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GENITAL TRACT [22 records]

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Record 1 2021-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
CONT

In the mouse and other mammals studied, including man, ejaculated spermatozoa cannot immediately fertilize an egg. They require a certain period of residence in the female genital tract to become functionally competent cells. As spermatozoa traverse through the female genital tract, they undergo multiple biochemical and physiological changes collectively referred to as capacitation. Only capacitated spermatozoa interact with the extracellular egg coat, the zona pellucida.

OBS

capacitated spermatozoon: The plural form is "capacitated spermatozoa."

Key term(s)
  • capacitated spermatozoa

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
CONT

Au cours de cette remontée des voies génitales féminines, les gamètes masculins ont subi des transformations discrètes, mais nécessaires à l'acquisition de leur pouvoir fécondant, et qui constituent la capacitation. [...] Seuls les spermatozoïdes capacités peuvent réaliser les phases ultérieures de la fécondation.

CONT

La capacitation est réversible : des spermatozoïdes capacités peuvent perdre les caractéristiques acquises au cours de la capacitation s'ils sont replacés dans le liquide séminal.

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Genetics
DEF

... an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer.

CONT

Immune surveillance is known to operate in the rejection of tumour cells in persons with hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, also called Lynch syndrome.

OBS

Two types [of HNPCC] have been distinguished : in type 1, all affected persons have colorectal cancers; in type 2, some family members have cancers in other parts of the body, such as the female genital tract, stomach, brain, breast, or urinary tract.

Key term(s)
  • Lynch’s syndrome
  • hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer
  • familial non-polyposis colon cancer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Génétique
DEF

Forme familiale de cancer rectocolique à transmission autosomique récessive.

CONT

Les gènes dont l'altération est associée à l'existence d'un syndrome HNPCC appartiennent à la famille des gènes de réparation des mésappariements de l'ADN [...], autrement dit dans le contrôle de la fidélité de la réplication : MSH2, MLH1 et MSH6 sont impliqués, par ordre décroissant de fréquence, dans respectivement 35 %, 25 % et 2 % des cas.

OBS

HNPCC : sigle emprunté à l'anglais; correspond au terme hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Genitourinary Tract
  • Medical Staff
DEF

[A physician] concerned with diseases of the female genital tract, as well as endocrinology and reproductive physiology of the female.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Appareil génito-urinaire
  • Personnel médical
DEF

Médecin spécialiste de l'appareil génital féminin.

CONT

Il existe de nombreux motifs pour aller consulter un gynécologue. Citons notamment : une affection du sein (comme une grosseur); un problème à l’utérus ou au vagin (tels que des douleurs, des saignements, des pertes anormales); un besoin de contraception (pilule, stérilet, etc); la consultation d'un gynécologue en cas de grossesse, pour un suivi; lors de la ménopause; ou encore en cas de problème de fertilité.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
DEF

The internal and external reproductive organs of both males and females.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
OBS

Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
CONT

Antisperm antibodies(anti-spermatozoa antibodies, sperm antibodies) in the form of autoantibodies in male and alloantibodies in female patients directed against sperm antigens may prevent fertilization of the oocyte into the female genital tract and are therefore one of the major reasons for an immunologically induced infertility.

Key term(s)
  • antispermatozoa antibody

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Anticorps que l'homme et la femme peuvent produire contre les spermatozoïdes, altérant leur motilité et l'interaction entre le sperme et la glaire cervicale et ayant des conséquences sur la fécondation.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
DEF

A species with four flagella found in the vagina and male genital tract, usually transmitted by coitus.

OBS

Vaginal trichomoniasis may be asymptomatic or it may be manifested by severe vaginitis associated with discharge, burning, pruritus, and chafing; infection in the male may produce urethritis, enlargement of the prostate, and epididymitis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

Trichomonas pouvant infecter l'appareil génito-urinaire.

CONT

Infection à Trichomonas vaginalis.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • The Genitals
DEF

A rare malignant tumor of the female genital tract, resembling a renal cell carcinoma and containing tubules or small cysts with some cells that are hobnail-shaped and others whose cytoplasm is clear, containing abundant glycogen and inconspicuous stroma.

OBS

Clear cell adenocarcinoma may occur in the ovary, uterus, cervix or vagina.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Organes génitaux

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • The Genitals
DEF

A rare malignant tumor of the female genital tract, most often the ovary, formerly considered to be derived from mesonephric rests.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Organes génitaux

Spanish

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Record 9 2010-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Fecal radioiodide excretion following intravenous injection of (131) I-albumin and (125) I-immunoglobulin G in chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

CONT

The thyroid in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. I. Thyroid radioiodide uptake and urinary iodine excretion.

CONT

The distribution of radioiodide in the genital tract of the ewe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine nucléaire
  • Biochimie
CONT

Excrétion fécale d'iodures radioactifs après injection intraveineuse d'albumine - (131) I et d'immunoglobuline G - (125) dans les maladies inflammatoires intestinales.

CONT

Incorporation de l'iode radioactif par la thyroïde et excrétion urinaire d'iode.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicina nuclear
  • Bioquímica
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Record 10 2010-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

Any disease or lesion with which Fusobacterium necrophorum is associated.

