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HEEL REST [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plantar heel pain
1, record 1, English, plantar%20heel%20pain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Discomfort on the bottom of the heel is principally a contact or weight-bearing sensation. Direct pressure stimulates nerve endings, ramifying in the heel pad and periosteum from the posterior or tibial and peroneal branches to the calcaneal zone... Plantar heel pain occurs very rarely at rest, taking the form of a poorly localized aching sensation, principally along the edge-either the medial or the lateral aspect. 2, record 1, English, - plantar%20heel%20pain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- talalgie plantaire
1, record 1, French, talalgie%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur siégeant à la face plantaire du talon. 2, record 1, French, - talalgie%20plantaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- talalgia plantar
1, record 1, Spanish, talalgia%20plantar
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrodiagnosis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- single-photon absorptiometry
1, record 2, English, single%2Dphoton%20absorptiometry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Single-photon absorptiometry : This procedure is widely available, relatively inexpensive, and reasonably accurate and exposes the individual to little radiation. However, it does not directly measure vertebral or femoral bone density. Instead, bone density in the lower leg bones or heel is measured, and the results are assumed to apply to the rest of the skeleton. 1, record 2, English, - single%2Dphoton%20absorptiometry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électrodiagnostiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- absorptiométrie monophotonique
1, record 2, French, absorptiom%C3%A9trie%20monophotonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heel loop
1, record 3, English, heel%20loop
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heel loop is usually made of nylon and attaches to the back surface of the foot rest. It provides support to the heel and helps to keep the foot positioned on the center of the foot rest. 1, record 3, English, - heel%20loop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- talonnière
1, record 3, French, talonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- courroie de talon 1, record 3, French, courroie%20de%20talon
correct, feminine noun
- sangle talonnière 2, record 3, French, sangle%20talonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Petite courroie qui] empêche les pieds de glisser hors des appui-pieds. 1, record 3, French, - talonni%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heel rest
1, record 4, English, heel%20rest
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- talon d'appui
1, record 4, French, talon%20d%27appui
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- talon de support 2, record 4, French, talon%20de%20support
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie du batteur électrique. 3, record 4, French, - talon%20d%27appui
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- arm rest
1, record 5, English, arm%20rest
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- armrest 1, record 5, English, armrest
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examples of wheelchair components are the following : armrest, narrowing attachment, belt, extension brake, curb climber, cushion, antitip device, footrest, handrim, hill holder, leg rest, heel loops, and toe loops. 1, record 5, English, - arm%20rest
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appui-bras
1, record 5, French, appui%2Dbras
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- appuie-bras 1, record 5, French, appuie%2Dbras
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Support pour appuyer le bras. 1, record 5, French, - appui%2Dbras
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des appuis-bras; des appuie-bras. 1, record 5, French, - appui%2Dbras
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electronic iron
1, record 6, English, electronic%20iron
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Electronic Iron. 30 Second Shut-Down : If accidentally tipped or left in ironing position without movement. 10 Minute Shut-Off : If let standing on heel rest without moving. 1, record 6, English, - electronic%20iron
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fer électronique
1, record 6, French, fer%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fer électronique. Arrêt au bout de 30 secondes : Il se ferme en cas de basculement accidentel ou si on le laisse à plat sans le déplacer. Arrêt au bout de 10 minutes : Si on le laisse sur son talon d'appui sans l'utiliser. 1, record 6, French, - fer%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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