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LYMPHEDEMA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Lymphatic System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lymphedema
1, record 1, English, lymphedema
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lymphoedema 2, record 1, English, lymphoedema
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chronic unilateral or bilateral edema of the extremities due to accumulation of interstitial fluid as a result of stasis of lymph, which is secondary to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. 3, record 1, English, - lymphedema
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "lymphedema" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 1, English, - lymphedema
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système lymphatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lymphœdème
1, record 1, French, lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lymphœdème est l'accumulation de liquide lymphatique dans les espaces interstitiels, surtout dans la graisse sous-cutanée, suite à une rupture du système lymphatique. C'est une collection anormale de protéines tissulaires en excès, avec de l'œdème, de l'inflammation chronique et de la fibrose. 2, record 1, French, - lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema linfático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- linfedema
1, record 1, Spanish, linfedema
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento anormal de líquido rico en proteínas en el espacio intersticial debido a una alteración de la capacidad de transporte del sistema linfático, que se manifiesta por un incremento del tamaño o hinchazón de una extremidad o región del cuerpo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Linfedema [...] acumulación de líquido en brazos o piernas derivado de la obstrucción de los vasos o ganglios linfáticos o su extirpación. El linfedema se suele asociar al cáncer de mama, aunque puede derivarse del tratamiento de otro tipo de cáncer. 3, record 1, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] el linfedema es un edema con un alto contenido proteico y de bajo flujo, causado por una disminución de la capacidad de transporte del sistema linfático y una reducción de la actividad proteolítica tisular. 2, record 1, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Linfedema primario, linfedema secundario. 2, record 1, Spanish, - linfedema
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