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REFERRED PAIN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Morton’s metatarsalgia
1, record 1, English, Morton%26rsquo%3Bs%20metatarsalgia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Morton’s disease 2, record 1, English, Morton%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
- Morton’s toe 2, record 1, English, Morton%26rsquo%3Bs%20toe
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition characterized by severe neuralgic pain originating in the distal end of the sole, usually beyond the necks of the third and the fourth metatarsal bones, and referred to the corresponding two toes. The pain is caused by the development of a neuroma in a digital nerve just proximal to its point of bifurcation. It occurs soon after walking on hard surfaces and is relieved by rest with the shoe removed. 2, record 1, English, - Morton%26rsquo%3Bs%20metatarsalgia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "Morton’s syndrome". 2, record 1, English, - Morton%26rsquo%3Bs%20metatarsalgia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métatarsalgie de Morton
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tatarsalgie%20de%20Morton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maladie de Morton 2, record 1, French, maladie%20de%20Morton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection caractérisée par des douleurs très vives prenant naissance dans un espace intermétatarsien, en général le troisième ou le quatrième et irradiant à la face interne des orteils correspondants, douleurs qui surviennent à la marche, obligeant à l'arrêt, et disparaissent en quelques minutes pour se reproduire irrégulièrement. La métatarsalgie de Morton est en relation avec un névrome intermétatarsien ou, plus exactement, avec une prolifération fibromateuse autour d'un nerf intermétatarsien. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tatarsalgie%20de%20Morton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec «pied ancestral». 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tatarsalgie%20de%20Morton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad de Morton
1, record 1, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20Morton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- neuralgia de Morton 1, record 1, Spanish, neuralgia%20de%20Morton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acute appendicitis
1, record 2, English, acute%20appendicitis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
appendicitis of acute onset requiring surgical intervention and usually characterized by pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant with local and referred rebound tenderness, overlying muscle spasm, and cutaneous hyperesthesia. 1, record 2, English, - acute%20appendicitis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appendicite aiguë
1, record 2, French, appendicite%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appendicite caractérisée par des douleurs spontanées ou provoquées au niveau de la fosse iliaque droite, par des nausées, des vomissements, de la fièvre, et par une leucocytose élevée. 2, record 2, French, - appendicite%20aigu%C3%AB
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- referred pain
1, record 3, English, referred%20pain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most important example of referred pain is pain felt in the knee(referred to the knee) but arising from a painful lesion in the hip due to the obturator nerve pattern of hip pain. 2, record 3, English, - referred%20pain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- douleur projetée
1, record 3, French, douleur%20projet%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- douleur rapportée 2, record 3, French, douleur%20rapport%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- douleur référée 1, record 3, French, douleur%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur prenant son origine dans un organe ou tissu et ressentie à distance. Ex. : douleur brachiale de l'insuffisance coronarienne. 3, record 3, French, - douleur%20projet%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "douleur projetée" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 3, French, - douleur%20projet%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolor referido
1, record 3, Spanish, dolor%20referido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coccygodynia
1, record 4, English, coccygodynia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- coccyalgia 2, record 4, English, coccyalgia
correct
- coccydynia 2, record 4, English, coccydynia
correct
- coccygalgia 2, record 4, English, coccygalgia
correct
- coccyodynia 2, record 4, English, coccyodynia
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pain in the coccyx and the coccygeal region which may be referred. 1, record 4, English, - coccygodynia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coccygodynie
1, record 4, French, coccygodynie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coccydynie 2, record 4, French, coccydynie
correct, feminine noun
- coccyalgie 3, record 4, French, coccyalgie
correct, feminine noun
- névralgie coccygienne 1, record 4, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20coccygienne
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur d'origine locale ou référée ressentie dans la région coccygienne, survenant parfois par paroxysmes et souvent exacerbée par la position assise ou la défécation. 4, record 4, French, - coccygodynie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "coccygodynie" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 5, record 4, French, - coccygodynie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- coccigodinia
1, record 4, Spanish, coccigodinia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- autonomic arousal
1, record 5, English, autonomic%20arousal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A general state of physiological arousal associated with what is commonly referred to as the "fight or flight syndrome. "Autonomic arousal is known to be related to anxiety, emotional distress, and the increase of pain perception through several mechanisms including alterations in gate control. 1, record 5, English, - autonomic%20arousal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- éveil autonome
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9veil%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parallèlement au fait qu'ils ont contribué à offrir un nouveau modèle de la douleur, les psychologues ont également souligné l'importance de la distinction pouvant exister entre douleur aiguë et douleur chronique. Selon [des chercheurs], les recherches consacrées tant à la douleur clinique aiguë (c'est-à-dire très récente) s'accompagne généralement d'une augmentation de l'angoisse et de l'éveil autonome. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9veil%20autonome
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éveil autonome : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9veil%20autonome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- intravenous pyelogram
1, record 6, English, intravenous%20pyelogram
