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PHLYCTENA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blister
1, record 1, English, blister
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- phlyctena 2, record 1, English, phlyctena
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blister result from disturbances of intraepidermal coherence or dermoepidermal adherence which are either caused, paralleled, or followed by influx of fluid. Grossly, they can be defined as small or large cavities - vesicles or bullae - within or just beneath the epidermis, which contain clear fluid. 3, record 1, English, - blister
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Particularly bullae are so designated [as blisters]. 3, record 1, English, - blister
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
According to source MBIOL, 1986, vol. 3, p. 2171, "phlyctena" is a seldom used term for "burn blister". 4, record 1, English, - blister
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phlyctène
1, record 1, French, phlyct%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soulèvement de l'épiderme, rempli de sérosité transparente. 2, record 1, French, - phlyct%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Soulèvement bulleux ou vésiculeux de l'épiderme, rempli de liquide clair. 3, record 1, French, - phlyct%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «phlyctène» se rapporte à la fois à la vésicule et à la bulle. Cependant il est employé le plus souvent pour désigner la bulle. 4, record 1, French, - phlyct%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phlyctena
1, record 2, English, phlyctena
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- phlycten 2, record 2, English, phlycten
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small blister, particularly that produced by a superficial degree burn. 1, record 2, English, - phlyctena
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The generic term blister is widely used as a synonym of the more specific term "phlyctena". 2, record 2, English, - phlyctena
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phlyctène
1, record 2, French, phlyct%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soulèvement bulleux ou vésiculeux de l'épiderme, rempli de liquide clair. 1, record 2, French, - phlyct%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'emploie généralement dans le cas d'une brûlure. 2, record 2, French, - phlyct%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- flictena
1, record 2, Spanish, flictena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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