OBS

It includes necrotic laryngitis [...], necrotic stomatitis of calves, necrotic rhinitis of pigs [...], foot rot of cattle [...], foot abscess of sheep [...], postparturient necrosis of the vagina and uterus, focal necrosis of the liver of cattle and sheep, quittor of horses [...], and numerous other necrotic lesions in ruminants and, less commonly, in pigs, horses, fowl, and rabbits. F. necrophorum is probably a secondary invader rather than a primary etiologic agent and is usually present as part of a mixed infection. However, its necrotizing exotoxin undoubtedly plays a role in the production of characteristic lesions. It is part of the normal flora of the mouth, intestine, and genital tract of many herbivores and omnivores and it is widespread in the environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Pathologie provoquée par une bactérie : le bacille de la nécrose Spherophorus (ou Fusobacterium) necrophorum, qui agit au niveau de la peau, des muqueuses et même d'autres organes, en y faisant apparaître des lésions et des suppurations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
DEF

Enfermedad [...] producida por una bacteria llamada Fusobacterium necrophorum, está considerada [como] una patología secundaria a otras enfermedades.

CONT

[La] necrobacilosis [se caracteriza por presentar] lesiones [...] en el labio inferior [que con el tiempo] pasan a ser abscesos que contienen un material purulento [con] una cápsula dura, fibrosa, con poca tendencia a romperse y drenar. [Cuando] la enfermedad progresa a la ulceración y a la necrosis en la región de la cara, cabeza y cuello de los tejidos subcutáneos [y] el hígado y los pulmones se ven afectados, el animal muere en unas semanas.

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Record 11 2009-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Human Diseases
CONT

test of cure. STD [sexually transmitted diseases] The re-culturing of a site of initial infection -- eg, gonorrhea, to determine whether the [patient] is cured.

CONT

Infection of the lower genital tract with Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the commonest sexually transmitted diseases. It is common clinical practice following treatment to repeat microbiological tests to ensure chlamydiae have been eradicated. This study was undertaken to investigate whether such a test of cure(TOC) is necessary and if so whether enzyme immunoassay(EIA) or cell-culture is the more appropriate test and how long after completion of treatment it should be done.

CONT

Because successful treatment rates are high, a test of cure is not usually performed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Maladies humaines
CONT

Un test de guérison devrait être effectué de 3 à 4 semaines après la fin du traitement complet afin d'éviter tout faux résultat positif causé par la présence d'organismes non viables [...]

CONT

L'infection à Chlamydia se traite par des antibiotiques comme la doxycycline, l'érythromycine ou l'azithromycine. Prenez toutes les pilules qui vous ont été prescrites, même si vos symptômes ont disparu. Subissez un test de suivi après quatre semaines.

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
DEF

Acute or chronic inflammation in the pelvic cavity, particularly, suppurative lesions of the upper female genital tract...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

[Infection] des voies génitales supérieures féminines pouvant se localiser dans l'endomètre, les trompes de Fallope, le péritoine pelvien ou les structures contiguës.

OBS

Initialement, il n'y avait pas d'équivalent français. Là où les auteurs anglophones utilisaient le terme générique «pelvic inflammatory disease», les experts francophones préfèraient un terme spécifique désignant une infection précise («annexite», «salpingite», etc.). Actuellement, le recours à un équivalent français est de plus en plus fréquent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Órganos genitales
OBS

Compárese con cervicitis.

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Record 13 2006-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

A position in which the patient lies on the back, thighs flexed on the abdomen, legs on thighs, thighs abducted.

OBS

This is used in genital tract operations, vaginal hysterectomy, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urethra and bladder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie

Spanish

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Record 14 2004-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
DEF

That branch of medicine which concerns itself with the urinary tract in both male and female, and with the genital organs in the male.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
DEF

Branche médicochirurgicale qui traite des affections des voies urinaires et par extension des maladies génito-urinaires chez l'homme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organización médica y hospitalaria
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Record 15 2004-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
OBS

This method is based on the identification of the time of ovulation and then abstinence from sexual intercourse around this time. The ovum is fertilizable for about 12 to 24 hours only, but sperm have been found to be viable in the female genital tract for up to 5 days. It becomes imperative... that the couple... avoid coitus well in advance of the time of ovulation if this method is to prove successful.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
OBS

Cette méthode se base sur l'alternance de la période de stérilité et de fertilité féminine. Elle comporte donc l'acceptation d'une continence périodique au moment de l'ovulation.

Spanish

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Record 16 2000-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Staff
DEF

A physician who specializes in the practice of urology.

OBS

urology : The branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes and the genital tract in the male....

Key term(s)
  • urinologist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel médical
DEF

Spécialiste d'urologie.

Key term(s)
  • urologiste

Spanish

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Record 17 1997-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
  • Immunology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
  • Immunologie
OBS

Source(s) : Vocabulaire du SIDA - Terminologie.

Spanish

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Record 18 1993-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

a Committee Opinion of The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada (SOGC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Opinion de comité du SOGC

Spanish

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Record 19 1989-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
DEF

in some gastropods an organ of the male genital tract that bears the penis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés

Spanish

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Record 20 1988-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
  • The Genitals
  • Human Diseases
CONT

Lower Genital Tract Infections in Women. Infections of the female genitourinary tract produce a variety of syndromes, often with overlapping symptoms(dysuria, vaginal discharge, vulvar irritation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
  • Organes génitaux
  • Maladies humaines
OBS

Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 21 1987-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
OBS

Canada Diseases Weekly Report.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
OBS

Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 22 1986-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

Ureaplasma : A genus of mycoplasmas that liberate ammonia from urea. They were formerly known as T-strains because they form tiny colonies. The species of human occurrence, Ureaplasma urealyticum, is frequently found in the genital tract and may cause nongonococcal urethritis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
OBS

Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada.

Spanish

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