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BLEFARITIS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blepharitis
1, record 1, English, blepharitis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- palpebritis 2, record 1, English, palpebritis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the eyelid. 3, record 1, English, - blepharitis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H01.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - blepharitis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blépharite
1, record 1, French, bl%C3%A9pharite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation de la paupière [...] 2, record 1, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H01.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 1, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis
1, record 1, Spanish, blefaritis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación aguda o crónica de los párpados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - blefaritis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blepharitis squamosa
1, record 2, English, blepharitis%20squamosa
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blepharitis sicca 1, record 2, English, blepharitis%20sicca
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scaling or crusting of the eyelid margins commonly caused by a bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus or diplobacillus, but may be seborrheic. 1, record 2, English, - blepharitis%20squamosa
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blépharite squameuse
1, record 2, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20squameuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis escamosa
1, record 2, Spanish, blefaritis%20escamosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blefaritis en la que se aprecian abundantes escamas adheridas a las pestañas y en el borde libre palpebral. 1, record 2, Spanish, - blefaritis%20escamosa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- seborrheic blepharitis
1, record 3, English, seborrheic%20blepharitis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- seborrhoeic blepharitis 2, record 3, English, seborrhoeic%20blepharitis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with dandruff of the scalp and may be part of an overall skin disease (seborrhea) which also affects the chest, back, and behind the ears. 1, record 3, English, - seborrheic%20blepharitis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With seborrheic blepharitis, the glands of the eyelid produce an abnormal quantity and quality of teat film, which normally coats, protects, and lubricates the eye. Several factors including hormones, nutrition, general physical condition, and stress my contribute to the development of this condition. 1, record 3, English, - seborrheic%20blepharitis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seborrheic blepharitis (nonulcerative) is usually associated with the presence of Pityrosporum ovale, although this organism has not been shown to be the etiologic factor. 3, record 3, English, - seborrheic%20blepharitis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- blépharite séborrhéique
1, record 3, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20s%C3%A9borrh%C3%A9ique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation chronique du bord libre des paupières [due à] une hypersécrétion lipidique des glandes de Zeis. 1, record 3, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20s%C3%A9borrh%C3%A9ique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 3, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20s%C3%A9borrh%C3%A9ique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis seborreica
1, record 3, Spanish, blefaritis%20seborreica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blefaritis con abundante contenido lipídico en el borde libre palpebral por alteración de las glándulas de Zeis y que se suele asociar a dermatitis seborreica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - blefaritis%20seborreica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ulcerative blepharitis
1, record 4, English, ulcerative%20blepharitis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the eyelid margins producing numerous small ulcers which may be covered by crusts, generally caused by a staphylococcus infection. 2, record 4, English, - ulcerative%20blepharitis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- blépharite ulcéreuse
1, record 4, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20ulc%C3%A9reuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du bord de la paupière caractérisée par la présence de petits ulcères. 1, record 4, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20ulc%C3%A9reuse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 4, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20ulc%C3%A9reuse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis ulcerosa
1, record 4, Spanish, blefaritis%20ulcerosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blefaritis debida a un infección estafilocócica del folículo piloso, caracterizada por la presencia de costras purulentas que al desprenderse dejan pequeñas úlceras. 1, record 4, Spanish, - blefaritis%20ulcerosa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- blepharitis marginalis
1, record 5, English, blepharitis%20marginalis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- blepharitis ciliaris 1, record 5, English, blepharitis%20ciliaris
correct
- blepharitis simplex 2, record 5, English, blepharitis%20simplex
correct
- psorophthalmia 2, record 5, English, psorophthalmia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A common chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin, usually bilateral and accompanied by crusts or scales, characteristically caused by a staphylococcus infection, although it may be due to various organisms or allergies. 2, record 5, English, - blepharitis%20marginalis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- blépharite ciliaire
1, record 5, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20ciliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- blépharite marginale 2, record 5, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20marginale
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les blépharites ciliaires constituent les inflammations aiguës ou chroniques de la marge palpébrale, en rapport étroit avec l'état physique et psychique du sujet. 1, record 5, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20ciliaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis ciliar
1, record 5, Spanish, blefaritis%20ciliar
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- blefaritis marginalis 1, record 5, Spanish, blefaritis%20marginalis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blefaritis que también afecta a las glándulas sebáceas y los folículos pilosos del párpado. 1, record 5, Spanish, - blefaritis%20ciliar
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blepharitis angularis
1, record 6, English, blepharitis%20angularis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- angular blepharitis 2, record 6, English, angular%20blepharitis
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the margins of the eyelids involving especially the canthi laterally, less so medially; 1, record 6, English, - blepharitis%20angularis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
it is caused by the diplobacillus of Morax-Axenfeld. 1, record 6, English, - blepharitis%20angularis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- blépharite angulaire
1, record 6, French, bl%C3%A9pharite%20angulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation des canthi affectant plus particulièrement le canthus interne. 1, record 6, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20angulaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 6, French, - bl%C3%A9pharite%20angulaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- blefaritis angular
1, record 6, Spanish, blefaritis%20angular
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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