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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Pancreas
- Bowels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
1, record 1, English, exocrine%20pancreatic%20insufficiency
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EPI 1, record 1, English, EPI
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pancreatic exocrine insufficiency 2, record 1, English, pancreatic%20exocrine%20insufficiency
correct, noun
- PEI 3, record 1, English, PEI
correct, noun
- PEI 3, record 1, English, PEI
- pancreatic insufficiency 4, record 1, English, pancreatic%20insufficiency
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency(EPI) is a disorder caused by the failure of the pancreas to deliver a minimum [or] threshold level of specific pancreatic digestive enzymes to the intestine, leading to the maldigestion of nutrients and macronutrients, resulting in their variable deficiencies. 5, record 1, English, - exocrine%20pancreatic%20insufficiency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Pancréas
- Intestins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance pancréatique exocrine
1, record 1, French, insuffisance%20pancr%C3%A9atique%20exocrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IPE 1, record 1, French, IPE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- major salivary gland
1, record 2, English, major%20salivary%20gland
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The salivary glands are exocrine glands that make, modify and secrete saliva into the oral cavity. They are divided into two main types : the major salivary glands, which include the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands, and the minor salivary glands... 2, record 2, English, - major%20salivary%20gland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
major salivary gland: The English and Latin designations are found in the plural (major salivary glands, glandulae salivariae majores) in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - major%20salivary%20gland
Record 2, Key term(s)
- major salivary glands
- glandulae salivariae majores
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glande salivaire majeure
1, record 2, French, glande%20salivaire%20majeure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glande salivaire principale 2, record 2, French, glande%20salivaire%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les glandes salivaires majeures sont responsables de 90 % de la production salivaire, tandis que les glandes salivaires mineures produisent les 10 % restants. 3, record 2, French, - glande%20salivaire%20majeure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande salivaire majeure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - glande%20salivaire%20majeure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La désignation latine se trouve au pluriel (glandulae salivariae majores) dans la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - glande%20salivaire%20majeure
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glandulae salivariae majores
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maldigestion
1, record 3, English, maldigestion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maldigestion refers to impaired digestion of nutrients within the intestinal lumen(e. g., exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) or at the terminal digestive site of the brush border membrane of mucosal epithelial cells(e. g., lactose maldigestion). 2, record 3, English, - maldigestion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Maldigestion. Nutrients are broken down, hydrolyzed, and/or solubilized within the intestinal lumen to simpler components that can be transported by the intestinal mucosa. Bile acids solubilize dietary fat, forming micelles that are then subject to enzymatic digestion. 3, record 3, English, - maldigestion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maldigestion
1, record 3, French, maldigestion
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 maldigestion peut être la conséquence d'un déficit enzymatique en lien avec des insuffisances pancréatiques exocrines, des cholestases chroniques ou un déficit en acides biliaires lié par exemple à des troubles hépatiques ou à une colonisation bactériennes chroniques de l'intestin grêle. 2, record 3, French, - maldigestion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- muscarinic effect
1, record 4, English, muscarinic%20effect
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Muscarine, a natural product from the mushroom "Amanita muscaria, "stimulates Ach [acetylcholine](cholinergic) receptors at the parasympathetic terminal sites :exocrine glands(lacrimal, salivary, and bronchial mucous glands), cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle(gastrointestinal tract). Ach receptors at these sites and the effects of parasympathetic stimulation at these sites are termed "muscarinic. "A muscarinic effect well known to respiratory care clinicians is the increase in airway secretions after administration of Ach-like drugs, such as neostigmine. There is also a decrease in blood pressure caused by slowing of the heart and vasodilation. 2, record 4, English, - muscarinic%20effect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- effet muscarinique
1, record 4, French, effet%20muscarinique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À faible dose l'effet muscarinique se reconnaît au ralentissement cardiaque, à la diminution de la force des contractions du cœur, à la vasodilatation périphérique et à l'hypotension. 2, record 4, French, - effet%20muscarinique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacodinámica
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto muscarínico
1, record 4, Spanish, efecto%20muscar%C3%ADnico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pancreas
1, record 5, English, pancreas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large, lobulated gland located in the upper part of the abdomen behind the stomach, having both an exocrine function(secretion of digestive enzymes into the duodenum) and an endocrine function(secretion of insulin and glucagon from the islets of Langerhans). 2, record 5, English, - pancreas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pancreas: The plural form is "pancreata." 3, record 5, English, - pancreas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pancreas: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 5, English, - pancreas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A05.9.01.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 5, English, - pancreas
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pancreata
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pancréas
1, record 5, French, pancr%C3%A9as
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volumineuse glande digestive à sécrétion mixte, exocrine et endocrine, située profondément contre le rachis, derrière l'estomac [...] 2, record 5, French, - pancr%C3%A9as
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pancréas : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 5, French, - pancr%C3%A9as
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A05.9.01.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 5, French, - pancr%C3%A9as
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Páncreas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- páncreas
1, record 5, Spanish, p%C3%A1ncreas
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glándula abdominal localizada detrás del estómago cuyo jugo contribuye a la digestión, y que produce también una secreción hormonal interna (insulina). 2, record 5, Spanish, - p%C3%A1ncreas
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Pancreas
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cystic fibrosis
