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DIZZINESS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Ear, Nose and Larynx (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dizziness
1, record 1, English, dizziness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A common symptom resulting from a disorder of the labyrinths - a feeling of unsteadiness or lack of balance of movement in the head. 2, record 1, English, - dizziness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be caused by circulatory disturbances, such as a fall in blood pressure, anaemia and change of position 2, record 1, English, - dizziness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dizziness: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 1, English, - dizziness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Oreille, nez et larynx (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étourdissement
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tourdissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de trouble, d'insécurité, voisin du vertige, pouvant préluder à la perte de connaissance. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tourdissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est d'origine vasculaire ou nerveuse et paraît lié à un trouble de fonction des canaux semi-circulaires de l'oreille interne. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tourdissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce trouble est différent du vertige (voir ce terme) en ce qu'il ne comporte pas, comme ce dernier, une sensation de rotation. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tourdissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
étourdissement : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tourdissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Oreja, nariz y laringe (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aturdimiento
1, record 1, Spanish, aturdimiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- vahído 2, record 1, Spanish, vah%C3%ADdo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vertigo
1, record 2, English, vertigo
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dizziness 2, record 2, English, dizziness
familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An illusory sense that either the environment or one's own body is revolving; it may result from diseases of the inner ear or may be due to disturbances of the vesicular centers or pathways in the central nervous system. 2, record 2, English, - vertigo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertigo: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 2, English, - vertigo
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vertige
1, record 2, French, vertige
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation erronée de déplacement des objets environnants par rapport au corps ou inversement, témoignant d'une perturbation du système de l'équilibre. 2, record 2, French, - vertige
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertige : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 2, French, - vertige
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vértigo
1, record 2, Spanish, v%C3%A9rtigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensación subjetiva e ilusoria de desplazamiento, del propio sujeto respecto de su entorno o viceversa, es decir se trata de una sensación de movimiento, generalmente del tipo 'giratorio', sin que ello esté ocurriendo realmente, supone un trastorno del equilibrio causado por una afectación del sistema vestibular periférico (en el oído) o central (en el sistema nervioso central). 2, record 2, Spanish, - v%C3%A9rtigo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-07-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hearing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- residual dizziness
1, record 3, English, residual%20dizziness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- background dizziness 1, record 3, English, background%20dizziness
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a biologist, I knew of many Internet websites with medical information. I searched the Net comprehensively, not limiting my searches to American or conventional medical sites. From this search, with my biological training, I was able to create a personal treatment regime that has been completely effective for me. I no longer have any attacks. I no longer have any residual or background dizziness. My brain is clear. I no longer fear Meniere's. I have it completely under control. 1, record 3, English, - residual%20dizziness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
residual. Pertaining to something that remains to discomfort or disable a person following an illness, injury, operation, or the like. 2, record 3, English, - residual%20dizziness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouïe
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vertige résiduel
1, record 3, French, vertige%20r%C3%A9siduel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résiduel. Se dit de ce qui persiste de quelque chose en dépit de tentatives faites pour l'éliminer, par exemple, fatigue résiduelle. 2, record 3, French, - vertige%20r%C3%A9siduel
Record 3, Key term(s)
- étourdissement résiduel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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