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PALPATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- palpation
1, record 1, English, palpation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The method of physical examination in which the hands are applied to the surface of the body, so that by the sense of touch information is obtained about the condition of the skin, the underlying tissues, and organs. 2, record 1, English, - palpation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palpation
1, record 1, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre d'exploration clinique qui consiste à appuyer les doigts ou la main sur une région du corps dans le but d'apprécier au toucher les dimensions, la consistance, la mobilité, la sensibilité de certains organes, ou de rechercher la présence d'anomalies ou de formations pathologiques (tumeurs, épanchements, fractures, déplacement d'organes, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - palpation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- palpación
1, record 1, Spanish, palpaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exploración física que consiste en la aplicación de las manos sobre la superficie corporal o las cavidades corporales accesibles, con el propósito de valorar la consistencia, la elasticidad, la movilidad y la sensibilidad al dolor de los distintos órganos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - palpaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por ejemplo, forma parte de la autoexploración de las mamas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - palpaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- palpation
1, record 2, English, palpation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- palping 2, record 2, English, palping
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The procedure of examining a tissue or organ by the sense of touch. 3, record 2, English, - palpation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- palpation
1, record 2, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'examen, par action manuelle digitale ou à l'aide du poing fermé, d'un organe pour en percevoir les variations de volume, de position, de consistance, etc. 2, record 2, French, - palpation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- palpación
1, record 2, Spanish, palpaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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