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IMPOTENCE [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- psychosexual dysfunction
1, record 1, English, psychosexual%20dysfunction
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disturbance in sexual function(e. g., impotence, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia) presumed to be from psychological rather than physical causes. 2, record 1, English, - psychosexual%20dysfunction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
302.7: code used in the ninth edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, but not included in the tenth edition. 3, record 1, English, - psychosexual%20dysfunction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- psycho-sexual dysfunction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble des fonctions psychosexuelles
1, record 1, French, trouble%20des%20fonctions%20psychosexuelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dysfonctionnement psychosexuel 2, record 1, French, dysfonctionnement%20psychosexuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
302.7 : code de la neuvième édition de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, mais non repris dans la dixième édition. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20des%20fonctions%20psychosexuelles
Record 1, Key term(s)
- trouble des fonctions psycho-sexuelles
- dysfonctionnement psycho-sexuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Sexología
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- disfunción psicosexual
1, record 1, Spanish, disfunci%C3%B3n%20psicosexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este hecho ha provocado un incremento del interés por la calidad de vida y del conocimiento sobre los aspectos relacionados con ella, entre los cuales se incluye la disfunción psicosexual (dificultades sexuales no debidas directamente a factores físicos). 1, record 1, Spanish, - disfunci%C3%B3n%20psicosexual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- The Genitals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- erectile dysfunction
1, record 2, English, erectile%20dysfunction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- impotence 3, record 2, English, impotence
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain or sustain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse. 4, record 2, English, - erectile%20dysfunction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Organes génitaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dysfonction érectile
1, record 2, French, dysfonction%20%C3%A9rectile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DE 2, record 2, French, DE
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dysérection 3, record 2, French, dys%C3%A9rection
correct, feminine noun
- insuffisance érectile 4, record 2, French, insuffisance%20%C3%A9rectile
correct, feminine noun
- impuissance 5, record 2, French, impuissance
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dysfonction érectile (DE) est l'incapacité à atteindre ou maintenir une érection satisfaisante en vue d'un rapport sexuel. 2, record 2, French, - dysfonction%20%C3%A9rectile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Órganos genitales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- impotencia
1, record 2, Spanish, impotencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La incapacidad de un individuo para realizar el coito; se aplica sobre todo a la imposibilidad de tener una erección. 2, record 2, Spanish, - impotencia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Shy-Drager syndrome
1, record 3, English, Shy%2DDrager%20syndrome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A progressive disorder of unknown etiology that begins with symptoms of autonomic insufficiency including orthostatic hypotension, impotence in males, constipation, urinary urgency or retention, and anhidrosis [...] followed by signs of generalized neurologic dysfunction such as parkinsonian-like disturbances, cerebellar incoordination, muscle wasting and fasciculations, and coarse tremors of the legs. 1, record 3, English, - Shy%2DDrager%20syndrome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Shy et Drager
1, record 3, French, syndrome%20de%20Shy%20et%20Drager
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dysautonomie touchant surtout l'homme vers 50 ans, entraînant une hypotension orthostatique, une impuissance et des troubles sphinctériens, associés à un syndrome extrapyramidal, pyramidal ou cérébelleux. 1, record 3, French, - syndrome%20de%20Shy%20et%20Drager
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ground for annulment of marriage
1, record 4, English, ground%20for%20annulment%20of%20marriage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ground of annulment of marriage 2, record 4, English, ground%20of%20annulment%20of%20marriage
correct
- ground for nullification of marriage 2, record 4, English, ground%20for%20nullification%20of%20marriage
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The more prominent ground for annulment of marriage include the following : non-age, lack of parental consent; consanguinity and affinity; polygamy; incapacity by virtue of non-recognition of a divorce; lack of consent... ;impotence... 3, record 4, English, - ground%20for%20annulment%20of%20marriage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affinity, the relationship arising from marriage, is no longer a ground for annulment of marriage under Canadian law. 4, record 4, English, - ground%20for%20annulment%20of%20marriage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- motif d'annulation de mariage
1, record 4, French, motif%20d%27annulation%20de%20mariage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motif d'annulation de mariage : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 4, French, - motif%20d%27annulation%20de%20mariage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sexual incapacity
