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CILIARY BODY [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Animal Anatomy
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- uvea
1, record 1, English, uvea
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- uveal tract 2, record 1, English, uveal%20tract
correct, noun
- vascular tunic 3, record 1, English, vascular%20tunic
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The uveal tract has 3 main parts :(1) the choroid(the tissue layer filled with blood vessels) ;(2) the ciliary body(the ring of tissue that contains muscles that change the shape of the lens and makes the clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris; and(3) the iris(the colored part of the eye). 2, record 1, English, - uvea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The uvea is the middle of three layers that make up [the eye’s] outer walls. 3, record 1, English, - uvea
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Anatomie animale
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uvée
1, record 1, French, uv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tractus uvéal 2, record 1, French, tractus%20uv%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
- tunique uvéale 3, record 1, French, tunique%20uv%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
- tunique vasculaire 4, record 1, French, tunique%20vasculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tunique uvéale, ou uvée, [comprend] trois éléments : l'iris en avant, le corps ciliaire [et] la choroïde en arrière, sous la rétine. 3, record 1, French, - uv%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- uveitis
1, record 2, English, uveitis
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uveitis is a condition [of the eye that is characterized by] inflammation of the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. 2, record 2, English, - uveitis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uveitis can cause problems like pain, redness, and vision loss. 3, record 2, English, - uveitis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- uvéite
1, record 2, French, uv%C3%A9ite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'uvéite est une inflammation de la tunique vasculaire de l'œil, appelée l'uvée. Cette portion de l'œil comprend l'iris, le corps ciliaire et la choroïde. 2, record 2, French, - uv%C3%A9ite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'uvéite perturbe la vision, surtout en causant des problèmes au niveau du cristallin, de la rétine, du nerf optique et du corps vitré. 3, record 2, French, - uv%C3%A9ite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- uveítis
1, record 2, Spanish, uve%C3%ADtis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- The Eye
- Lasers and Masers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diode laser cyclophotocoagulation
1, record 3, English, diode%20laser%20cyclophotocoagulation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- diode CPC 1, record 3, English, diode%20CPC
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diode CPC is typically used later in the treatment plan, when other treatments have failed. This surgery shrinks the ciliary body, the part of the eye that produces fluid within the eye. The procedure may need to be repeated in order to permanently control eye pressure and possibly relieve eye pain. 1, record 3, English, - diode%20laser%20cyclophotocoagulation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Oeil
- Masers et lasers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cyclophotocoagulation au laser diode
1, record 3, French, cyclophotocoagulation%20au%20laser%20diode
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cyclophotocoagulation au laser diode est en général envisagée plus tard dans le plan de traitement, quand toutes les autres options ont échoué. Elle consiste à détruire en partie le corps ciliaire, la partie de l'œil qui produit le liquide en cause. Il faut parfois répéter la procédure pour diminuer de façon permanente la pression et possiblement soulager la douleur. 1, record 3, French, - cyclophotocoagulation%20au%20laser%20diode
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ciliary injection
1, record 4, English, ciliary%20injection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ciliary congestion 2, record 4, English, ciliary%20congestion
correct
- ciliary flush 2, record 4, English, ciliary%20flush
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pinkish area around the limbus of the eye caused by dilatation of small, deeply seated blood vessels which appear to radiate from the cornea, seen in diseases of the cornea, the iris, and the ciliary body. 1, record 4, English, - ciliary%20injection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciliary injection: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 4, English, - ciliary%20injection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- injection ciliaire
1, record 4, French, injection%20ciliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'irido-cyclite, l'œil est rouge, mais l'injection se limite au pourtour de la cornée (injection ciliaire). 2, record 4, French, - injection%20ciliaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- iridocyclitis
1, record 5, English, iridocyclitis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- anterior uveitis 2, record 5, English, anterior%20uveitis
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of both iris and ciliary body. 3, record 5, English, - iridocyclitis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- iridocyclite
1, record 5, French, iridocyclite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- uvéite antérieure 2, record 5, French, uv%C3%A9ite%20ant%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
