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POLYCYTHEMIA [12 records]

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Record 1 2020-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

The decrease in the size of red blood cells.

CONT

Microcytosis is frequently found in polycythemia vera and is due to concomitant iron deficiency, which may prevent an obvious increase in the hematocrit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

[...] diminution de la taille des globules rouges [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

[...] disminución del tamaño de los glóbulos rojos.

CONT

La microcitosis se observa en casos de anemias crónicas provocadas por una insuficiencia de hierro.

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Record 2 2017-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genitourinary Tract
DEF

Chronic cor pulmonale resembling polycythemia vera but resulting from pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary arteriosclerosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil génito-urinaire
DEF

Cœur pulmonaire chronique caractérisé par une insuffisance respiratoire, une polyglobulie, une insuffisance cardiaque et une cyanose chronique due à une sclérose des artères pulmonaires.

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

An increase in the total red cell mass of the blood.

OBS

polycythemia : term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Augmentation de la masse totale des globules rouges de l'organisme.

OBS

À distinguer de la polycythémie qui est l'augmentation du nombre de globules rouges sur l'hémogramme.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

A reddish-purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to vascular congestion, as seen in polycythemia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Rougeur muco-cutanée due à une congestion vasculaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
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Record 5 2012-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

The myeloproliferative disorders comprise a group of usually neoplastic diseases, which may be related histogenetically by a common multipotential stem cell, that includes among others acute and chronic granulocytic leukemias, acute and chronic myelomonocytic leukemias, polycythemia vera, myelofibrosis, myeloid metaplasia, essential thrombocytemia, and erythroleukemia. An interrelationship with the lymphoproliferative disorders is thought to exist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Hémopathie caractérisée par une prolifération des cellules de la série myéloïde se produisant électivement au niveau de la moelle osseuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Huesos y articulaciones
DEF

Término que designa cuatro trastornos sanguíneos diferentes, de los que sólo la leucemia mieloide crónica es cancerosa. Los otros son policitemia vera, metaplasia mieloide agnogénica y trombocitemia esencial.

CONT

Los hematólogos tratan los trastornos mieloproliferativos, de los que un número considerable acaban leucemia mieloide aguda.

Key term(s)
  • trastornos mieloproliferativos
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Record 6 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

A bifunctional cytotoxic alkylating agent, 1, 4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate, an antineoplastic agent unrelated to the nitrogen mustards; used primarily for treatment of chronic granulocytic leukemia and also polycythemia vera and myeloid metaplasia; the major side effect is bone marrow depression.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H14O6S2 or C6H14S2O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre cristalline, insoluble dans l'eau, peu soluble dans l'alcool utilisé entre autres dans le traitement de la leucémie myéloïde.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H14S2O6 ou C6H14O6S2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Fármaco alquilante antineoplásico.

OBS

[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de la leucemia mielógena crónica, y neoplasia de la médula ósea.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H14O6S2 o C6H14S2O6

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Record 7 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

A condition, more commonly seen in females, due to hyperadrenocorticism resulting from neoplasms of the adrenal cortex or the anterior lobe of the pituitary, or to prolonged excessive intake of glucocorticoids for therapeutic purposes.

OBS

The symptoms and signs may include rapidly developing adiposity of the face, neck, and trunk, kyphosis caused by osteoporosis of the spine, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, amenorrhea, hypertrichosis in females, impotence in males, dusky complexion with purple markings, polycythemia, pain in the abdomen and back, and muscular wasting and weakness. When secondary to excessive pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropin, it is known as Cushing's disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
CONT

Syndrome dû à l'hyperproduction de glucocorticoïdes par la corticosurrénale, d'étiologie variée : tumeur surrénalienne bénigne ou maligne, hyperplasie de la corticosurrénale à la suite d'une hypersécrétion d'hormone corticotrope par l'hypophyse ou d'origine extrahypophysaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías urinarias
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Record 8 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

A condition characterized by an increase of all the bone marrow elements.

CONT

Polycythemia Vera... is a panmyelosis-ie, hematocrit, white count, and platelet count are generally all elevated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Prolifération anormale de tous les éléments hématopoïétiques de la moelle osseuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
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Record 9 2005-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Medication
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

An inhibitor of the enzyme ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, an essential step in DNA synthesis.

OBS

[Hydroxyurea] is used as an antineoplastic agent primarily for treatment of busulfan-resistant chronic granulocytic leukemia, and also for the treatment of carcinoma of the head and neck, ovary, and cervix, malignant melanoma, and polycythemia vera; administered orally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Médicaments
  • Cancers et oncologie
CONT

L'Hydroxyurée est une molécule utilisée habituellement dans les maladies du sang (leucémies). Elle est prescrite avec la ddI [dideoxyinosine] dont elle renforce l'action anti-VIH. Elle agit en freinant la synthèse de l'ADN. Sa place dans le traitement du VIH est mal évaluée et controversée.

Spanish

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Record 10 2001-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Blood
DEF

... a myeloproliferative disease characterized by the sustained persistence of an increased level of hemoglobin and an increased hematocrit. Its physiologic features are based on an increase in blood viscosity caused by the increase in red cell mass: The red cell mass dominates and defines the clinical syndrome.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Sang
DEF

Maladie primitive acquise faisant partie des syndromes myéloprolifératifs (caractérisée par la prolifération non contrôlée de l'ensemble des lignées myéloïdes, surtout de la lignée érythroblastique), d'origine clonale.

Spanish

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Record 11 1992-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

Abnormal increase in the mass of red blood cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Trouble du système sanguin.

Spanish

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Record 12 1989-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

An increase in the number and concentration of circulating red blood corpuscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Augmentation du nombre de globules rouges circulant avec taux d'hémoglobine normal.

Spanish

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