1, record 5, English, sexual%20incapacity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sexual incapacity must exist at the time of the marriage and throughout the marriage, although courts have frequently recognized psychological impotence manifested after the marriage has been solemnized. It must also be incurable but will be regarded as incurable when the condition can only be remedied by an operation attended by danger or when the spouse under the disability persistently refuses to undergo treatment that carries no significant risk. 2, record 5, English, - sexual%20incapacity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- incapacité sexuelle
1, record 5, French, incapacit%C3%A9%20sexuelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incapacité sexuelle : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - incapacit%C3%A9%20sexuelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- impotence
1, record 6, English, impotence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- impotency 2, record 6, English, impotency
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good overview of the essential ingredients to be proved in an action for nullity because of impotence was provided by Laidlaw J. A. in the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1944 : Rae v. Rae, [1944] 2 D. L. R. 604; summarized in Hardick(Fox v. Fox(1970), 3 F. L. R. 153(Ont.) ;(1) Impotence must exist at the time of the marriage...(2) the incapacity pleaded must be such as to render intercourse impractical...(3) the incapacity may stem from a "physical or mental or moral disability"... and(4) the impotence must be incurable... 3, record 6, English, - impotence
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
impotence; impotency : can be used for a man or a woman. 4, record 6, English, - impotence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- impuissance
1, record 6, French, impuissance
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inaptitude manifeste et apparente de l’homme ou de la femme à accomplir l’acte sexuel complet pour des raisons d’ordre physique ou psychologique. 2, record 6, French, - impuissance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
impuissance : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 3, record 6, French, - impuissance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- anorgasmy
1, record 7, English, anorgasmy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- orgastic impotence 2, record 7, English, orgastic%20impotence
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure to achieve orgasm, despite adequacy of response in earlier phases of the sexual act. 2, record 7, English, - anorgasmy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- anorgasmie
1, record 7, French, anorgasmie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anorgasmie se caractérise par l'absence d'orgasme lors de l'éjaculation et touche le plus souvent une pathologie psychiatrique majeure. 1, record 7, French, - anorgasmie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- anorgasmia
1, record 7, Spanish, anorgasmia
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- trastorno orgásmico 1, record 7, Spanish, trastorno%20org%C3%A1smico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- 5-[2-ethoxy-5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl-sulphonyl)-phenyl]-1-methyl-3-n-propyl-1,6-dihydro-7H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one
1, record 8, English, 5%2D%5B2%2Dethoxy%2D5%2D%284%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpiperazinyl%2Dsulphonyl%29%2Dphenyl%5D%2D1%2Dmethyl%2D3%2Dn%2Dpropyl%2D1%2C6%2Ddihydro%2D7H%2Dpyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 446 Patent disclosure states that the patent relates to the use of a series of pyrazolo [4, 3-d] pyrimidin-7-ones for the treatment of impotence. The disclosure then states that the present invention concerns the use of a compound of formula I. Formula I gives rise to approximately 260 quintillion chemical compounds. The disclosure classifies these 260 quintillion compounds into four categories : a preferred group of compounds, a more preferred group of compounds; a particularly preferred group of compounds : and a list of especially preferred individual compounds of the invention. Included in the list of especially preferred individual compounds is 5-[2-ethoxy-5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl-sulphonyl)-phenyl]-1-methyl-3-n-propyl-1, 6-dihydro-7H-pyrazolo[ 4, 3-d] pyrimidin-7-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2, record 8, English, - 5%2D%5B2%2Dethoxy%2D5%2D%284%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpiperazinyl%2Dsulphonyl%29%2Dphenyl%5D%2D1%2Dmethyl%2D3%2Dn%2Dpropyl%2D1%2C6%2Ddihydro%2D7H%2Dpyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H and d: these letters must be italicized. 3, record 8, English, - 5%2D%5B2%2Dethoxy%2D5%2D%284%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpiperazinyl%2Dsulphonyl%29%2Dphenyl%5D%2D1%2Dmethyl%2D3%2Dn%2Dpropyl%2D1%2C6%2Ddihydro%2D7H%2Dpyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- 5-[2-éthoxy-5-(4-méthyl-1-pipérazinylsulfonyl)phényl]-1-méthyl-3-n-propyl-1,6-dihydro-7H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one
1, record 8, French, 5%2D%5B2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%2D5%2D%284%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2Dpip%C3%A9razinylsulfonyl%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5D%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dn%2Dpropyl%2D1%2C6%2Ddihydro%2D7H%2Dpyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H et d : ces lettres s'écrivent en italique. 1, record 8, French, - 5%2D%5B2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%2D5%2D%284%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2Dpip%C3%A9razinylsulfonyl%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5D%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dn%2Dpropyl%2D1%2C6%2Ddihydro%2D7H%2Dpyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pyrazolo [4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one