- irido-cyclite 3, record 5, French, irido%2Dcyclite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État inflammatoire de l'iris (iritis) et du corps ciliaire (cyclite). 4, record 5, French, - iridocyclite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'iridocyclite se traduit par des signes fonctionnels : douleur oculaire, photophobie, diminution de l'acuité visuelle. L'œil est rouge, l'humeur aqueuse perd sa transparence [...] et la pupille se colle au cristallin. 5, record 5, French, - iridocyclite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- iridociclitis
1, record 5, Spanish, iridociclitis
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 iris y el cuerpo ciliar. 1, record 5, Spanish, - iridociclitis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La congestión, de grado variable, alrededor del iris es debida a inflamación (iridociclitis), a glaucoma agudo o a queratoconjuntivitis. 1, record 5, Spanish, - iridociclitis
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- choroid
1, record 6, English, choroid
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- choroidea 2, record 6, English, choroidea
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the vascular tunic or uvea posterior to the ciliary body; the middle coat of the eye lying between the retina and sclera. 3, record 6, English, - choroid
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is composed of 5 main layers, the suprachoroid, Haller’s layer, Sattler’s layer, the choriocapillaris, and the lamina vitrea; its primary function is to nourish the retina. 3, record 6, English, - choroid
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- choroïde
1, record 6, French, choro%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tunique vasculaire de l'œil, située entre la rétine et la sclérotique, dont la fonction principale est l'alimentation de la rétine. 1, record 6, French, - choro%C3%AFde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- choroides
1, record 6, Spanish, choroides
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- trabecular meshwork
1, record 7, English, trabecular%20meshwork
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area of tissue in the eye located around the base of the cornea, near the ciliary body... responsible for draining the aqueous humor from the eye via the anterior chamber(the chamber on the front of the eye covered by the cornea). 2, record 7, English, - trabecular%20meshwork
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- trabéculum
1, record 7, French, trab%C3%A9culum
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu translucide formé de fibres enchevêtrées qui filtrent le liquide intraoculaire [qui protège et nourrit] le cristallin et la cornée (l'humeur aqueuse) lorsqu’il s'écoule hors de l'œil. 2, record 7, French, - trab%C3%A9culum
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si ce filtre est altéré et que le liquide ne peut s’écouler correctement, la pression intraoculaire augmente, provoquant un glaucome. 2, record 7, French, - trab%C3%A9culum
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-06-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ora serrata
1, record 8, English, ora%20serrata
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The serrated extremity of the optic part of the retina, located a little behind the ciliary body and marking the limits of the percipient portion of the membrane. 2, record 8, English, - ora%20serrata
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ora serrata
1, record 8, French, ora%20serrata
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite antérieure en dents de scie de la rétine située à environ 8,5 mm du limbe. 2, record 8, French, - ora%20serrata
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ora serrata
1, record 8, Spanish, ora%20serrata
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Límite anterior de la retina, está formada por un borde dentado adyacente a la pars plana, y está localizada a 6 mm por detrás del limbo esclerocorneal del lado nasal y a 7 mm del lado temporal. 1, record 8, Spanish, - ora%20serrata
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-12-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cyclokeratitis
1, record 9, English, cyclokeratitis
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Dalrymple’s disease 1, record 9, English, Dalrymple%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of both the ciliary body and the cornea. 1, record 9, English, - cyclokeratitis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cyclo-kératite
1, record 9, French, cyclo%2Dk%C3%A9ratite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cicloqueratitis
1, record 9, Spanish, cicloqueratitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-12-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cyclodialysis
1, record 10, English, cyclodialysis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] surgical detachment of the ciliary body from the sclera to reduce tension in the eyeball in some cases of glaucoma. 1, record 10, English, - cyclodialysis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cyclodialyse
1, record 10, French, cyclodialyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervention chirurgicale consistant à décoller le corps ciliaire de la sclérotique afin de réduire la tension intraoculaire en cas de glaucome. 1, record 10, French, - cyclodialyse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía del ojo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclodiálisis
1, record 10, Spanish, ciclodi%C3%A1lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-10-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cyclotome
1, record 11, English, cyclotome
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical knife designed for incision of the ciliary body. 1, record 11, English, - cyclotome
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cyclotome
1, record 11, French, cyclotome
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument tranchant servant à sectionner le corps ciliaire. 1, record 11, French, - cyclotome
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental quirúrgico
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclotomo
1, record 11, Spanish, ciclotomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento quirúrgico empleado para practicar una ciclotomía. 1, record 11, Spanish, - ciclotomo
