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MELANIN [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pheomelanin
1, record 1, English, pheomelanin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reddish-yellow sulfur-containing melanin pigment formed in the presence of cysteine. 2, record 1, English, - pheomelanin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phéomélanine
1, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9om%C3%A9lanine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mélanines [...] Il en existe deux types qui diffèrent par leur structure et leur composition : l'eumélanine, de couleur noire ou brune, et la phéomélanine, de couleur jaune ou rouge à teneur en soufre élevée (cystéine et glutathion). La première est trouvée dans les yeux des mammifères et les cheveux noirs [chez l'humain], tandis que la seconde est essentiellement présente dans les cheveux roux et vraisemblablement dans les taches de rousseur. 2, record 1, French, - ph%C3%A9om%C3%A9lanine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- feomelanina
1, record 1, Spanish, feomelanina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[M]elaninas sintetizadas como un pigmento de color claro, amarillo rojizo, en los melanosomas, producto de la polimerización de derivados 5,6-dihidroxicarboxílicos de la dopa [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - feomelanina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- eumelanin
1, record 2, English, eumelanin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brown to black pigment that is the most common form of melanin and whose functions include protecting the epidermis against damage from ultraviolet radiation. 2, record 2, English, - eumelanin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eumélanine
1, record 2, French, eum%C3%A9lanine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mélanines [...] Il en existe deux types qui diffèrent par leur structure et leur composition : l'eumélanine, de couleur noire ou brune, et la phéomélanine, de couleur jaune ou rouge à teneur en soufre élevée (cystéine et glutathion). La première est trouvée dans les yeux des mammifères et les cheveux noirs [chez l'humain], tandis que la seconde est essentiellement présente dans les cheveux roux et vraisemblablement dans les taches de rousseur. 2, record 2, French, - eum%C3%A9lanine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eumelanina
1, record 2, Spanish, eumelanina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las eumelaninas son pigmentos de color pardo o negro, contienen azufre y proporcionan las coloraciones más oscuras. Son las más abundantes entre los seres humanos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - eumelanina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Skin
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oculocutaneous albinism
1, record 3, English, oculocutaneous%20albinism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OCA 1, record 3, English, OCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oculocutaneous albinism is an inherited defect in melanin formation that causes diffuse hypopigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes. 1, record 3, English, - oculocutaneous%20albinism
Record 3, Key term(s)
- oculo-cutaneous albinism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Appareil cutané
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- albinisme oculocutané
1, record 3, French, albinisme%20oculocutan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AOC 1, record 3, French, AOC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'albinisme] peut être séparé en formes touchant la peau, les cheveux et les yeux (albinisme oculocutané [AOC]) ou seulement les yeux (albinisme oculaire). 1, record 3, French, - albinisme%20oculocutan%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- albinisme oculo-cutané
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
- Lasers and Masers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- laser hair removal
1, record 4, English, laser%20hair%20removal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During laser hair removal, a laser emits a light that is absorbed by the pigment(melanin) in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which damages the tube-shaped sacs within the skin(hair follicles) that produce hairs. This damage inhibits or delays future hair growth. Although laser hair removal effectively delays hair growth for long periods, it usually doesn’t result in permanent hair removal. 2, record 4, English, - laser%20hair%20removal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
- Masers et lasers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épilation au laser
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pilation%20au%20laser
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Parkinson’s disease
1, record 5, English, Parkinson%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Parkinson disease 2, record 5, English, Parkinson%20disease
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A progressive, degenerative neurologic disease characterized by a tremor that is maximal at rest, retropulsion (i.e. a tendency to fall backwards), rigidity, stooped posture, slowness of voluntary movements, and a masklike facial expression. 1, record 5, English, - Parkinson%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pathologic features include loss of melanin containing neurons in the substantia nigra and other pigmented nuclei of the brainstem. Lewy bodies are present in the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus. 1, record 5, English, - Parkinson%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G20: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 5, English, - Parkinson%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Parkinson
1, record 5, French, maladie%20de%20Parkinson
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie caractérisée par une dégénérescence des neurones de la substance noire (région du tronc cérébral), due à un déficit en dopamine. 2, record 5, French, - maladie%20de%20Parkinson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maladie de Parkinson est principalement caractérisée par des symptômes moteurs tels que : tremblements des membres au repos, rigidité musculaire, akinésie ou bradykinésie, c'est-à-dire impossibilité ou ralentissement des mouvements. Outre ces symptômes moteurs apparaissent aussi, parfois, des atteintes intellectuelles, telles la détérioration de la mémoire et la difficulté à adapter son comportement au changement de situation. 2, record 5, French, - maladie%20de%20Parkinson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G20 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 5, French, - maladie%20de%20Parkinson
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad de Parkinson
1, record 5, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20Parkinson
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- párkinson 1, record 5, Spanish, p%C3%A1rkinson
