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INSOMNIA DISORDER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clonazepam
1, record 1, English, clonazepam
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug used for the acute treatment of panic disorder, epilepsy, and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. The drug also has many off-label indications, including restless leg syndrome, acute mania, insomnia, and tardive dyskinesia. 2, record 1, English, - clonazepam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clonazépam
1, record 1, French, clonaz%C3%A9pam
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Benzodiazépine agoniste, [...] anticonvulsivant, myorelaxant, anxiolytique et sédatif. [Il est] indiqué dans le traitement de l'épilepsie sous toutes ses formes. 2, record 1, French, - clonaz%C3%A9pam
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clonazepam
1, record 1, Spanish, clonazepam
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- major depressive disorder
1, record 2, English, major%20depressive%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MDD 2, record 2, English, MDD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clinical depressive disorder 3, record 2, English, clinical%20depressive%20disorder
correct
- major depression 4, record 2, English, major%20depression
correct
- clinical depression 5, record 2, English, clinical%20depression
correct
- unipolar depression 2, record 2, English, unipolar%20depression
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A severe mood disorder always characterized by a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure, which can also be associated with weight variations, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diminished ability to think or concentrate, or suicidal ideation or attempts. 6, record 2, English, - major%20depressive%20disorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble dépressif caractérisé
1, record 2, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dépression caractérisée 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- trouble dépressif majeur 3, record 2, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20majeur
correct, masculine noun
- trouble dépressif clinique 4, record 2, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20clinique
correct, masculine noun
- dépression majeure 5, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20majeure
correct, feminine noun
- dépression clinique 6, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20clinique
correct, feminine noun
- dépression nerveuse 7, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20nerveuse
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- dépression unipolaire 8, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20unipolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble de l'humeur grave toujours caractérisé par une humeur dépressive ou une perte d'intérêt ou de plaisir, qui peut aussi être associée à des variations de poids, de l'insomnie ou de l'hypersomnie, de la fatigue, un sentiment de culpabilité ou une faible estime de soi, une diminution de la capacité à réfléchir ou à se concentrer, des idées suicidaires ou une tentative de suicide. 9, record 2, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans la cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux,] le terme anglo-saxon «major» a été traduit par «caractérisé» pour éviter la confusion avec la notion de sévérité. 10, record 2, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Psicología clínica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastorno depresivo mayor
1, record 2, Spanish, trastorno%20depresivo%20mayor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- insomnia
1, record 3, English, insomnia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- insomnia disorder 2, record 3, English, insomnia%20disorder
correct
- disorder of initiating and maintaining sleep 3, record 3, English, disorder%20of%20initiating%20and%20maintaining%20sleep
correct
- agrypnia 4, record 3, English, agrypnia
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A disorder characterized by an] inability to obtain the amount of sleep necessary to maintain adequate daytime behavior. 4, record 3, English, - insomnia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of insomnia disorder is dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality with complaints of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. 2, record 3, English, - insomnia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 3, English, - insomnia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- insomnie
1, record 3, French, insomnie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trouble de l'endormissement et du maintien du sommeil 2, record 3, French, trouble%20de%20l%27endormissement%20et%20du%20maintien%20du%20sommeil
correct, masculine noun
- agrypnie 3, record 3, French, agrypnie
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Trouble caractérisé par] de la difficulté à dormir suffisamment, au point où cela entrave les activités de la vie courante [...] 4, record 3, French, - insomnie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La particularité essentielle d'une insomnie est une insatisfaction liée à la quantité ou à la qualité du sommeil, associée à une plainte à propos de difficultés d'initiation ou de maintien du sommeil. 5, record 3, French, - insomnie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 6, record 3, French, - insomnie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- insomnio
1, record 3, Spanish, insomnio
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- other specified insomnia disorder
1, record 4, English, other%20specified%20insomnia%20disorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "other specified insomnia disorder" category is used in situations in which the clinician chooses to communicate the specific reason that the presentation does not meet the criteria for insomnia disorder or any specific sleep-wake disorder. 1, record 4, English, - other%20specified%20insomnia%20disorder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.09: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 4, English, - other%20specified%20insomnia%20disorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autre insomnie spécifiée
1, record 4, French, autre%20insomnie%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La catégorie «autre insomnie spécifiée» est utilisée dans les situations où le clinicien choisit de communiquer le motif pour lequel la présentation ne répond pas aux critères de l'insomnie ou d'un trouble de l'alternance veille-sommeil spécifié. 1, record 4, French, - autre%20insomnie%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.09 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 4, French, - autre%20insomnie%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- unspecified insomnia disorder
1, record 5, English, unspecified%20insomnia%20disorder
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "unspecified insomnia disorder" category is used in situations in which the clinician chooses not to specify the reason that the criteria are not met for insomnia disorder or a specific sleep-wake disorder, and includes presentations in which there is insufficient information to make a more specific diagnosis. 1, record 5, English, - unspecified%20insomnia%20disorder
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.00: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 5, English, - unspecified%20insomnia%20disorder
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insomnie non spécifiée
