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CERVIX UTERI [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cervix of uterus
1, record 1, English, cervix%20of%20uterus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- uterine cervix 2, record 1, English, uterine%20cervix
correct
- neck of uterus 3, record 1, English, neck%20of%20uterus
correct
- neck of womb 3, record 1, English, neck%20of%20womb
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lower part of the uterus extending from the isthmus of the uterus into the vagina. 4, record 1, English, - cervix%20of%20uterus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cervix of uterus; uterine cervix: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - cervix%20of%20uterus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.03.010: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 5, record 1, English, - cervix%20of%20uterus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- col de l'utérus
1, record 1, French, col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- col utérin 2, record 1, French, col%20ut%C3%A9rin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Segment inférieur de l'utérus relié au corps par l'isthme. 3, record 1, French, - col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
col de l'utérus; col utérin : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.03.010 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuello uterino
1, record 1, Spanish, cuello%20uterino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuello del útero 1, record 1, Spanish, cuello%20del%20%C3%BAtero
correct, masculine noun
- cervix 2, record 1, Spanish, cervix
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte inferior y más estrecha del útero, que está unida a la vagina. 3, record 1, Spanish, - cuello%20uterino
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vaginal part of cervix of uterus
1, record 2, English, vaginal%20part%20of%20cervix%20of%20uterus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vaginal part of cervix 2, record 2, English, vaginal%20part%20of%20cervix
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the cervix uteri that protrudes into the vagina. 3, record 2, English, - vaginal%20part%20of%20cervix%20of%20uterus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vaginal part of cervix of uterus; vaginal part of cervix: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, English, - vaginal%20part%20of%20cervix%20of%20uterus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.03.014: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 2, English, - vaginal%20part%20of%20cervix%20of%20uterus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portion vaginale du col de l'utérus
1, record 2, French, portion%20vaginale%20du%20col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- portion vaginale du col utérin 2, record 2, French, portion%20vaginale%20du%20col%20ut%C3%A9rin
correct, feminine noun
- portion vaginale du col 3, record 2, French, portion%20vaginale%20du%20col
correct, feminine noun
- museau de tanche 1, record 2, French, museau%20de%20tanche
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie intravaginale du col de l'utérus, de forme conique, faisant saillie dans le vagin. 1, record 2, French, - portion%20vaginale%20du%20col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portion vaginale du col de l'utérus; portion vaginale du col utérin; portion vaginale du col : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - portion%20vaginale%20du%20col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A09.1.03.014 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - portion%20vaginale%20du%20col%20de%20l%27ut%C3%A9rus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- porción vaginal del cuello uterino
1, record 2, Spanish, porci%C3%B3n%20vaginal%20del%20cuello%20uterino
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hocico de tenca 1, record 2, Spanish, hocico%20de%20tenca
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- The Genitals
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dilatation and curettage
1, record 3, English, dilatation%20and%20curettage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- D&C 1, record 3, English, D%26C
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enlargement and biopsy of the cervix uteri mucosa performed under anesthesia to obtain confirmation of an endometrial cancer. 2, record 3, English, - dilatation%20and%20curettage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Organes génitaux
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dilatation-curetage
1, record 3, French, dilatation%2Dcuretage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DC 1, record 3, French, DC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- curetage biopsique 1, record 3, French, curetage%20biopsique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élargissement et biopsie du col de l'utérus (grattage du tissu et de la muqueuse), effectués sous anesthésie, dans le cadre d'une recherche de confirmation d'un cancer de l'endomètre. 2, record 3, French, - dilatation%2Dcuretage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Órganos genitales
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dilatación-raspado
1, record 3, Spanish, dilataci%C3%B3n%2Draspado
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- raspado biópsico 1, record 3, Spanish, raspado%20bi%C3%B3psico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hysterostomatome
1, record 4, English, hysterostomatome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knife used in hysterostomatomy. 1, record 4, English, - hysterostomatome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hysterostomatomy : incision of the os or cervix uteri. 1, record 4, English, - hysterostomatome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hystérostomatome
1, record 4, French, hyst%C3%A9rostomatome
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bistouri utilisé pour l'incision du col utérin. 1, record 4, French, - hyst%C3%A9rostomatome
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cervicitis
1, record 5, English, cervicitis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- trachelitis 2, record 5, English, trachelitis
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the mucuous membrane, frequently involving also the deeper structures, of the cervix uteri. 2, record 5, English, - cervicitis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cervicite
1, record 5, French, cervicite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- métrite du col 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9trite%20du%20col
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du col utérin [...] 2, record 5, French, - cervicite
Record 5, Key term(s)
- trachélite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Órganos genitales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cervicitis
1, record 5, Spanish, cervicitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación del cuello o cervix del útero o matriz. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cervicitis