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trastorno neurológico, propio por lo general de personas de edad avanzada, caracterizado por lentitud de los movimientos voluntarios, debilidad y rigidez muscular y temblor rítmico de los miembros. 2, record 5, Spanish, - enfermedad%20de%20Parkinson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Según el Diccionario panhispánico de dudas, en la expresión enfermedad de Parkinson debe respetarse la grafía del apellido del médico inglés que describió por primera vez esa dolencia y escribirlo con mayúscula inicial y sin tilde. Por el contrario, si se emplea el término aisladamente para referirse a la enfermedad, se convierte en un sustantivo común, y por lo tanto se escribe con minúscula inicial y con tilde: párkinson [...] 3, record 5, Spanish, - enfermedad%20de%20Parkinson
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- melanosis
1, record 6, English, melanosis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disorder caused by a disturbance in melanin pigmentation; melanism. 1, record 6, English, - melanosis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mélanose
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9lanose
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de mélanocytes ou de mélanine dans les tissus. 2, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9lanose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mélanoses circonscrites ne sont pas des nævus, ce sont des hyperpigmentations liées à un hyperfonctionnement des mélanocytes. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9lanose
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- melanosis
1, record 6, Spanish, melanosis
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- blue nevus
1, record 7, English, blue%20nevus
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circumscribed intradermal nevus of blue-black color composed of dermal melanocytes that are bipolar dendritic cells and that usually contain large quantities of melanin pigment. The nevi develop as discrete nodular growths 2-15 mm in diameter on the face, forearms, and hands during childhood. 2, record 7, English, - blue%20nevus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nævus bleu de Tièche
1, record 7, French, n%C3%A6vus%20bleu%20de%20Ti%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- nævus bleu de Max Tièche 2, record 7, French, n%C3%A6vus%20bleu%20de%20Max%20Ti%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
- nævus bleu 2, record 7, French, n%C3%A6vus%20bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Skin
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- melanoma
1, record 8, English, melanoma
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- malignant melanoma 2, record 8, English, malignant%20melanoma
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most serious type of skin cancer, [malignant tumor] which originates in the cells that produce melanin(the dark protective pigment of the skin). 2, record 8, English, - melanoma
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
melanoma: When used alone the term refers to malignant melanoma. 3, record 8, English, - melanoma
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mélanome
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9lanome
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mélanome malin 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9lanome%20malin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumeur maligne, pigmentée ou non, constituée d'une prolifération de cellules mélaniques. 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9lanome
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les proliférations mélaniques bénignes sont des nævus nævocellulaires. Le terme «mélanome» pour une tumeur nævique bénigne est à proscrire formellement (par exemple, dire nævus de Spitz au lieu de mélanome de Spitz ou mélanome juvénile). 1, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9lanome
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Piel
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- melanoma maligno
1, record 8, Spanish, melanoma%20maligno
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Animal Anatomy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- choroid coat
1, record 9, English, choroid%20coat
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cyclostomes carry much melanin in the choroid coat, especially toward the posterior pole of the eye. 1, record 9, English, - choroid%20coat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Anatomie animale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tapis choroïdien
1, record 9, French, tapis%20choro%C3%AFdien
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Presque toujours, un tapis choroïdien [...] occupe les deux tiers supérieurs du fond de l'œil. 1, record 9, French, - tapis%20choro%C3%AFdien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- physiological pigmentation
1, record 10, English, physiological%20pigmentation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Variations in the degree of pigmentation of the oral soft tissues are seen relatively frequently. Increased melanin production and deposition is often a physiological process, especially in dark-skinned individuals.... Although any area of the oral mucosa may be affected, the gingivae are the most frequent site. The pigmentation can vary from brown to black and may be symmetrical or asymmetrical... 2, record 10, English, - physiological%20pigmentation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pigmentation physiologique
1, record 10, French, pigmentation%20physiologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muqueuse buccale de coloration brun pâle à presque noire diffuse ou localisée, particulièrement sur la gencive adhérente. 2, record 10, French, - pigmentation%20physiologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'une variante de la normale chez les gens ayant la peau foncée. 2, record 10, French, - pigmentation%20physiologique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- lentiginosis 1, record 11, English, lentiginosis
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The presence of multiple lentigines(A round or oval, flat, brown, pigmented spot on the skin due to increased deposition of melanin and associated with an increased number of melanocytes at the epidermodermal junction). 1, record 11, English, - lentiginosis
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Numerical gonosomal aberrations) These anomalies are accompanied by cutis laxa with or without pigmented naevi and low growth of the hairline is frequent; there may be lentiginosis and, more rarely, vitiligo. 1, record 11, English, - lentiginosis
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lentiginose
1, record 11, French, lentiginose
