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PARATHYROID GLAND [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parathyroid gland
1, record 1, English, parathyroid%20gland
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parathyroid 2, record 1, English, parathyroid
correct
- parathyroid body 2, record 1, English, parathyroid%20body
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of usually four small kidney-shaped glands that lie in pairs near or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone. 3, record 1, English, - parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parathyroid gland; parathyroid; parathyroid body : designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 1, English, - parathyroid%20gland
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- glande parathyroïde
1, record 1, French, glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parathyroïde 2, record 1, French, parathyro%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
- corps de Sandström 1, record 1, French, corps%20de%20Sandstr%C3%B6m
former designation, masculine noun
- corps épithélial de Kulm 1, record 1, French, corps%20%C3%A9pith%C3%A9lial%20de%20Kulm
former designation, masculine noun
- glandule thyroïde de Nicolas 1, record 1, French, glandule%20thyro%C3%AFde%20de%20Nicolas
former designation, feminine noun
- glandule thyroïdienne de Gley 1, record 1, French, glandule%20thyro%C3%AFdienne%20de%20Gley
former designation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des quatre glandes endocrines (deux supérieures et deux inférieures) situées sur la face postérieure des lobes latéraux de la glande thyroïde. 1, record 1, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande parathyroïde; parathyroïde : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- glándula paratiroides
1, record 1, Spanish, gl%C3%A1ndula%20paratiroides
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superior parathyroid gland
1, record 2, English, superior%20parathyroid%20gland
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- parathyroid IV 2, record 2, English, parathyroid%20IV
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of two parathyroid glands developing from the endoderm of the fourth pharyngeal pouch ... 2, record 2, English, - superior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superior parathyroid gland : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - superior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 2, English, - superior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glande parathyroïde supérieure
1, record 2, French, glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des deux glandes parathyroïdes situées sur le bord postéro-interne des lobes latéraux de la glande thyroïde, au-dessus du point de pénétration de l'artère thyroïdienne inférieure, au contact du cartilage cricoïde. 1, record 2, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande parathyroïde supérieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inferior parathyroid gland
1, record 3, English, inferior%20parathyroid%20gland
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- parathyroid III 2, record 3, English, parathyroid%20III
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the two parathyroid glands developing from the endoderm of the third pharyngeal pouch. 2, record 3, English, - inferior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inferior parathyroid gland : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, English, - inferior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 3, English, - inferior%20parathyroid%20gland
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glande parathyroïde inférieure
1, record 3, French, glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des deux glandes parathyroïdes situées sur le bord postéro-interne des lobes latéraux de la glande thyroïde, en dehors des nerfs laryngés récurrents, au-dessous de la terminaison de l'artère thyroïdienne inférieure, contre les premiers anneaux de la trachée. 1, record 3, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande parathyroïde inférieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A11.4.00.003 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 3, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- accessory parathyroid gland
1, record 4, English, accessory%20parathyroid%20gland
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additional(or detached portion of a) parathyroid gland, resulting in at least five but usually many more glandular units. 2, record 4, English, - accessory%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accessory parathyroid gland : designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 4, English, - accessory%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
accessory parathyroid gland : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, English, - accessory%20parathyroid%20gland
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A11.4.00.004: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 4, English, - accessory%20parathyroid%20gland
Record 4, Key term(s)
- accessory parathyroid glands
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glande parathyroïde accessoire
1, record 4, French, glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20accessoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glande parathyroïde surnuméraire située dans la région de la thyroïde, de la trachée ou du thymus. 1, record 4, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20accessoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande parathyroïde accessoire : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 4, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20accessoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glande parathyroïde accessoire : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 4, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20accessoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A11.4.00.004 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 4, French, - glande%20parathyro%C3%AFde%20accessoire
Record 4, Key term(s)
- glandes parathyroïdes accessoires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sinusoid
1, record 5, English, sinusoid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sinusoidal capillary 1, record 5, English, sinusoidal%20capillary
correct
- vas sinusoideum 1, record 5, English, vas%20sinusoideum
correct, Latin
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of terminal blood channel consisting of a large, irregular anastomosing vessel, having a lining of reticuloendothelium but little or no adventitia. 1, record 5, English, - sinusoid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sinusoids are found in the liver, adrenals, heart, parathyroid, carotid gland, spleen, hemolymph glands, and pancreas. 1, record 5, English, - sinusoid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sinusoïde
1, record 5, French, sinuso%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de capillaire de calibre irrégulier, possédant une tunique endothéliale complète, mais une tunique adventice incomplète ou absente. 2, record 5, French, - sinuso%C3%AFde
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sinusoïde se rencontre dans certains organes : le foie, le pancréas, les glandes suprarénales, etc. 2, record 5, French, - sinuso%C3%AFde
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sinusoide
1, record 5, Spanish, sinusoide
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vaso sanguíneo terminal que ocupa la misma posición en relación con los vasos arteriales y venosos que los capilares en la mayor parte del cuerpo, [...] es mucho más ancho que los capilares y sus células de revestimiento no se hallan tan bien adaptadas unas a otras. 2, record 5, Spanish, - sinusoide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Están revestidos de túnica endotelial completa con poca o ninguna adventicia y se encuentran en ciertos órganos como el hígado, bazo, etcétera. 2, record 5, Spanish, - sinusoide
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Recklinghausen’s disease of bone
1, record 6, English, Recklinghausen%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease%20of%20bone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- von Recklinghausen’s disease of bone 1, record 6, English, von%20Recklinghausen%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease%20of%20bone
correct
- Engel-Recklinghausen disease 1, record 6, English, Engel%2DRecklinghausen%20disease
correct
- fibrocystic osteitis 2, record 6, English, fibrocystic%20osteitis
correct
- parathyroid osteitis 2, record 6, English, parathyroid%20osteitis
correct
- osteitis fibrosa cystica 1, record 6, English, osteitis%20fibrosa%20cystica
Latin
- osteitis fibrosa cystica generalisata 1, record 6, English, osteitis%20fibrosa%20cystica%20generalisata
Latin
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rarefying osteitis with fibrous degeneration and formation of cysts, and with the presence of fibrous nodules on the affected bones; it is due to marked osteoclastic activity secondary to hyperfunction of the parathyroid gland. 1, record 6, English, - Recklinghausen%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease%20of%20bone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ostéite fibro-kystique
1, record 6, French, ost%C3%A9ite%20fibro%2Dkystique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ostéite fibrokystique 1, record 6, French, ost%C3%A9ite%20fibrokystique
correct, feminine noun
- maladie osseuse de von Recklinghausen 1, record 6, French, maladie%20osseuse%20de%20von%20Recklinghausen
correct, feminine noun
- syndrome d'Engel-von Recklinghausen 1, record 6, French, syndrome%20d%27Engel%2Dvon%20Recklinghausen
correct, masculine noun
- ostéodystrophie fibreuse généralisée 1, record 6, French, ost%C3%A9odystrophie%20fibreuse%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- ostéose parathyroïdienne 1, record 6, French, ost%C3%A9ose%20parathyro%C3%AFdienne
feminine noun
- hyperparathyroïdie osseuse 1, record 6, French, hyperparathyro%C3%AFdie%20osseuse
feminine noun
- ostéite fibreuse 1, record 6, French, ost%C3%A9ite%20fibreuse
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome caractérisé par des douleurs osseuses, des fractures spontanées, des tumeurs et des déformations des os, et par une décalcification généralisée des os, qui peut être réalisé par différentes maladies, telles la dysplasie fibreuse des os, la maladie de Paget et l'hyperparathyroïdie. 1, record 6, French, - ost%C3%A9ite%20fibro%2Dkystique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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