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IVP 1, record 6, English, IVP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- excretory urogram 1, record 6, English, excretory%20urogram
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intravenous Pyelogram(IVP). The most common of all urologic studies and is also commonly referred to as excretory urogram. It is a test that uses contrast agent(dye) that is injected into a vein to outline the kidneys, ureters and bladder on an X-ray. A urologist is likely to order this test if a patient complains of pain in their side, blood in the urine(hematuria) or any stone-related symptoms. It may also be utilized as a screening test to prompt your urologist to obtain another imaging test for further information. 1, record 6, English, - intravenous%20pyelogram
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pyélogramme intraveineux
1, record 6, French, py%C3%A9logramme%20intraveineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pyélogramme intraveineux est un type d'examen radiologique utilisé pour examiner le système urinaire. Le patient reçoit une injection intraveineuse d'un produit opaque à base d'iode avant l'intervention. Une série d'images sont prises à des intervalles précis pour évaluer le fonctionnement et l'apparence des reins, de la vessie et des uretères (les tubes qui transportent l'urine des reins à la vessie). 1, record 6, French, - py%C3%A9logramme%20intraveineux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intraveineux : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 6, French, - py%C3%A9logramme%20intraveineux
Record 6, Key term(s)
- pyélogramme intra-veineux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-04-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- myalgic cord
1, record 7, English, myalgic%20cord
see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hardened and tender bands in some of the muscles supplied by the same nerve as shown by palpation. 2, record 7, English, - myalgic%20cord
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theses cords may have trigger points giving rise to pain at distant sites. Finger pressure on these points will elicit this referred pain. 1, record 7, English, - myalgic%20cord
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source française traduite en anglais. 2, record 7, English, - myalgic%20cord
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cordon myalgique
1, record 7, French, cordon%20myalgique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faisceau musculaire induré et douloureux, palpable dans certains muscles innervés par le nerf rachidien correspondant au segment vertébral concerné. 2, record 7, French, - cordon%20myalgique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tender points
1, record 8, English, tender%20points
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- trigger points 2, record 8, English, trigger%20points
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fibromyalgia syndrome(sometimes referred to as fibrositis) can produce generalized arthralgias, myalgias, abdominal pain, headaches, and chronic fatigue... Although joint symptoms can be prominent in the history, the physical examination uncovers no arthritis, but discrete... areas of tenderness(tender points) are found variously in the supraclavicular, suprascapular, infrascapular, and paravertebral regions. 1, record 8, English, - tender%20points
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
FIBROSITIS - This term has been applied to a symptom complex that is characterized by pain and stiffness in varying areas, most commonly in the neck, shoulder, girdle, and posterior aspects of the trunk... Localized areas of tenderness, commonly in the paravertebral areas medial to the scapula, have been termed tender or "trigger points". 2, record 8, English, - tender%20points
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- points de fibromyalgie
1, record 8, French, points%20de%20fibromyalgie
masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Strictement normal sauf pour la présence d'une sensibilité significative à la palpation de nombreux kystes musculaires appelés points de fibromyalgie. 1, record 8, French, - points%20de%20fibromyalgie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Mental Disorders
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- emotional insulation
1, record 9, English, emotional%20insulation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unconscious defence mechanism of indifference and detachment. 1, record 9, English, - emotional%20insulation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The boy who has been rejected by girl after girl may become aloof and detached: "Who needs people?" ... Many victims of chronic unemployment become so apathetic and beaten that they cannot apply for a new job or job training for fear of disappointment ... Emotional insulation can ... take pathological forms. In cases of chronic depression the patient may detach himself so completely that he loses the power to react even to fortunate events. In schizophrenia, apathy may become so complete that the patient withdraws into a stuporous state. 1, record 9, English, - emotional%20insulation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The patient kept distant from others so he would not experience more emotional pain or disappointment. This wall is often referred to as emotional insulation. 2, record 9, English, - emotional%20insulation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insulation: the action of placing in a detached situation or the state of already being placed in a detached situation. It could also mean the material used in placing one in a detached situation. Figuratively speaking, this could include a "wall", "barrier" or simply "distance". "Isolation" is either the action whereby an individual withdraws himself socially from society or the condition of already being in this state (=solitude). Other related terms: isolation, withdrawal, emotional indifference, emotional blocking, emotional withdrawal. 3, record 9, English, - emotional%20insulation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Troubles mentaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- isolement affectif
1, record 9, French, isolement%20affectif
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isolation : mécanisme de défense, surtout typique de la névrose obsessionnelle, et qui consiste à isoler une pensée ou un comportement de telle sorte que leurs connexions avec d'autres pensées ou avec le reste de l'existence du sujet se trouvent rompues. 2, record 9, French, - isolement%20affectif
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On doit préférer « affectif » pour traduire « emotional » quand ce mot anglais se rapporte aussi à des réactions ou processus persistants et non seulement à l'émotion au sens français. Ajoutons que « emotional » peut se dire d'un sujet « ému » ou « émotif ». 3, record 9, French, - isolement%20affectif
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
D'autres termes connexes : indifférence affective, blocage affectif, solitude-introspection. 1, record 9, French, - isolement%20affectif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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