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efflorescence de lentigos (petites taches planes ou à peine surélevées, brunes, rondes ou polycycliques, constituées par une multiplication des mélanocytes au niveau de la jonction dermo-épidermique, sans véritable prolifération de cellules naeviques (ce qui les différencie des authentiques tumeurs naeviques) qui, par leur nombre ou leur distribution, réalisent une dermatose particulière. 1, record 11, French, - lentiginose
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Dysgénésies ovariennes) Ces anomalies s'accompagnent de cutis laxa avec ou sans naevi pigmentaires; d'implantation nucale des cheveux très fréquente; de lentiginose et plus rarement de vitiligo. 1, record 11, French, - lentiginose
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Genetics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Fanconi’s syndrome
1, record 12, English, Fanconi%26rsquo%3Bs%20syndrome
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Fanconi’s anemia 2, record 12, English, Fanconi%26rsquo%3Bs%20anemia
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare recessive disorder with a poor prognosis, characterized by pancytopenia, bone marrow hypoplasia, and patchy brown skin discoloration due to deposition of melanin, as well as multiple congenital anomalies of the musculoskeletal and genitourinary systems. 1, record 12, English, - Fanconi%26rsquo%3Bs%20syndrome
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Génétique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Fanconi
1, record 12, French, maladie%20de%20Fanconi
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- anémie de Fanconi 2, record 12, French, an%C3%A9mie%20de%20Fanconi
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection rare, de transmission héréditaire autosomique récessive, dont les symptômes chez les patients homozygotes associent des malformations congénitales du squelette (anomalies hexadactyles), des reins (fusionnés en fer à cheval), la présence de taches pigmentées sur la peau et surtout une pancytopénie progressive, par insuffisance de production de la moelle osseuse apparaissant au cours de la première décennie de la vie. 1, record 12, French, - maladie%20de%20Fanconi
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-07-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Crustaceans
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- exocuticle
1, record 13, English, exocuticle
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The middle cuticular layer of an insect or other arthropod, outside the endocuticle and beneath the epicuticle. 2, record 13, English, - exocuticle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This layer] is usually very thick and is composed of chitin and proteins impregnated with sclerotin and sometimes melanin. 2, record 13, English, - exocuticle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Crustacés
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- exocuticule
1, record 13, French, exocuticule
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche rigide externe de la cuticule (couche cornée). 2, record 13, French, - exocuticule
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'exocuticule constitue] avec l'épicuticule la couche pigmentaire [du test d'un Crustacé], formée de lamelles parallèles minces, renfermant du carbonate de calcium et un peu de phosphate de calcium, associés à des pigments; [...] 3, record 13, French, - exocuticule
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Crustáceos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- exocutícula
1, record 13, Spanish, exocut%C3%ADcula
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tanning
1, record 14, English, tanning
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- suntan 2, record 14, English, suntan
correct
- tan 3, record 14, English, tan
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Multiplication and migration of melanin granules to the skin surface under the effect of UV rays. 1, record 14, English, - tanning
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This defence and protection process of the body occurs as direct or indirect pigmentation. 1, record 14, English, - tanning
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bronzage
1, record 14, French, bronzage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- hâle 2, record 14, French, h%C3%A2le
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Multiplication et migration des grains de mélanine vers la surface de la peau sous l'effet des rayons UV. 1, record 14, French, - bronzage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce processus de défense et de protection de l'organisme se produit sous forme de pigmentation directe ou indirecte. 1, record 14, French, - bronzage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronceado
1, record 14, Spanish, bronceado
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
bronceado permanente. 2, record 14, Spanish, - bronceado
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- false cyanosis
1, record 15, English, false%20cyanosis
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cyanosislike greyish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes that is not due to alteration of hemoglobin or low oxygen saturation of hemoglobin, but is due to the presence of pigments in the skin, such as the silver occurring in argyria or the iron and melanin in hemachromatosis. 1, record 15, English, - false%20cyanosis
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fausse eyanose
1, record 15, French, fausse%20eyanose
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-07-23
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- melanin
1, record 16, English, melanin
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- melanotic pigment 2, record 16, English, melanotic%20pigment
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A skin pigment produced by the melanocytes which lends their specific colors to the skin, hair and eyes. 3, record 16, English, - melanin
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mélanine
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9lanine
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- pigment mélanique 2, record 16, French, pigment%20m%C3%A9lanique
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigment cutané fabriqué par les mélanocytes, donnant à la peau, aux cheveux et au yeux leur coloration particulière. 3, record 16, French, - m%C3%A9lanine
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- melanina
1, record 16, Spanish, melanina
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigmento negro o pardo que se encuentra en determinadas células de los vertebrados. 2, record 16, Spanish, - melanina
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cantidad de melanina determina el color de la piel y los cabellos. 2, record 16, Spanish, - melanina
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-07-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- hypopigmentation
1, record 17, English, hypopigmentation
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A congenital or acquired decrease in melanin production. 1, record 17, English, - hypopigmentation
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- hypopigmentation
