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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
1, record 1, English, acquired%20immunodeficiency%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AIDS 2, record 1, English, AIDS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acquired immune deficiency syndrome 3, record 1, English, acquired%20immune%20deficiency%20syndrome
correct
- AIDS 4, record 1, English, AIDS
correct
- AIDS 4, record 1, English, AIDS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An epidemic, transmissible retroviral disease due to infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), manifested in severe cases as profound depression of cell-mediated immunity ... 5, record 1, English, - acquired%20immunodeficiency%20syndrome
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'immunodéficience acquise
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27immunod%C3%A9ficience%20acquise
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- sida 1, record 1, French, sida
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le virus d'immunodéficience humaine (VIH) est le virus qui cause le syndrome d'immunodéficience acquise (sida). Le VIH attaque le système immunitaire, causant ainsi une maladie chronique progressive, rendant les gens atteints vulnérables aux infections opportunistes et aux cancers. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27immunod%C3%A9ficience%20acquise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au début, l'acronyme «sida» était écrit en majuscules. Aujourd'hui, il est généralement utilisé comme substantif, et s'écrit donc en minuscules. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27immunod%C3%A9ficience%20acquise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «syndrome d'immunodéficience acquis» est à éviter. Selon la définition du CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), c'est l'immunodéficience qui est acquise et non le syndrome. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27immunod%C3%A9ficience%20acquise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20inmunodeficiencia%20adquirida
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SIDA 2, record 1, Spanish, SIDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sida 1, record 1, Spanish, sida
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad causada por el VIH [virus de inmunodeficiencia humana], virus que destruye los linfocitos denominados T4 [timodependientes 4] o células helper (células que protegen al organismo de infecciones y de algunos tipos de cáncer). 2, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20inmunodeficiencia%20adquirida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cuando se hace referencia al sida], se habla de un conjunto de síndromes, como el síndrome de insuficiencia respiratoria, síndrome de mala absorción intestinal, síndrome meníngeo y otros más, habitualmente con predominio de uno de ellos. "Inmunodeficiencia" significa que el sistema inmunitario está disminuido y no es capaz de defender eficazmente al organismo contra el ataque de microorganismos y "adquirida" significa que no se transmite por herencia, no es congénita y tampoco aparece por el envejecimiento, sino que se obtiene por alguna de las tres formas de transmisión que son vía sanguínea, sexual y perinatal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20inmunodeficiencia%20adquirida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sida: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la palabra "sida", que procede de la sigla SIDA (síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida), está lexicalizada (como láser u ovni) y se escribe con minúscula por ser el nombre común de una enfermedad, como gripe o diabetes. 3, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20inmunodeficiencia%20adquirida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- route of entry
1, record 2, English, route%20of%20entry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mode of entry 2, record 2, English, mode%20of%20entry
correct
- mode of entrance 2, record 2, English, mode%20of%20entrance
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To do bodily damage, a material must come in contact with the body. The method of bodily contact is called the route of entry. The routes of entry are (1) absorption (eye or skin contact); (2) ingestion; and (3) inhalation. 3, record 2, English, - route%20of%20entry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... numerous factors influence and determine the specific classification of exposure. Although the substances utilized, chemical composition and physical state of the substance affect the total dose and route of entry, the duration and frequency of exposure, route by which exposure occurs and the dose delivered are the primary factors. 4, record 2, English, - route%20of%20entry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The major routes by which toxicants enter the body are the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. 5, record 2, English, - route%20of%20entry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with "route of administration," "route of exposure" and "means of absorption." 6, record 2, English, - route%20of%20entry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- voie de pénétration
1, record 2, French, voie%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mode de pénétration 2, record 2, French, mode%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
correct, masculine noun
