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ULCER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Stomach
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ulcer
1, record 1, English, ulcer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A breach on the surface of the skin or on the surface of the membrane lining any cavity within the body, which does not tend to heal quickly. 2, record 1, English, - ulcer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "ulcer" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 1, English, - ulcer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ulcus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Estomac
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ulcère
1, record 1, French, ulc%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de substance au niveau d'une muqueuse, dont la tendance à la cicatrisation est généralement faible et l'évolution chronique. 2, record 1, French, - ulc%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ulcère» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 1, French, - ulc%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fisiología del estómago
- Piel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- úlcera
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%BAlcera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pérdida de continuidad en un tejido por causas locales [que] se manifiesta como una herida. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%BAlcera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ulcer
1, record 2, English, ulcer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A loss of substance on a cutaneous or mucous surface with an erosion, disintegration and necrosis of the tissues. 2, record 2, English, - ulcer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ulcère
1, record 2, French, ulc%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de substance cutanée ou muqueuse dont le siège, la forme et l'aspect varient avec la nature du processus causal. 2, record 2, French, - ulc%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- úlcera
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%BAlcera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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