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-09-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- iridodialysis
1, record 12, English, iridodialysis
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tearing of the iris from its base upon the ciliary body. 2, record 12, English, - iridodialysis
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- iridodialyse
1, record 12, French, iridodialyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désinsertion d'un secteur de l'iris à sa racine survenant généralement suite à une contusion oculaire. 1, record 12, French, - iridodialyse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- iridodiálisis
1, record 12, Spanish, iridodi%C3%A1lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Phobias
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- photophobia
1, record 13, English, photophobia
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal sensitivity to, and discomfort from, light, usually due to inflammation of the iris and ciliary body and frequently associated with excessive tearing. 2, record 13, English, - photophobia
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Phobies
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- photophobie
1, record 13, French, photophobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crainte ou intolérance anormale à la lumière, due le plus souvent à une impression pénible et même douloureuse qu'elle provoque. 2, record 13, French, - photophobie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
- Fobias
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- fotofobia
1, record 13, Spanish, fotofobia
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intolerancia a la luz. 2, record 13, Spanish, - fotofobia
Record 14 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- blue sclera
1, record 14, English, blue%20sclera
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sclera which appears bluish, due to the color of the blood and the pigment in the underlying ciliary body and the choroid, and which may occur normally, as in infants, or pathologically as in Eddowe's disease and osteogenesis imperfecta. 2, record 14, English, - blue%20sclera
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coloration bleue des sclérotiques
1, record 14, French, coloration%20bleue%20des%20scl%C3%A9rotiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- sclérotiques bleues 2, record 14, French, scl%C3%A9rotiques%20bleues
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration des sclérotiques pouvant présenter toutes les nuances depuis l'aspect bleuâtre des yeux des enfants nouveau-nés jusqu'à la teinte franchement foncée. Cette coloration, qui prédomine à la région ciliaire et sclérale antérieure, s'observe notamment dans l'ostéogenèse imparfaite. 2, record 14, French, - coloration%20bleue%20des%20scl%C3%A9rotiques
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle provient de ce que la choroïde, noire, se laisse apercevoir à travers la sclère trop mince ou seulement excessivement transparente. 3, record 14, French, - coloration%20bleue%20des%20scl%C3%A9rotiques
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- esclera azul
1, record 14, Spanish, esclera%20azul
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- esclerótica azulada 1, record 14, Spanish, escler%C3%B3tica%20azulada
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-05-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- serous cyclitis
1, record 15, English, serous%20cyclitis
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the ciliary body characterized by a relatively fluid exudate which travels into the anterior and posterior chambers and vitreous. 1, record 15, English, - serous%20cyclitis
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cyclite séreuse
1, record 15, French, cyclite%20s%C3%A9reuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-11-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- Nervous System
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- long ciliary nerves
1, record 16, English, long%20ciliary%20nerves
correct, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- nervi ciliares longi 1, record 16, English, nervi%20ciliares%20longi
Latin
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two or three slender branches of the nasociliary nerve that penetrate the sclera near the optic nerve and run forwards between the sclera and choroid to terminals in the ciliary body, iris, and cornea. 1, record 16, English, - long%20ciliary%20nerves
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Système nerveux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- nerfs ciliaires longs
1, record 16, French, nerfs%20ciliaires%20longs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paire de nerfs qui naît du nerf nasal et chemine avec les nerfs ciliaires courts, traverse la sclère et, en passant entre la sclère et la choroïde, innerve l'iris, la cornée et le muscle ciliaire par des fibres sensitives, et le muscle dilatateur de la pupille par des fibres motrices sympathiques. 2, record 16, French, - nerfs%20ciliaires%20longs
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 3, record 16, French, - nerfs%20ciliaires%20longs
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-08-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ciliary processes
1, record 17, English, ciliary%20processes
correct, plural
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- processus ciliares 2, record 17, English, processus%20ciliares
Latin
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radialing pigmented ridges(from 60 to 80 in number) on the inner surface of the ciliary body of the eye; formed by the inward folding of the various layers of the choroid. 3, record 17, English, - ciliary%20processes
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The ciliary processes] ... secrete the aqueous humor into the posterior chamber of the eye. 4, record 17, English, - ciliary%20processes
