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LOCKJAW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tetanus
1, record 1, English, tetanus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lockjaw 2, record 1, English, lockjaw
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, characterized by a tonic spasm of the masseter muscles of the jaw. 3, record 1, English, - tetanus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tétanos
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9tanos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mal de cerf 2, record 1, French, mal%20de%20cerf
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Maladie] causée par la contamination d'une plaie par Clostridium tetani, une bactérie qui est présente dans l'intestin et les excréments du cheval. 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9tanos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La raideur musculaire est particulièrement visible au niveau des mâchoires. 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9tanos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tétanos
1, record 1, Spanish, t%C3%A9tanos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trismus
1, record 2, English, trismus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lockjaw 2, record 2, English, lockjaw
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spasm of the masticatory muscles, with difficulty in opening the mouth (lockjaw); a characteristic early symptom of tetanus. 1, record 2, English, - trismus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "trismus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 2, English, - trismus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trismus
1, record 2, French, trismus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction tonique des muscles masticateurs qui rend l'ouverture de la bouche difficile; c'est un symptôme caractéristique du tétanos. 1, record 2, French, - trismus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- trismo
1, record 2, Spanish, trismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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