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MUSCLE FATIGUE [13 records]

Record 1 2025-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Technical Textiles
CONT

[The] study demonstrates the potential feasibility of the use of embroidered electrodes for applications such as monitoring of muscle fatigue and prosthesis control...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

[...] tee-shirt pour le suivi des paramètres cardiorespiratoires à l'aide d'électrodes brodées [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

A hangover refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a consequence of drinking too much. Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure. A hangover can vary from person to person.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
CONT

La gueule de bois est un moment plus ou moins prolongé de malaise ressenti au lendemain d'un excès d'alcool.

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies)
F15.93
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The essential feature of caffeine withdrawal is the presence of characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after the abrupt cessation of(or substantial reduction in) prolonged daily caffeine ingestion... The caffeine withdrawal syndrome is indicated by three or more of the following... : headache; marked fatigue or drowsiness; dysphoric mood, or irritability; difficulty concentrating; flu-like symptoms(nausea, vomiting, or muscle pain/stiffness).

OBS

F15.93: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
F15.93
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La caractéristique essentielle du syndrome de sevrage de la caféine est la présence d'un syndrome de sevrage caractéristique qui se développe suite à l'arrêt brutal (ou lors d'une réduction substantielle) d'une consommation quotidienne prolongée de caféine [...] Le syndrome de sevrage de la caféine est défini par au moins trois des signes ou symptômes suivants [...]: céphalées, fatigue ou somnolence importante, humeur dysphorique, humeur dépressive ou irritabilité, difficultés de concentration et symptômes pseudo-grippaux (nausées, vomissements ou raideur/douleur musculaire).

OBS

F15.93 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
DEF

A probable autoimmune disorder precipitated by contaminated L-tryptophan tablets, and characterized by fatigue, low-grade fever, myalgias, muscle tenderness and cramps, weakness, paresthesias of the extremities, and skin indurations.

OBS

The varied symptoms include severe muscle pain and abnormally high numbers of eosinophils. This disease has presented itself only in people taking the amino acid L-tryptophan and it is believed that a specific impurity (probably stemming from a genetically engineered bacterial strain) in lots of L-tryptophan made by a single manufacturer may be the cause of the syndrome.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
DEF

Syndrome aigu associant hyperéosinophilie et douleurs musculaires qui a été observé chez des femmes consommant du L-tryptophane, un acide aminé préparé industriellement et préconisé dans certains régimes.

OBS

Le tableau associe fièvre, éruption, douleurs articulaires et musculaires, œdèmes et parfois des troubles neurologiques périphériques.

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
CONT

ST muscle fibers function primarily for endurance. They contract at relatively low speeds and are primarily used during typical low-to moderate-threshold endurance-type activities. Thses muscle fibers have the ability to use fat, glucose(glycogen), lactic acid and protein(to an extent) as their fuel sources. These fibers have a large number of mitochondria(fuel-processing plant) giving rise to their endurance nature. Slow-twitch fibers are recruited first, are relatively fatigue resistant, and have a relatively low force output per cross-sectional area...

Key term(s)
  • slow-twitch muscle fibre
  • ST muscle fibre
  • slow-twitch fibre
  • type I muscle fibre
  • slow muscle fibre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
OBS

Leur couleur rouge est due à l'abondance de myoglobine et à leur importante vascularisation. Ce sont de petites cellules dont la myosine consomme l'ATP beaucoup plus lentement que dans les fibres rapides. Elles se contractent beaucoup moins vite et moins fort, mais sont résistantes (leur contraction dure beaucoup plus longtemps). Elles contiennent de nombreuses mitochondries et de la myoglobine, source d'oxygène. Elles sont capables de produire de l'ATP par voie aérobie même quand la circulation n'en apporte pas assez [...] elles n'ont que très peu de réserves de glycogène.

Spanish

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Record 6 2013-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

Diminished muscle mass or bulk which may be localized or generalized, symmetrical or asymmetrical. It is usually but not invariably accompanied by weakness and occurs from disease or from damage to muscle tissue or motor nerves.

CONT

More than twenty-five years after they seemed to recover, polio victims began to succumb to a new round of weakness, pain, fatigue, and progressive muscle atrophy.

OBS

muscle atrophy: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

Key term(s)
  • amyotrophy
  • amyotrophia
  • myatrophy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Diminution de volume d'un muscle du à une lésion du motoneurone périphérique (amyotrophie neurogène) aiguë ou chronique, à une dystrophie musculaire, à une immobilisation prolongée ou à un traitement médicamenteux.

OBS

amyotrophie : terme privilégié par le Comité des sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Músculos y tendones
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Record 7 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A thymidine analog that suppresses replication of HIV. It is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of HIV infection. Adverse side effects may include anemia, leukopenia, muscle fatigue, muscle wasting, nausea and headaches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Premier antirétroviral utilisé pour lutter contre l'infection à VIH, a été pendant longtemps le premier traitement proposé, distribué par Glaxo-Wellcome sous le nom commercial de Retrovir(R).

OBS

Selon Santé et Bien-être social Canada, le terme «azidothymidine» a été changé pour «zidovudine».

Key term(s)
  • azidothymidine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
DEF

Fármaco inhibidor de la transcriptasa inversa del VIH que se emplea para destruir o evitar la replicación de retrovirus.

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Record 8 2006-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

Reduce muscle strain, cramps and fatigue in your legs. [Many] possible height and tilt combinations to fit your needs.

Key term(s)
  • adjustable foot-rest

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

On retrouve dans certains dictionnaires les graphies «repose-pieds» et «repose-pied» au singulier. La graphie recommandée pour le pluriel par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française est «repose-pieds».

OBS

Sa conception ergonomique vous permet d'adopter des positions aidant à réduire les tensions au niveau du dos, du cou et des jambes, et à réduire la fatigue. Hauteur et angle réglables indépendamment, permettant ainsi de corriger la posture et maximiser le confort.

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Nervous System
DEF

Muscle or nervous tissue fatigue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione. A synthetic steroid with glucocorticoid activity and pronounced anti-inflammatory action.

CONT

A trial of prednisone, a powerful corticosteroid, showed a trend to reduce fatigue and increased muscle strength... The drug reduces the inflammation and also affects the immune system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

La prednisone est environ 5 fois plus puissante selon le poids que la cortisone concernant l'activité glucocorticoïde et anti-inflammatoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 11 1996-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

Post-polio syndrome is the enigmatic ghost of a once-terrifying disease that had all but vanished into the medical history books.... More than twenty-five years after they seemed to recover, polio victims began to succomb to a new round of weakness, pain, fatigue, and progressive muscle atrophy. But post-polio syndrome(PPS) was accepted as a "real" disease only ten years ago, when former polio victims were finally able to convince the medical community that their new symptoms were not imaginary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Terme tiré de la base de données PASCAL no. 90-0329120.

Spanish

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Record 12 1993-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

A burning sensation in the muscles due to the accumulation of lactic acid.

CONT

Muscle burn sensation resulting from performing a very high number of repetitions in an exercise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Sensation de brûlure musculaire due à l'accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.

Spanish

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Record 13 1990-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A type of crampon that is suitable for steep hard water ice.

CONT

Another major design choice is between rigid and hinged crampons. Rigid crampons are specialized tools for technical ice climbing.

OBS

The rigid type is superior... where frequent use is made of the front projecting horns.... Such a frame tends to stiffen the boot.... The extra rigidity of this frame reduces muscle fatigue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Les crampons rigides. Ils se tiennent d'une seule pièce et garantissent donc un plus grand confort de cramponnage.

OBS

[...] permet au glaciériste de tracer son chemin [...] presque à la verticale.

Spanish

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