1, record 5, French, insomnie%20non%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La catégorie «insomnie non spécifiée» est utilisée dans les situations où le clinicien choisit de ne pas communiquer le motif pour lequel le tableau clinique ne répond pas aux critères de l'insomnie ou d'un trouble de l'alternance veille-sommeil spécifié, et comprend des présentations pour lesquelles on ne dispose pas d'informations suffisantes pour établir un diagnostic plus précis. 1, record 5, French, - insomnie%20non%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.00 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 5, French, - insomnie%20non%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shift work sleep disorder
1, record 6, English, shift%20work%20sleep%20disorder
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SWSD 2, record 6, English, SWSD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- shift work disorder 3, record 6, English, shift%20work%20disorder
correct
- SWD 3, record 6, English, SWD
correct
- SWD 3, record 6, English, SWD
- circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type 3, record 6, English, circadian%20rhythm%20sleep%20disorder%2C%20shift%20work%20type
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shift work disorder(SWD) typically presents with complaints of unrefreshing sleep, excessive sleepiness and insomnia that vary depending on the work schedule. The relationship between sleep problems and work schedule should be evident by the history. SWD is most commonly seen in association with night and early morning(before 6 a. m.) shifts. 3, record 6, English, - shift%20work%20sleep%20disorder
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.26: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 6, English, - shift%20work%20sleep%20disorder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trouble du sommeil et de l'éveil du travail posté
1, record 6, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9veil%20du%20travail%20post%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- trouble du sommeil lié au travail posté 2, record 6, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20li%C3%A9%20au%20travail%20post%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- trouble du sommeil inhérent au travail posté 3, record 6, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20inh%C3%A9rent%20au%20travail%20post%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.26 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 6, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9veil%20du%20travail%20post%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-08-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Respiratory System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sleep-related hypoventilation
1, record 7, English, sleep%2Drelated%20hypoventilation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sleep-related hypoventilation can occur independently or, more frequently, comorbid with medical or neurological disorders, medication use, or substance use disorder. Although symptoms are not mandatory to make this diagnosis, individuals often report excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent arousals and awakenings during sleep, morning headaches, and insomnia complaints. 1, record 7, English, - sleep%2Drelated%20hypoventilation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hypoventilation liée au sommeil
1, record 7, French, hypoventilation%20li%C3%A9e%20au%20sommeil
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'hypoventilation liée au sommeil peut survenir isolément ou, plus fréquemment, être comorbide avec des troubles médicaux ou neurologiques, avec l'utilisation d'un médicament ou avec un trouble de l'usage de substances. Bien que ce diagnostic ne requière aucune symptomatologie, de la somnolence diurne excessive, de fréquents éveils et microéveils pendant le sommeil, des céphalées matinales et des plaintes d'insomnie sont souvent rapportés. 1, record 7, French, - hypoventilation%20li%C3%A9e%20au%20sommeil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-12-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- familial fatal insomnia
1, record 8, English, familial%20fatal%20insomnia
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Death by sleep deprivation is not unique to rats. Fatal familial insomnia, first described about 30 years ago, is, as the name suggests, a heritable human disorder that leads first to unremitting insomnia and thence to death. 2, record 8, English, - familial%20fatal%20insomnia
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- insomnie familiale fatale
1, record 8, French, insomnie%20familiale%20fatale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prions, agents infectieux non conventionnels, sont responsables de maladies dégénératives du système nerveux (encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine, maladie de Creutzfeldt-Jakob, kuru, insomnie familiale fatale...) 1, record 8, French, - insomnie%20familiale%20fatale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dyssomniac 1, record 9, English, dyssomniac
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dyssomnia : any disorder of sleep patterned after; insomniac : an individual exhibiting insomnia. 2, record 9, English, - dyssomniac
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dyssomniaque
1, record 9, French, dyssomniaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de dormeur qui souffre d'une anomalie du sommeil et qui dérange son entourage. 2, record 9, French, - dyssomniaque
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-06-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chryptochrome
1, record 10, English, chryptochrome
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pigment found by the UNC team is called cryptochrome and absorbs blue light. Sancar said there is evidence from the studies that the pigment is in the skin and brain as well as the eye. Understanding cryptochrome's connection to the body's internal clock could change how doctors treat certain illnesses. Sleep irregularities as temporary as jet lag and as serious as insomnia could eventually be addressed with a better understanding of the circadian rhythm. Sancar said a major benefit of the research could be new treatments for people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder(SAD), a major depression that comes on with the shorter days of fall and winter. 1, record 10, English, - chryptochrome
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The UNC researchers found that cryptochrome runs on vitamin B-2, hich could mean that SAD sufferers could be treated with a vitamin regimen or perhaps with gene therapy. 1, record 10, English, - chryptochrome
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cryptochrome
1, record 10, French, cryptochrome
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Équipe de Haziz Sancar de l'Université de Caroline du Nord vient en effet de montrer que l'absence du gène de la forme prédominante du cryptochrome dans la rétine de la souris (CRY2) perturbe l'expression de PER (pour period), une protéine de l'horloge interne. 2, record 10, French, - cryptochrome
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pigment sensible à la lumière bleue impliqué dans la modulation de l'horloge interne chez Arabidopsis thaliana. 1, record 10, French, - cryptochrome
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-03-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- periodic limb movement disorder 1, record 11, English, periodic%20limb%20movement%20disorder
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Periodic limb movement disorder(nocturnal myoclonus) may cause insomnia, especially in the elderly. 1, record 11, English, - periodic%20limb%20movement%20disorder
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mouvement involontaire des membres
1, record 11, French, mouvement%20involontaire%20des%20membres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
myoclonie : secousses musculaires, brèves [...] entraînant un déplacement involontaire et instantané dans le ou les territoires intéressés 1, record 11, French, - mouvement%20involontaire%20des%20membres
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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