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PITIRIASIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Hair Styling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pityriasis
1, record 1, English, pityriasis
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the skin characterized by the formation and flaking of fine, thin scales. 2, record 1, English, - pityriasis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pityriasis: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - pityriasis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Coiffure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pityriasis
1, record 1, French, pityriasis
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dermatose caractérisée par une fine desquamation. 2, record 1, French, - pityriasis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pityriasis : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - pityriasis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Peinado
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pitiriasis
1, record 1, Spanish, pitiriasis
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pityriasis lichenoides
1, record 2, English, pityriasis%20lichenoides
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- parapsoriasis guttata 1, record 2, English, parapsoriasis%20guttata
correct
- guttate parapsoriasis 1, record 2, English, guttate%20parapsoriasis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parapsoriasis characterized by the abrupt onset of a generalized, reddish-brown, maculopapular eruption. Lesions may be vesicular, hemorrhagic, crusted, or necrotic. 1, record 2, English, - pityriasis%20lichenoides
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parapsoriasis en gouttes
1, record 2, French, parapsoriasis%20en%20gouttes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parapsoriasis caractérisé par de petites papules rosées devenant brunâtres et squameuses, et disparaissant en une vingtaine de jours, évoluant par poussées, plus rarement les papules deviennent noirâtres et nécrotiques, avec des poussées fébriles, avec cicatrice. 2, record 2, French, - parapsoriasis%20en%20gouttes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pitiriasis liquenoide
1, record 2, Spanish, pitiriasis%20liquenoide
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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