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HEAT INTOLERANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cold intolerance
1, record 1, English, cold%20intolerance
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intolerance to cold 2, record 1, English, intolerance%20to%20cold
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The major reduction in energy expenditure and oxygen consumption in hypothyroidism is accompanied by reduced utilization of a variety of substrates. These changes result in lessened heat production, and this is probably the major cause of the cold intolerance so characteristic of hypothyroidism. 1, record 1, English, - cold%20intolerance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cold intolerance: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 1, English, - cold%20intolerance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frilosité
1, record 1, French, frilosit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- intolérance au froid 2, record 1, French, intol%C3%A9rance%20au%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation subjective d'avoir toujours froid s'observant principalement dans les affections endocriniennes aiguës ou chroniques, notamment le dysfonctionnement thyroïdien. 2, record 1, French, - frilosit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frilosité : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 1, French, - frilosit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- intolerancia al frío
1, record 1, Spanish, intolerancia%20al%20fr%C3%ADo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heat intolerance
1, record 2, English, heat%20intolerance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- intolerance to heat 2, record 2, English, intolerance%20to%20heat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority of patients with hyperthyroidism are readily diagnosed clinically. The complaints of nervousness, heat intolerance, weight loss(often despite increased appetite), sweating, palpitations, and diarrhea make a characteristic anamnesis. 1, record 2, English, - heat%20intolerance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "heat intolerance" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 2, English, - heat%20intolerance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- thermophobie
1, record 2, French, thermophobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- intolérance à la chaleur 2, record 2, French, intol%C3%A9rance%20%C3%A0%20la%20chaleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation permanente de chaleur excessive, observée notamment dans les états d'hyperthyroïdie. 1, record 2, French, - thermophobie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermophobie : terme rarement utilisé au Canada. 3, record 2, French, - thermophobie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme "thermophobie" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 2, French, - thermophobie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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