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UNDER DIAGNOSIS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- underdiagnosis
1, record 1, English, underdiagnosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The failure, on a significant scale, to detect or correctly diagnose all the cases of a disease examined. 1, record 1, English, - underdiagnosis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- under-diagnosis
- under diagnosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-diagnostic
1, record 1, French, sous%2Ddiagnostic
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rare dans les pays développés, [l'encéphalopathie de Gayet-Wernicke] est sous-diagnostiquée, en effet les séries autopsiques ont montré que jusqu'à 80 % des cas n'étaient pas diagnostiqués du vivant du patient, chez les adultes comme chez les enfants. Ce sous-diagnostic est en grande partie lié à des formes cliniques trompeuses chez des patients non reconnus comme étant à risque. 1, record 1, French, - sous%2Ddiagnostic
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- female sexual arousal disorder
1, record 2, English, female%20sexual%20arousal%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FSAD 2, record 2, English, FSAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of sexual activity, an adequate lubrication-swelling response of sexual excitement ... 3, record 2, English, - female%20sexual%20arousal%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "female sexual arousal disorder" and the "hypoactive sexual desire disorder" were separate disorders that are merged under the diagnosis of "female sexual interest/arousal disorder" in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4, record 2, English, - female%20sexual%20arousal%20disorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble de l'excitation sexuelle chez la femme
1, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20l%27excitation%20sexuelle%20chez%20la%20femme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] incapacité à atteindre ou à maintenir jusqu'à l'accomplissement de l'acte sexuel, une réactivité sexuelle adéquate (lubrification, intumescence) [...] 1, record 2, French, - trouble%20de%20l%27excitation%20sexuelle%20chez%20la%20femme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «trouble de l'excitation sexuelle chez la femme» et le «trouble lié à la baisse du désir sexuel» qui étaient considérés comme des troubles distincts sont maintenant réunis pour former le «trouble de l'intérêt pour l'activité sexuelle ou de l'excitation sexuelle chez la femme» dans la cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux. 2, record 2, French, - trouble%20de%20l%27excitation%20sexuelle%20chez%20la%20femme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hypoactive sexual desire disorder
1, record 3, English, hypoactive%20sexual%20desire%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HSDD 2, record 3, English, HSDD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A sexual disorder characterized by] persistent deficient sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. 2, record 3, English, - hypoactive%20sexual%20desire%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "hypoactive sexual desire disorder" and the "female sexual arousal disorder" were separate disorders that are merged under the diagnosis of "female sexual interest/arousal disorder" in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 3, record 3, English, - hypoactive%20sexual%20desire%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à la baisse du désir sexuel
1, record 3, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20baisse%20du%20d%C3%A9sir%20sexuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trouble : baisse du désir sexuel 2, record 3, French, trouble%20%3A%20baisse%20du%20d%C3%A9sir%20sexuel
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «trouble lié à la baisse du désir sexuel» et le «trouble de l'excitation sexuelle chez la femme» qui étaient considérés comme des troubles distincts sont maintenant réunis pour former le «trouble de l'intérêt pour l'activité sexuelle ou de l'excitation sexuelle chez la femme» dans la cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux. 3, record 3, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20baisse%20du%20d%C3%A9sir%20sexuel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-07-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Biological Sciences
- Medical Staff
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clinical pathologist
1, record 4, English, clinical%20pathologist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- clinical pathology doctor 2, record 4, English, clinical%20pathology%20doctor
correct
- doctor of clinical pathology 3, record 4, English, doctor%20of%20clinical%20pathology
correct
- DCP 3, record 4, English, DCP
correct
- DCP 3, record 4, English, DCP
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A physician who specializes] in pathology concerned with the theoretical and technical aspects (i.e., the methods or procedures) of chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, hematology, and other fields as they pertain to the diagnosis of disease and the care of patients, as well as to the prevention of disease. 4, record 4, English, - clinical%20pathologist
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A clinical pathologist looks at blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens under a microscope, or with other diagnostic tools, to observe levels of certain chemicals and/or other substances in the body. A diagnosis or determination to conduct further study is then made based on the test results. 5, record 4, English, - clinical%20pathologist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Sciences biologiques
- Personnel médical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pathologiste clinique
