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PCOS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Genitals
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Pregnancy, Reproduction and Perinatal Period
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome
1, record 1, English, polyendocrine%20metabolic%20ovarian%20syndrome
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PMOS 1, record 1, English, PMOS
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polycystic ovary syndrome 2, record 1, English, polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome
correct, see observation, noun
- PCOS 3, record 1, English, PCOS
correct, see observation, noun
- PCOS 3, record 1, English, PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal syndrome 4, record 1, English, Stein%2DLeventhal%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PCOS has long been primarily perceived as a gynaecological or ovarian disorder; however, mounting research [has] shown that PCOS is underpinned by endocrine disturbances in insulin, androgens, and neuroendocrine and ovarian hormones. 1, record 1, English, - polyendocrine%20metabolic%20ovarian%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the condition is diagnosed based on adults ... meeting at least two of the following ... criteria: (1) oligo anovulation, (2) clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, and (3) polycystic ovaries on ultrasound or elevated anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH). 1, record 1, English, - polyendocrine%20metabolic%20ovarian%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome; PMOS; polycystic ovary syndrome; PCOS :"Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome"(PMOS) [was] previously named "polycystic ovary syndrome"(PCOS) [. The] term "PCOS" is inaccurate, implying pathological ovarian cysts, obscuring diverse endocrine and metabolic features, and contributing to delayed diagnosis, fragmented care, and stigma... Preferred terms [are] "polyendocrine, ""metabolic, "and "ovarian, "reflecting the condition's multisystem pathophysiology, and "polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome" [is] the consensus new name [since May 2026]. 1, record 1, English, - polyendocrine%20metabolic%20ovarian%20syndrome
Record 1, Key term(s)
- poly-endocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome
- poly-cystic ovary syndrome
- Stein Leventhal syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Organes génitaux
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Grossesse, Reproduction et Périnatalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome métabolique ovarien polyendocrinien
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20m%C3%A9tabolique%20ovarien%20polyendocrinien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SMOP 2, record 1, French, SMOP
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome des ovaires polykystiques 3, record 1, French, syndrome%20des%20ovaires%20polykystiques
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- SOPK 4, record 1, French, SOPK
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- SOPK 4, record 1, French, SOPK
- syndrome de Stein-Leventhal 5, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Stein%2DLeventhal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome des ovaires polykystiques (SOPK) est dû à un dérèglement hormonal d'origine ovarienne [ou centrale]. Il entraîne une production excessive d'hormones androgènes (habituellement produites en petite quantité dans l'organisme féminin) dont il résulte souvent une élévation du taux de testostérone dans le sang des femmes concernées. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20m%C3%A9tabolique%20ovarien%20polyendocrinien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
syndrome métabolique ovarien polyendocrinien; SMOP; syndrome des ovaires polykystiques; SOPK : La dénomination initiale de cette maladie[, «syndrome des ovaires polykystiques»,] vient de sa description, effectuée dans les années 30, qui reposait sur l'observation de ce que l'on pensait être des kystes dans les ovaires des patientes. [...] Pour mieux refléter la réalité de cette maladie hormonale et métabolique complexe, elle a été renommée «syndrome métabolique ovarien polyendocrinien» (SMOP) en mai 2026. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20m%C3%A9tabolique%20ovarien%20polyendocrinien
Record 1, Key term(s)
- syndrome métabolique ovarien poly-endocrinien
- syndrome des ovaires poly-kystiques
- syndrome de Stein Leventhal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dysovulation
1, record 2, English, dysovulation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome] was first identified... as the combination of hirsutism, chronic anovulation and obesity... Because of heterogeneous phenotypes of PCOS, a confirmative clinical definition of the disease has not been determined yet. The diagnostic criteria were redefined at a National Institute of Health(NIH) conference in 1990... The NIH criteria included dysovulation(oligo/anovulation) associated with clinical and/or biological HA [hyperandrogenism] after exclusion of disorders that mimic hyperandrogenemia... 2, record 2, English, - dysovulation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dysovulation
1, record 2, French, dysovulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retard, précocité ou absence de l'ovulation au cours du cycle menstruel [...] 1, record 2, French, - dysovulation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- media monitoring service
1, record 3, English, media%20monitoring%20service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... re-engineered PCO's [Privy Council Office] media monitoring services to provide greater strategic and tactical content... 1, record 3, English, - media%20monitoring%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
media monitoring service: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 3, English, - media%20monitoring%20service
Record 3, Key term(s)
- media monitoring services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service de surveillance des médias
1, record 3, French, service%20de%20surveillance%20des%20m%C3%A9dias
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Restructuration des services de surveillance des médias du BCP [Bureau du Conseil privé] afin de fournir de plus amples renseignements de nature stratégique et tactique [...] 1, record 3, French, - service%20de%20surveillance%20des%20m%C3%A9dias
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
services de surveillance des médias : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 3, French, - service%20de%20surveillance%20des%20m%C3%A9dias
Record 3, Key term(s)
- services de surveillance des médias
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Privy Council Office Employment Equity Designated Groups Developmental Program
1, record 4, English, Privy%20Council%20Office%20Employment%20Equity%20Designated%20Groups%20Developmental%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Program Objective : Allow members of designated groups across Canada : Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and/or visible minorities, to benefit from PCO's [Privy Council Office] unique role within Government, by offering career enriching opportunities to high potential employees. 1, record 4, English, - Privy%20Council%20Office%20Employment%20Equity%20Designated%20Groups%20Developmental%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme de perfectionnement au Bureau du Conseil privé pour les groupes désignés en équité en emploi
1, record 4, French, Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20au%20Bureau%20du%20Conseil%20priv%C3%A9%20pour%20les%20groupes%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9s%20en%20%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20emploi
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Objectif du programme : Permettre aux membres des groupes désignés en EE [équité en emploi] partout au Canada : - les Autochtones, les personnes handicapées et les minorités visibles - de tirer profit du rôle unique du BCP [Bureau du Conseil privé] au sein du gouvernement, en offrant des possibilités de perfectionnement aux employés prometteurs de ces groupes. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20au%20Bureau%20du%20Conseil%20priv%C3%A9%20pour%20les%20groupes%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9s%20en%20%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20emploi
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- PCO's Career Management Program 1, record 5, English, PCO%27s%20Career%20Management%20Program
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PCO: Privy Council Office. 2, record 5, English, - PCO%27s%20Career%20Management%20Program
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Privy’s Council Office Career Management Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de gestion de carrière du BCP
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20gestion%20de%20carri%C3%A8re%20du%20BCP
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BCP : Bureau du Conseil privé. 2, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20gestion%20de%20carri%C3%A8re%20du%20BCP
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Programme de gestion de carrière du Bureau du Conseil privé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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