1, record 9, English, pyrazolo%20%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 446 Patent disclosure states that the patent relates to the use of a series of pyrazolo [4, 3-d] pyrimidin-7-ones for the treatment of impotence. The disclosure then states that the present invention concerns the use of a compound of formula I. Formula I gives rise to approximately 260 quintillion chemical compounds. The disclosure classifies these 260 quintillion compounds into four categories : a preferred group of compounds, a more preferred group of compounds; a particularly preferred group of compounds : and a list of especially preferred individual compounds of the invention. Included in the list of especially preferred individual compounds is 5-[2-ethoxy-5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl-sulphonyl)-phenyl]-1-methyl-3-n-propyl-1, 6-dihydro-7H-pyrazolo[ 4, 3-d] pyrimidin-7-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2, record 9, English, - pyrazolo%20%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d: this letter must be italicized. 3, record 9, English, - pyrazolo%20%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one
1, record 9, French, pyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d : cette lettre s'écrit en italique. 1, record 9, French, - pyrazolo%5B4%2C3%2Dd%5Dpyrimidin%2D7%2Done
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Urinary Tract
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Cushing syndrome
1, record 10, English, Cushing%20syndrome
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Cushing’s syndrome 1, record 10, English, Cushing%26rsquo%3Bs%20syndrome
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition, more commonly seen in females, due to hyperadrenocorticism resulting from neoplasms of the adrenal cortex or the anterior lobe of the pituitary, or to prolonged excessive intake of glucocorticoids for therapeutic purposes. 1, record 10, English, - Cushing%20syndrome
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The symptoms and signs may include rapidly developing adiposity of the face, neck, and trunk, kyphosis caused by osteoporosis of the spine, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, amenorrhea, hypertrichosis in females, impotence in males, dusky complexion with purple markings, polycythemia, pain in the abdomen and back, and muscular wasting and weakness. When secondary to excessive pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropin, it is known as Cushing's disease. 1, record 10, English, - Cushing%20syndrome
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareil urinaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Cushing
1, record 10, French, syndrome%20de%20Cushing
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndrome dû à l'hyperproduction de glucocorticoïdes par la corticosurrénale, d'étiologie variée : tumeur surrénalienne bénigne ou maligne, hyperplasie de la corticosurrénale à la suite d'une hypersécrétion d'hormone corticotrope par l'hypophyse ou d'origine extrahypophysaire. 1, record 10, French, - syndrome%20de%20Cushing
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías urinarias
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de Cushing
1, record 10, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Cushing
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-03-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- agenesis 1, record 11, English, agenesis
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sterility or impotence. 1, record 11, English, - agenesis
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agénésie
1, record 11, French, ag%C3%A9n%C3%A9sie
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incapacité d'engendrer; stérilité, impuissance. 1, record 11, French, - ag%C3%A9n%C3%A9sie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- agenesia
1, record 11, Spanish, agenesia
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-01-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- breeding ground
1, record 12, English, breeding%20ground
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More ominously, the impotence of their governing structures makes them potential breeding grounds or safe havens for terrorism and organized crime. 1, record 12, English, - breeding%20ground
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- terrain fertile
1, record 12, French, terrain%20fertile
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce qui est plus inquiétant, c'est que l'impuissance de leurs structures de gouvernement en fait des terrains fertiles ou des refuges pour le terrorisme et le crime organisé. 1, record 12, French, - terrain%20fertile
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Toxicology
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- reproductive health hazard
1, record 13, English, reproductive%20health%20hazard
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- reproductive hazard 2, record 13, English, reproductive%20hazard
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any agent that has a harmful effect on the adult male or female reproductive system or the developing fetus or child. 1, record 13, English, - reproductive%20health%20hazard
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemicals which cause reproductive effects in the absence of other significant harmful effects are regarded as true reproductive hazards. 3, record 13, English, - reproductive%20health%20hazard
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such hazards affect people in several ways, including loss of sexual drive, mental disorders, impotence, infertility, sterility, mutagenic effects on germ cells, teratogenic effects on the fetus, and transplacental carcinogenesis. 4, record 13, English, - reproductive%20health%20hazard
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Toxicologie