1, record 17, French, hypopigmentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Les achromies ou hypopigmentation (hypomélanoses, leucodermies) sont dues soit à la diminution ou à l'absence de mélanocytes dans la couche basale de l'épiderme, soit à un déficit du transport des granules de mélanine entre les mélanocytes et les kératinocytes de la couche de Malpighi, soit à un trouble de la mélanogénèse ne permettant pas aux mélanosomes contenus dans les mélanocytes d'élaborer la mélanine. 1, record 17, French, - hypopigmentation
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipopigmentación
1, record 17, Spanish, hipopigmentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- melanoderma
1, record 18, English, melanoderma
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal darkening of the skin by deposition of excess melanin, or of metallic substances such as silver and iron. 1, record 18, English, - melanoderma
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- mélanodermie
1, record 18, French, m%C3%A9lanodermie
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hyperpigmentation de la peau due à une augmentation du nombre de mélanocytes ou de la quantité de mélanine dans l'épiderme. 2, record 18, French, - m%C3%A9lanodermie
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arsenic peut être responsable d'une mélanodermie. 1, record 18, French, - m%C3%A9lanodermie
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- freckle
1, record 19, English, freckle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brownish pigmented spot on the skin due to discrete accumulation of melanin as a result of the stimulant effect of sunlight acting on clusters of melanocytes which have higher than normal tyrosinase activity. 1, record 19, English, - freckle
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- éphélide
1, record 19, French, %C3%A9ph%C3%A9lide
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- tache de rousseur 1, record 19, French, tache%20de%20rousseur
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taches cutanées lenticulaires, planes, lisses non squameuses, de teinte jaune pâle ou brunâtre, apparaissant dans l'enfance ou l'adolescence. 2, record 19, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9lide
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «éphélide» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 19, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9lide
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- melanic
1, record 20, English, melanic
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having or characterized by melanism; an unusual darkening of body tissues caused by excessive production of melanin. 2, record 20, English, - melanic
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- mélanique
1, record 20, French, m%C3%A9lanique
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à la mélanine ou qui en a les caractéristiques. 2, record 20, French, - m%C3%A9lanique
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pigmentation mélanique cutanée ou muqueuse. 1, record 20, French, - m%C3%A9lanique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- erythrism 1, record 21, English, erythrism
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abnormal colouring of plumage, observed when the normal melanins are replaced by a reddish melanin. 1, record 21, English, - erythrism
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- érythrisme
1, record 21, French, %C3%A9rythrisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration anormale du plumage, observée lorsque la mélanine "rousse" remplace les mélanines habituelles. 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9rythrisme
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- The Skin
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- melanogenesis
1, record 22, English, melanogenesis
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation fo melanin. 1, record 22, English, - melanogenesis
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Appareil cutané
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- mélanogenèse
1, record 22, French, m%C3%A9lanogen%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux types de mélanine proviennent d'une voie métabolique commune dans laquelle la dopaquinone est le métabolite intermédiaire [...] La tyrosinase, qui catalyse les premières étapes d'oxydation de la tyrosine en Dopa et de la Dopa en dopaquinone, joue un rôle clé dans la mélanogenèse. 1, record 22, French, - m%C3%A9lanogen%C3%A8se
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1998-09-18
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- melanocyte
1, record 23, English, melanocyte
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Melanin-producing cells situated mainly at the junction of epidermis and dermis. 1, record 23, English, - melanocyte
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skin pigmentation does not depend on the number of melanocytes but on the kind of melanin they produce. 1, record 23, English, - melanocyte
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- mélanocyte
1, record 23, French, m%C3%A9lanocyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cellules fabriquant la mélanine situées essentiellement à la jonction entre l'épiderme et le derme. 1, record 23, French, - m%C3%A9lanocyte
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pigmentation plus ou moins prononcée de la peau ne dépend pas de la quantité de mélanocytes mais bien de la sorte de mélanine qu'ils produisent. 1, record 23, French, - m%C3%A9lanocyte
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- melanocito
1, record 23, Spanish, melanocito
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
- cromatoblasto 1, record 23, Spanish, cromatoblasto
correct
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1998-09-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
- Personal Esthetics
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- tanning accelerator
1, record 24, English, tanning%20accelerator
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A product containing substances designed to stimulate formation of melanin, sensitize the skin to UV rays and enhance the effects thereof. 1, record 24, English, - tanning%20accelerator
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- accélérateur de bronzage
1, record 24, French, acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20de%20bronzage
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit contenant des substances qui stimulent la formation de mélanine mais sensibilisent la peau aux UV et en accentuent les effets. 1, record 24, French, - acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20de%20bronzage
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
- Estética personal
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- acelerador de bronceado
1, record 24, Spanish, acelerador%20de%20bronceado
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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