrosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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