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- procès ciliaires
1, record 17, French, proc%C3%A8s%20ciliaires
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- processus ciliares 2, record 17, French, processus%20ciliares
Latin
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Franges saillantes, de constitution glandulaire, appartenant au corps ciliaire du globe oculaire et sécrétant l'humeur aqueuse. 3, record 17, French, - proc%C3%A8s%20ciliaires
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 4, record 17, French, - proc%C3%A8s%20ciliaires
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-08-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- diktyoma
1, record 18, English, diktyoma
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- dictyoma 2, record 18, English, dictyoma
avoid
- medulloepithelioma of the ciliary body 3, record 18, English, medulloepithelioma%20of%20the%20ciliary%20body
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An epithelial tumor of the pars ciliaris retinae which has the structure of an embryonic retina. 4, record 18, English, - diktyoma
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It usually occurs in the young, developing slowly as a white flat lesion from the ciliary body and growing over the iris, the anterior surface of the crystalline lens, and the posterior surface of the cornea. 4, record 18, English, - diktyoma
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- diktyome
1, record 18, French, diktyome
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumeur rare de l'enfant, histologiquement bénigne, développée aux dépens de la rétine ciliaire, ayant une structure en réseau et correspondant à un médulloépithéliome. 2, record 18, French, - diktyome
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-05-25
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- ciliary body
1, record 19, English, ciliary%20body
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the uvea or vascular tunic, anterior to the ora serrata between the iris and the choroid, with the sclera outside and the vitreous and the posterior chamber inside. 2, record 19, English, - ciliary%20body
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- corps ciliaire
1, record 19, French, corps%20ciliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de l'uvée situé entre l'ora serrata et la racine de l'iris où il se trouve attaché à l'éperon scléral. 2, record 19, French, - corps%20ciliaire
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 3, record 19, French, - corps%20ciliaire
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuerpo ciliar
1, record 19, Spanish, cuerpo%20ciliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura engrosada de la túnica vascular del ojo situada entre la ora serrata y la raíz del iris que consta de dos partes: la anterior o pars plicata y la posterior o pars plana. 1, record 19, Spanish, - cuerpo%20ciliar
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-06-17
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- ciliary stroma
1, record 20, English, ciliary%20stroma
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- ciliary body stroma 2, record 20, English, ciliary%20body%20%20stroma
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erosion of one or both of the haptics into the ciliary stroma or migration through areas of zonular dehiscence, especially inferiorly, can further the progression of postoperative dislocation. 1, record 20, English, - ciliary%20stroma
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- stroma ciliaire
1, record 20, French, stroma%20ciliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fait de tissu conjonctif lâche en avant du muscle, [il fait] suite au stroma de la choroïde. Il est plus épais en avant au niveau de l'épithélium ciliaire qu'il sépare ainsi du muscle ciliaire. On y trouve des éléments cellulaires (fibroblastes, macrophages, cellules pigmentées), des fibres collagènes, des fibres élastiques, des vaisseaux. 1, record 20, French, - stroma%20ciliaire
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-06-07
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- ciliary region
1, record 21, English, ciliary%20region
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the eyeball just anterior to the ora serrata which includes the ciliary body, the ciliary processes, and neighboring structures. 1, record 21, English, - ciliary%20region
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- région ciliaire
1, record 21, French, r%C3%A9gion%20ciliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sur le pourtour de l'iris la choroïde forme un renflement annulaire, la région ciliaire, qui comprend des fibres musculaires sur lesquelles est enchâssé le cristallin. 1, record 21, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20ciliaire
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-01-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Respiratory System
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- mucociliary elevator
1, record 22, English, mucociliary%20elevator
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The airways of the respiratory tract are lined with tall, columnar, ciliated epithelium dotted with mucus-secreting cells. In a healthy body, constant ciliary activity moves the overlying blanket of mucus upward. This important cleansing mechanism is called the muco-ciliary elevator. 1, record 22, English, - mucociliary%20elevator
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- escalier mucociliaire
1, record 22, French, escalier%20mucociliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les substances insolubles forment un complexe micellaire avec le surfactant (73, 88); elles sont ensuite soit directement éliminées par le goulot d'étranglement de la jonction bronchiolo-alvéolaire par l'escalier mucociliaire, soit phagocytées avant d'être éliminées par la même voie, soit enfin passent dans l'insertitium. 1, record 22, French, - escalier%20mucociliaire
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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