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Cancers and Oncology
- Cardiovascular System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- European cancer code
1, record 6, English, European%20cancer%20code
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of ten recommendations promoting a number of behaviors intended to prevent cancers and cardiovascular diseases. 1, record 6, English, - European%20cancer%20code
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The first six items of the Code relate to primary prevention : no smoking, moderate alcohol intake, no excessive exposure to sunlight, respect safety instructions, regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as high-fiber foods, and avoid excessive body weight. The last four items concern secondary prevention. They recommend to see a physician in the case of a changing beauty spot, an appearing nodule, an abnormal blood loss, a persistent cough or hoarse voice, a persistent stool change or an unexplained loss of body weight. Women are advised to examine their breast regularly, to have a smear of the cervix uteri periodically, and to have mammographies taken as from the age of 50. 1, record 6, English, - European%20cancer%20code
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Cancers et oncologie
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- code européen contre le cancer
1, record 6, French, code%20europ%C3%A9en%20contre%20le%20cancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de dix recommandations visant à promouvoir un certain nombre de comportements destinés à prévenir cancers et maladies cardio-vasculaires. 1, record 6, French, - code%20europ%C3%A9en%20contre%20le%20cancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les six premiers points de ce code relèvent de la prévention primaire : ne pas fumer, modérer sa consommation d'alcool, éviter les expositions exagérées au soleil, respecter les prescriptions en matière de sécurité, consommer régulièrement des fruits et des légumes frais ainsi que des aliments riches en fibres, éviter l'excès de poids. Les quatre derniers points relèvent de la prévention secondaire. Il y est en effet conseillé de consulter un médecin en cas de changement d'aspect d'un grain de beauté, d'apparition d'un nodule, de perte de sang anormale, de toux ou de voix rauque persistante, de modifications persistantes des selles ou de perte de poids inexpliquée. Quant aux femmes, elles sont invitées à examiner régulièrement leurs seins, à se soumettre périodiquement à un frottis du col de l'utérus et à effectuer des mammographies à partir de 50 ans. 1, record 6, French, - code%20europ%C3%A9en%20contre%20le%20cancer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Sistema cardiovascular
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- código europeo contra el cáncer
1, record 6, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20europeo%20contra%20el%20c%C3%A1ncer
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- The Genitals
- Cancers and Oncology
- Cytology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cervical smear
1, record 7, English, cervical%20smear
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- vaginal smear 2, record 7, English, vaginal%20smear
correct
- cervicovaginal smear 3, record 7, English, cervicovaginal%20smear
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quick and painless swab of uterine desquamation cells present at the junction of vagina and cervix uteri(cervical canal) taken by means of a slender stick(spatula) or small brush(cervical brush) inserted into the vagina. 3, record 7, English, - cervical%20smear
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Organes génitaux
- Cancers et oncologie
- Cytologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frottis cervical
1, record 7, French, frottis%20cervical
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- frottis vaginal 2, record 7, French, frottis%20vaginal
correct, masculine noun
- frottis cervicovaginal 3, record 7, French, frottis%20cervicovaginal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prélèvement rapide et indolore des cellules de desquamation de l'utérus présentes à la jonction du vagin et du col de l'utérus (canal cervical) au moyen d'un bâtonnet (spatule) ou d'une petite brosse (cytobrosse ou brosse cervicale) introduite par le vagin. 3, record 7, French, - frottis%20cervical
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Órganos genitales
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Citología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- frotis vaginal
1, record 7, Spanish, frotis%20vaginal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Genitals
- Cytology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia classification
1, record 8, English, cervical%20intraepithelial%20neoplasia%20classification
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CIN classification 2, record 8, English, CIN%20classification
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A classification] that may be combined with the Papanicolaou classification to determine the nature of changes undergone by the cells of the cervix uteri. 2, record 8, English, - cervical%20intraepithelial%20neoplasia%20classification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Organes génitaux
- Cytologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- classification CIN
1, record 8, French, classification%20CIN
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification pouvant être associée à la classification de Papanicolaou pour préciser la nature des altérations subies par les cellules du col de l'utérus. 1, record 8, French, - classification%20CIN
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Órganos genitales
- Citología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación CIN
1, record 8, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20CIN
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
- The Genitals
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cervicography
1, record 9, English, cervicography
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for visual examination of the cervix uteri, more especially of its site of junction with the vagina(endoexocervical region) ;it consists in taking two pictures by means of a special camera(cerviscope). 1, record 9, English, - cervicography
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
- Organes génitaux
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cervicographie
1, record 9, French, cervicographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'examen du col de l'utérus, et plus spécialement de sa zone de jonction avec le vagin (zone endo-exo-cervicale), consistant en la prise de deux clichés au moyen d'un appareil photographique particulier (cerviscope). 1, record 9, French, - cervicographie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiación (Medicina)
- Órganos genitales
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cervicografía
1, record 9, Spanish, cervicograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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