1, record 4, French, pathologiste%20clinique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pathologiste clinicien 2, record 4, French, pathologiste%20clinicien
correct, masculine noun
- pathologiste clinicienne 3, record 4, French, pathologiste%20clinicienne
correct, feminine noun
- biologiste médical 4, record 4, French, biologiste%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun, France
- biologiste médicale 5, record 4, French, biologiste%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun, France
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La biologie médicale est une spécialité médicale qui consiste en l’exécution d’analyses sur des spécimens biologiques (sang, urines, tissus, salive, etc.) et en l’interprétation médicale des résultats dans le but de caractériser l’origine physiopathologique d’une maladie. 6, record 4, French, - pathologiste%20clinique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Blood
- Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aplastic anemia
1, record 5, English, aplastic%20anemia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aplastic anemia is a disease of the young, with a median age at onset of about 25 years(excluding aplasia secondary to cancer chemotherapy). It must be a leading diagnosis in the pancytopenic adolescent or young adult. The bone marrow is usually readily aspirated but appears dilute on smear. The biopsy specimen, often grossly pale, shows mainly fat under the microscope, with hematopoietic cells occupying by definition less than 25% of the marrow space and, in the most serious cases, 0 to 5% 1, record 5, English, - aplastic%20anemia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sang
- Vertèbres et moelle
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- anémie aplastique
1, record 5, French, an%C3%A9mie%20aplastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anémie due à une insuffisance de l'hématopoïèse (absence des précurseurs médullaires des érythrocytes). 2, record 5, French, - an%C3%A9mie%20aplastique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- anémie aplasique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sangre
- Vértebras y médula
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- anemia aplásica
1, record 5, Spanish, anemia%20apl%C3%A1sica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad de la médula ósea que se caracteriza porque no se producen suficientes células sanguíneas, que se manifiesta con los síntomas propios de la anemia (debido al descenso de hematíes), vulnerabilidad a infecciones (provocada por la reducción de leucocitos) y predisposición a hematomas y hemorragias (derivada de la ausencia de plaquetas). 1, record 5, Spanish, - anemia%20apl%C3%A1sica
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El tratamiento más eficaz es el transplante de médula ósea. 1, record 5, Spanish, - anemia%20apl%C3%A1sica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ionized polyvidone dilution 1, record 6, English, ionized%20polyvidone%20dilution
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The introduction point must be as far posterior as possible, in the plane of the anterior border of the femoral neck to promote declivitous downward. It allows for pus evacuation, confirmation of the diagnosis and bacteriological samples to be taken. The lavage is done using ionized polyvidone dilution in physiological saline solution. The catheter is inserted in the center of the trocart and pushed intra-articularly under fluoroscopic control. 1, record 6, English, - ionized%20polyvidone%20dilution
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- solution de polyvidone iodée
1, record 6, French, solution%20de%20polyvidone%20iod%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lavage est réalisé avec une solution de polyvidone iodée diluée à 50 p. 100 dans du sérum physiologique ou au seul sérum physiologique comme le recommandent Rombouts et coll. 1, record 6, French, - solution%20de%20polyvidone%20iod%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dyspraxic
1, record 7, English, dyspraxic
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is a hidden handicap as, under normal circumstances, children with dyspraxia may appear no different from their peers, until new skills are tried or known ones taken out of context, when difficulties may become apparent … Therefore a diagnosis, naming the disorder, is often very difficult, and sometimes the closest may be "shows some dyspraxic tendencies. " 1, record 7, English, - dyspraxic
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dyspraxique
1, record 7, French, dyspraxique
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un enfant dyspraxique n'arrivera pas à inscrire cérébralement certaines praxies correspondant à certains gestes spécifiques en dépit d'un apprentissage habituel. Ses gestes resteront malhabiles, fluctuants voire ratés et en plus réalisés sous un contrôle attentionnel qui entraîne une grande fatigue. 2, record 7, French, - dyspraxique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
- Health Law
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reasonable degree of skill and knowledge
1, record 8, English, reasonable%20degree%20of%20skill%20and%20knowledge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standard of care that the court must apply in medical malpractice cases is not one of perfection; but rather is to require the physician to conduct him or herself within a reasonable degree of skill and knowledge. This includes skill and care with respect to diagnosis, and treatment of the patient's medical condition. It is an objective standard and varies according to the level of the experience attained by the physicians whose performance is under consideration. 2, record 8, English, - reasonable%20degree%20of%20skill%20and%20knowledge
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
