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B01 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chickenpox
1, record 1, English, chickenpox
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- varicella 2, record 1, English, varicella
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Varicella, or chickenpox, is an acute communicable disease characterized by a generalized vesicular rash. Because it is highly contagious, most individuals contract it in childhood. 3, record 1, English, - chickenpox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B01: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - chickenpox
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chicken pox
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- varicelle
1, record 1, French, varicelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- picote 2, record 1, French, picote
correct, feminine noun, Canada, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie contagieuse généralement bénigne causée par le virus zona-varicelle, principalement caractérisée par des démangeaisons, de la fièvre et une éruption cutanée. 3, record 1, French, - varicelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B01 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 1, French, - varicelle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- picotte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- varicela
1, record 1, Spanish, varicela
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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