1, record 6, English, cystic%20fibrosis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CF 2, record 6, English, CF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mucoviscidosis 3, record 6, English, mucoviscidosis
correct
- fibrocystic disease of the pancreas 4, record 6, English, fibrocystic%20disease%20of%20the%20pancreas
correct
- pancreatic cystic fibrosis 5, record 6, English, pancreatic%20cystic%20fibrosis
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inherited autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands, causing those glands to produce abnormally thick secretions of mucus, elevation of sweat electrolytes, increased organic and enzymatic constituents of saliva, and overactivity of the autonomic nervous system. 6, record 6, English, - cystic%20fibrosis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Pancréas
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fibrose kystique
1, record 6, French, fibrose%20kystique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mucoviscidose 2, record 6, French, mucoviscidose
correct, feminine noun
- fibrose kystique du pancréas 3, record 6, French, fibrose%20kystique%20du%20pancr%C3%A9as
correct, feminine noun
- syndrome d'Andersen 4, record 6, French, syndrome%20d%27Andersen
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie autosomique récessive, symptomatique chez les homozygotes, caractérisée par un dysfonctionnement des glandes exocrines lié à un défaut congénital d’un facteur de régulation de la perméabilité membranaire, entraînant par des sécrétions anormalement visqueuses une insuffisance respiratoire chronique obstructive, une insuffisance pancréatique [et] des troubles intestinaux. 4, record 6, French, - fibrose%20kystique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les glandes à sécrétion externe sont atteintes. 4, record 6, French, - fibrose%20kystique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Páncreas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibrosis quística
1, record 6, Spanish, fibrosis%20qu%C3%ADstica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vasoactive intestinal peptide
1, record 7, English, vasoactive%20intestinal%20peptide
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- VIP 1, record 7, English, VIP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A neuroactive gastrointestinal hormone that relaxes systemic and vascular smooth muscle and stimulates the exocrine pancreas, the secretion of insulin and of cyclic-AMP formation in the small intestine. 1, record 7, English, - vasoactive%20intestinal%20peptide
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- peptide intestinal vasoactif
1, record 7, French, peptide%20intestinal%20vasoactif
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PIV 1, record 7, French, PIV
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des études sur des modèles animaux ont démontré que le monoxyde d'azote (NO) et le peptide intestinal vasoactif (PIV) sont les neurotransmetteurs responsables de la relaxation fundique. 1, record 7, French, - peptide%20intestinal%20vasoactif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biotecnología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- péptido intestinal vasoactivo
1, record 7, Spanish, p%C3%A9ptido%20intestinal%20vasoactivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VIP 1, record 7, Spanish, VIP
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura lineal de veintiocho aminoácidos [presente en] neuronas del tracto gastrointestinal, páncreas, sistema nervioso central y periférico y glándulas salivales, [...] tiene capacidad de relajar la musculatura lisa, provocar vasodilatación y broncodilatación pulmonar, relajar el esfínter esofágico inferior y estimular la secreción de agua y bicarbonato en el páncreas. 1, record 7, Spanish, - p%C3%A9ptido%20intestinal%20vasoactivo
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El VIP desempeña importantes funciones en la regulación de la motilidad intestinal y en el transporte epitelial intestinal de iones y agua. 1, record 7, Spanish, - p%C3%A9ptido%20intestinal%20vasoactivo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exocrine gland
1, record 8, English, exocrine%20gland
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compact collection of secretory cells that discharges its secretions through tubes or ducts opening on to a body surface or the gut. 2, record 8, English, - exocrine%20gland
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The liver is the human body's largest exocrine gland. Its exocrine secretion, bile, provides detergents(bile salts) needed to digest and absorb lipids, as well as bicarbonate to neutralize gastric acid. 3, record 8, English, - exocrine%20gland
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- glande exocrine
1, record 8, French, glande%20exocrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les glandes exocrines déversent leur produit de sécrétion dans le milieu extérieur (extrusion). [...] Le plus souvent, le produit de sécrétion est déversé dans le milieu extérieur soit directement soit dans une cavité de l'organisme en continuité avec le milieu extérieur, par un canal excréteur. 2, record 8, French, - glande%20exocrine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- glándula exocrina
1, record 8, Spanish, gl%C3%A1ndula%20exocrina
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glándula que vierte su secreción a través de la piel o de las mucosas, al exterior o al tubo digestivo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - gl%C3%A1ndula%20exocrina
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-08-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- exocrine
1, record 9, English, exocrine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of relating to or produced by an exocrine gland. 2, record 9, English, - exocrine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- exocrine
1, record 9, French, exocrine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Genetics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- peptidergic system
1, record 10, English, peptidergic%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peptidergic innervation = innervation peptidergique. 2, record 10, English, - peptidergic%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Request for funding] on the molecular biology of peptidergic systems ... namely studies on the mechanisms of neuropeptide maturation and degradation in Aplysia .... 1, record 10, English, - peptidergic%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Immunocytochemical localization of a galanin-like peptidergic system in the brain of 2 urodele and 2 anuaran species(Amphibia)... Peptide containing nerves are distributed to both the exocrine and endocrine pancreas [of the rat] However, differences exist in terms of density and targets of innervation for each peptidergic system [Source : PASCAL database]. 2, record 10, English, - peptidergic%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Génétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système peptidergique
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20peptidergique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : base de données PASCAL. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20peptidergique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-04-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Cytology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mixed islet cell and exocrine adenocarcinoma
1, record 11, English, mixed%20islet%20cell%20and%20exocrine%20adenocarcinoma
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Cytologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- adénocarcinome à cellules insulaires et à cellules exocrines
1, record 11, French, ad%C3%A9nocarcinome%20%C3%A0%20cellules%20insulaires%20et%20%C3%A0%20cellules%20exocrines
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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