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INJURY MECHANISM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photic retinopathy
1, record 1, English, photic%20retinopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PR 2, record 1, English, PR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Photic retinopathy is a generalized term for light-induced retinal damage. It is most often due to inadvertent exposure. Examples include retinal damage induced by solar viewing or the operating microscope. The mechanism is typically photochemical, and this may be enhanced by elevated tissue temperature and increased blood oxygen tension.... The extent of retinal injury and the likelihood of visual recovery depend on multiple factors, including the location and area of exposed retina, the duration, intensity, and spectrum of the light source, and host susceptibility factors, such as age, nutritional status, ocular pigmentation, core temperature, clarity of ocular media, and pre-existing retinal disease. 3, record 1, English, - photic%20retinopathy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solar retinopathy is an example of photic retinopathy. 4, record 1, English, - photic%20retinopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rétinopathie photique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9tinopathie%20photique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rétinopathie solaire est un exemple d'une rétinopathie photique. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9tinopathie%20photique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- injury mechanism
1, record 2, English, injury%20mechanism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mechanism of injury 2, record 2, English, mechanism%20of%20injury
correct
- MOI 3, record 2, English, MOI
correct
- MOI 3, record 2, English, MOI
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The manner in which a physical injury occurred ... 3, record 2, English, - injury%20mechanism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de blessure
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20blessure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de survenue d'une blessure. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20blessure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- whiplash-associated disorder
1, record 3, English, whiplash%2Dassociated%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WAD 1, record 3, English, WAD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It may result from rear-end or side-impact motor vehicle collisions, but can also occur during diving or other mishaps. The impact may result in bony or soft-tissue injuries(whiplash injury), which in turn may lead to a variety of clinical manifestations(whiplash-associated disorders—WAD). 1, record 3, English, - whiplash%2Dassociated%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble associé au coup de fouet cervical
1, record 3, French, trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TACF 2, record 3, French, TACF
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les troubles associés au coup de fouet cervical sont dus à un choc arrière subi dans un accident de véhicule automobile. Ils résultent du brusque mouvement de flexion et d’extension de la tête qui fait suite au choc et qui provoque une inflammation des tissus mous de la colonne cervicale. 3, record 3, French, - trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trouble associé au coup de fouet cervical : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 4, record 3, French, - trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
Record 3, Key term(s)
- troubles associés au coup de fouet cervical
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- medical surveillance programme
1, record 4, English, medical%20surveillance%20programme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- medical surveillance program 2, record 4, English, medical%20surveillance%20program
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A program designed to prevent and detect personnel illness related to exposure to infectious material or toxins. 2, record 4, English, - medical%20surveillance%20programme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The focus of the program is primarily preventative, but provides a response mechanism through which a potential infection can be identified and treated before serious injury or disease occurs. 2, record 4, English, - medical%20surveillance%20programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- programme de surveillance médicale
1, record 4, French, programme%20de%20surveillance%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme conçu pour prévenir et déceler les maladies liées à une exposition à des matières infectieuses ou à des toxines chez le personnel. 2, record 4, French, - programme%20de%20surveillance%20m%C3%A9dicale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’accent est principalement mis sur la prévention, mais le programme prévoit un mécanisme d’intervention par lequel une infection potentielle est décelée et traitée avant qu’il n’en résulte une atteinte ou une maladie grave. 2, record 4, French, - programme%20de%20surveillance%20m%C3%A9dicale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa de vigilancia médica
1, record 4, Spanish, programa%20de%20vigilancia%20m%C3%A9dica
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- secondary dentin
1, record 5, English, secondary%20dentin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formed within the pulp chamber after the tooth is fully formed. 1, record 5, English, - secondary%20dentin
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is protective mechanism whereby the pulp seeks to deal itself off rom injury such as decay of the crown. 1, record 5, English, - secondary%20dentin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dentine réactionnelle
1, record 5, French, dentine%20r%C3%A9actionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dentine formée dans la chambre pulpaire, après la formation complète de la dent. 1, record 5, French, - dentine%20r%C3%A9actionnelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un mécanisme de défense par lequel la pulpe cherche à réparer une lésion telle qu'une carie de la couronne. 1, record 5, French, - dentine%20r%C3%A9actionnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-12-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- passive hyperextension 1, record 6, English, passive%20hyperextension
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passive hyperextension is a rare mechanism of injury of knee ligaments in clinical practice. 1, record 6, English, - passive%20hyperextension
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hyperextension passive
1, record 6, French, hyperextension%20passive
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- HEP 2, record 6, French, HEP
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hyperextension passive du genou (HEP) est un mécanisme lésionnel rare, susceptible de provoquer des lésions ligamentaires graves et encore mal définies. 1, record 6, French, - hyperextension%20passive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- open reduction internal fixation
1, record 7, English, open%20reduction%20internal%20fixation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ORIF 2, record 7, English, ORIF
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mechanism of injury was a combined anteroposterior crushing force that caused axial disruption of the carpus and the metacarpals and wrist hyperextension that caused the transtriquetral lumate dislocation. Our patient was treated with open reduction and internal fixation with good result. 3, record 7, English, - open%20reduction%20internal%20fixation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fixation interne par réduction chirurgicale
1, record 7, French, fixation%20interne%20par%20r%C3%A9duction%20chirurgicale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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