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- danger pour la reproduction
1, record 13, French, danger%20pour%20la%20reproduction
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- produit génésotoxique 2, record 13, French, produit%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9sotoxique
masculine noun
- produit nocif pour l'appareil reproducteur 2, record 13, French, produit%20nocif%20pour%20l%27appareil%20reproducteur
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- produit nocif envers les fonctions de la génération 2, record 13, French, produit%20nocif%20envers%20les%20fonctions%20de%20la%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
proposal, masculine noun
- produit nocif à l'égard des fonctions de la reproduction 2, record 13, French, produit%20nocif%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9gard%20des%20fonctions%20de%20la%20reproduction
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans les cas où une substance présente un danger pour la reproduction en l'absence d'autres effets toxiques [...] on peut véritablement parler de danger pour la reproduction. Il y a très peu de produits chimiques utilisés en milieu de travail qui présentent de tels risques pour la reproduction. 3, record 13, French, - danger%20pour%20la%20reproduction
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Danger» ou «produit nocif», selon que l'on désire mettre l'accent sur le produit dangereux ou sur le danger que représente l'emploi dudit produit. 4, record 13, French, - danger%20pour%20la%20reproduction
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génération : Fonction par laquelle les êtres organisés se reproduisent; reproduction. 5, record 13, French, - danger%20pour%20la%20reproduction
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Toxicología
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- peligro para la salud reproductora
1, record 13, Spanish, peligro%20para%20la%20salud%20reproductora
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-08-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pelvic surgery
1, record 14, English, pelvic%20surgery
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disorders of peripheral autonomic nerve function that cause impotence include extensive pelvic surgery, such as aortoiliac bypass, pelvic lymph node dissection, abdominoperineal resection of the rectum, lumbar sympathectomy, and prostatectomy; diabetes; and other conditions causing peripheral autonomic and sensory neuropathy. 2, record 14, English, - pelvic%20surgery
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie pelvienne
1, record 14, French, chirurgie%20pelvienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les inflammations chroniques] regroupent essentiellement les hydrocèles avec pachy-vaginalite et constituent la cause principale de grosse bourse chronique chez l'homme âgé. Elles sont consécutives à des causes très diverses, la plus fréquente étant une inflammation des éléments de voisinage mais aussi une chirurgie pelvienne (cure de hernie inguinale en particulier). 2, record 14, French, - chirurgie%20pelvienne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-09-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Psychology (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hormonal sex reassignment 1, record 15, English, hormonal%20sex%20reassignment
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
...refers to the administration of androgens to genotypic and phenotypic females, and the administration of estrogens and/or progesterones to genotypic and phenotypic males, for the purpose of effecting somatic changes in order for the patient to more closely approximate the physical appearance of the genotypically other sex. [Taken from "Standards of Care (Revised draft, 1/90) The hormonal and surgical sex reassignment of gender dysphoric persons", cited in INTERNET] 1, record 15, English, - hormonal%20sex%20reassignment
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hormonal sex reassignment does not refer to the administration of hormones for the purpose of medical care and/or research conducted for the treatment or study of non-gender dysphoric medical conditions(e. g., aplastic anemia, impotence, cancer, etc.).(Taken from "Standards of Care...) 1, record 15, English, - hormonal%20sex%20reassignment
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- traitement hormonal pour changement de sexe
1, record 15, French, traitement%20hormonal%20pour%20changement%20de%20sexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le traitement hormonal et/ou chirurgical pour changement de sexe doit être réservé à la dysphorie ou insatisfaction de genre, et exclure les états tels que homosexualité, transvestisme, etc. 1, record 15, French, - traitement%20hormonal%20pour%20changement%20de%20sexe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1995-01-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
- The Genitals
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- flexible rod implant 1, record 16, English, flexible%20rod%20implant
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two basic types of penile implants(to treat physical impotence) : inflatable implants and flexible rod implants. 1, record 16, English, - flexible%20rod%20implant
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
- Organes génitaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- prothèse semi-rigide
1, record 16, French, proth%C3%A8se%20semi%2Drigide
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on distingue trois types de prothèses péniennes : les prothèses semi-rigides, les prothèses à pivot, les prothèses gonflables [...] Si [les prothèses semi-rigides] diffèrent par la forme, elles présentent deux points communs : d'une part le matériau qui les compose : élastomère de silicone, qui leur confère une bonne tolérance, une adéquate rigidité ainsi qu'une flexibilité satisfaisante [...] 1, record 16, French, - proth%C3%A8se%20semi%2Drigide