- Droit de la santé
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- degré d'habileté et de connaissance raisonnable
1, record 8, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20et%20de%20connaissance%20raisonnable
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-06-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- device
1, record 9, English, device
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Under the Food and Drugs Act] "device" means any article, instrument, apparatus or contrivance, including any component, part or accessory thereof, manufactured, sold or represented for use in(a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder or abnormal physical state, or the symptoms thereof, in man or animal,(b) restoring, correcting or modifying a body function or the body structure of man or animal,(c) the diagnosis of pregnancy in humans or animals, or(d) the care of humans or animals during pregnancy and at and after birth of the offspring, including care of the offspring, and includes a contraceptive device but does not include a drug.... 2, record 9, English, - device
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- instrument
1, record 9, French, instrument
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans la Loi sur les aliments et drogues] «instrument» signifie tout article, appareil ou dispositif, y compris tout composant, partie ou accessoire de ceux-ci, fabriqué ou vendu pour servir, ou présenté comme pouvant servir : a) au diagnostic, au traitement, à l'atténuation ou à la prévention d'une maladie, d'un désordre, d'un état physique anormal ou de leurs symptômes, chez l'homme ou les animaux; b) à la restauration, à la correction ou à la modification d'une fonction organique ou de la structure corporelle de l'homme ou des animaux; c) au diagnostic de la gestation chez l'homme ou les animaux; d) aux soins de l'homme ou des animaux pendant la gestation et aux soins prénatals et post-natals, notamment les soins de leur progéniture. Sont visés par la présente définition les moyens anticonceptionnels, tandis que les drogues en sont exclues. 2, record 9, French, - instrument
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- instrumento
1, record 9, Spanish, instrumento
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo diseñado para llevar a cabo cualquier tipo de observación u operación. 2, record 9, Spanish, - instrumento
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-08-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
1, record 10, English, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Agency
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation 2, record 10, English, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Foundation
correct
- Saskatchewan Cancer Commission 3, record 10, English, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Commission
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency(also known as the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation) is the corporate body established under and regulated by the Cancer Foundation Act with responsibility for conducting a program for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer in the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The Agency is funded by the provincial government and is directed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, with representation from communities throughout the province. 1, record 10, English, - Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Agency
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
1, record 10, French, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Agency
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation 2, record 10, French, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Foundation
correct, feminine noun
- Saskatchewan Cancer Commission 3, record 10, French, Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Commission
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 4, record 10, French, - Saskatchewan%20Cancer%20Agency
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Fondation du cancer de la Saskatchewan
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- medical assistant
1, record 11, English, medical%20assistant
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A health worker who has received an appropriate training and who, in the field of promotion, protection and restoration of health(including diagnosis and treatment of disease), has certain clearly defined duties and responsibilities. He is employed... under the supervision and guidance of qualified physicians... 2, record 11, English, - medical%20assistant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 3, record 11, English, - medical%20assistant
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- assistant médical
1, record 11, French, assistant%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- assistante médicale 2, record 11, French, assistante%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-07-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Finance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- prospective payment 1, record 12, English, prospective%20payment
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most interesting development(s) is the Medicare prospective payment legislation.... Under the system, Medicare payment for hospital inpatient services is based on 467 diagnosis-related groups(DRGS). Hospitals know in advance how much Medicare will pay for the treatment of a patient with a particular diagnosis. 2, record 12, English, - prospective%20payment
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Finances
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- paiement prospectif
1, record 12, French, paiement%20prospectif
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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