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1992-10-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- erectile impotence
1, record 17, English, erectile%20impotence
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Penile implant for erectile impotence 2, record 17, English, - erectile%20impotence
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and example extracted from PASCAL data base. 2, record 17, English, - erectile%20impotence
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- absence d'érection
1, record 17, French, absence%20d%27%C3%A9rection
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Implant pénien pour absence d'érection. 1, record 17, French, - absence%20d%27%C3%A9rection
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent et exemple tirés de la base de données PASCAL. 1, record 17, French, - absence%20d%27%C3%A9rection
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1987-01-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- sex therapy
1, record 18, English, sex%20therapy
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the treatment of sexual problems, such as impotence and frigidity, by techniques involving counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification. 2, record 18, English, - sex%20therapy
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- thérapie sexuelle
1, record 18, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20sexuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- sexothérapie 2, record 18, French, sexoth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masters & Johnson ont créé une thérapie sexuelle. 1, record 18, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20sexuelle
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- inflatable penile implant
1, record 19, English, inflatable%20penile%20implant
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- inflatable penile prosthesis 1, record 19, English, inflatable%20penile%20prosthesis
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The author of this review reports his experience with 100 consecutively presenting patients who had an inflatable penile prosthesis implanted for treatment of chronic erectile impotence. 1, record 19, English, - inflatable%20penile%20implant
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- prothèse pénienne gonflable
1, record 19, French, proth%C3%A8se%20p%C3%A9nienne%20gonflable
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-09-04
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- vasculogenic impotence 1, record 20, English, vasculogenic%20impotence
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- impuissance d'étiologie vasculaire 1, record 20, French, impuissance%20d%27%C3%A9tiologie%20vasculaire
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1984-06-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Mental Disorders
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- psychic impotence
1, record 21, English, psychic%20impotence
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impotence resulting from psychological factors. 1, record 21, English, - psychic%20impotence
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Troubles mentaux
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- impuissance psychique
1, record 21, French, impuissance%20psychique
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'impuissance psychique (...) ne relève parfois, en première analyse, que d'une inhibition émotive dont sont victimes des obsédés et des phobiques (...) 1, record 21, French, - impuissance%20psychique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1983-09-30
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- primary impotence 1, record 22, English, primary%20impotence
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- impuissance primaire 1, record 22, French, impuissance%20primaire
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1983-09-30
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- secondary impotence 1, record 23, English, secondary%20impotence
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- impuissance secondaire 1, record 23, French, impuissance%20secondaire
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1981-06-23
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
- Mental Disorders
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- anal impotence
1, record 24, English, anal%20impotence
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inability to excrete in the presence of others. 1, record 24, English, - anal%20impotence
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
- Troubles mentaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- impuissance anale
1, record 24, French, impuissance%20anale
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1979-08-07
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- orgone box
1, record 25, English, orgone%20box
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- orgone-energy accumulator 1, record 25, English, orgone%2Denergy%20accumulator
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cabinetlike device constructed of layers of wood and other materials, as tin, claimed by its inventor, Wilhelm Reich, to restore orgone energy to persons sitting in it, thereby aiding in the cure of impotence, cancer, the common cold, etc. 1, record 25, English, - orgone%20box
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- accumulateur d'orgone
1, record 25, French, accumulateur%20d%27orgone
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Wilhelm Reich] poursuit ses travaux sur les «bions», vésicules chargées d'énergie électrique, le protoplasme, la biopathie du cancer et les moyens d'augmenter la résistance du malade à l'aide des accumulateurs d'orgone [...] 1, record 25, French, - accumulateur%20d%27orgone
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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