- voie d'entrée 3, record 2, French, voie%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En milieu industriel, deux voies de pénétration des toxiques dans l'organisme prédominent : la voie cutanée et, surtout, la voie pulmonaire; la voie digestive n'est pas négligeable. Les autre voies, oculaire et parentérale, sont plus rarement affectées. 3, record 2, French, - voie%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Absorption, pénétration, voie percutanée, mode de pénétration ou d'administration de substances dans l'organisme à travers la peau. 4, record 2, French, - voie%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vía de entrada
1, record 2, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20de%20entrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- vía de ingreso 2, record 2, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20de%20ingreso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para disminuir la absorción del tóxico, hay que seguir el criterio general de separar al enfermo de la fuente de contaminación, independientemente de la vía de entrada. 1, record 2, Spanish, - v%C3%ADa%20de%20entrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- means of absorption
1, record 3, English, means%20of%20absorption
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "route of exposure," "route of entry" and "route of administration." 2, record 3, English, - means%20of%20absorption
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voie d'absorption
1, record 3, French, voie%20d%27absorption
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voies d'absorption. Si l'on exclut ceux qui exercent des effets locaux sur les tissus cutanés et muqueux [...], la plupart des toxiques doivent d'abord être absorbés par l'organisme, puis transportés au niveau de leurs sites d'action afin d'exercer leurs effets. En milieu industriel, deux voies de pénétration des toxiques dans l'organisme prédominent : la voie cutanée et, surtout, la voie pulmonaire. 2, record 3, French, - voie%20d%27absorption
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vía de absorción
1, record 3, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ruta de absorción 1, record 3, Spanish, ruta%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vía o ruta de absorción. Es bien conocido que un mismo agente tóxico puede producir efectos muy diferentes, dependiendo de la ruta por la cual el sistema biológico lo absorba. Como ejemplo tenemos el caso del disolvente hexano, el cual si una persona adulta inhala sus vapores, en un lapso de 1 a 3 minutos puede perder el conocimiento; sin embargo, esta misma persona puede ser capaz de beber hasta algunas decenas de mililitros sin que se observe efecto alguno de toxicidad aguda. 1, record 3, Spanish, - v%C3%ADa%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- subcutaneous route
1, record 4, English, subcutaneous%20route
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Absorption of Toxicants After Special Routes of Administration. Toxic agents usually enter the bloodstream of man after absorption from the skin, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract. However, in studying chemical agents, toxicologists frequently administer these chemicals to laboratory animals by various special routes, the most common of which are (1) intraperitoneal, (2) subcutaneous, (3) intramuscular, and (4) intravenous. The intravenous route of administration introduces the toxicant directly in the bloodstream and thus the process of absorption is eliminated. ... Toxicants administered subcutaneously and intramuscularly are usually absorbed at a slower rate. 2, record 4, English, - subcutaneous%20route
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voie sous-cutanée
1, record 4, French, voie%20sous%2Dcutan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'administration se fait [...] par injection sous la peau. 1, record 4, French, - voie%20sous%2Dcutan%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vía subcutánea
1, record 4, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20subcut%C3%A1nea
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vía de administración de fármacos mediante inyección por debajo de la piel, en el espesor del tejido celular subcutáneo. Se utiliza para lograr una absorción lenta y uniforme. 1, record 4, Spanish, - v%C3%ADa%20subcut%C3%A1nea
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-01-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
- Toxicology
- Respiratory System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pulmonary route
1, record 5, English, pulmonary%20route
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inhalation route 1, record 5, English, inhalation%20route
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The duration of an exposure for gases and vapors administered by the pulmonary route (inhalation) would ordinarily be longer than by other routes, excluding absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. Administration via the lung or gastrointestinal tract results in a delay .... 1, record 5, English, - pulmonary%20route
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a substance may be administered as a solution in a syringe by a number of routes, but inhalation administration requires that the material be prepared on finely divided droplets or particles and suspended in air. 1, record 5, English, - pulmonary%20route
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
- Toxicologie
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie pulmonaire
1, record 5, French, voie%20pulmonaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- voie d'inhalation 2, record 5, French, voie%20d%27inhalation
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En milieu industriel, deux voies de pénétration des toxiques dans l'organisme prédominent : la voie cutanée et, surtout, la voie pulmonaire [...]. Les mécanismes qui régissent la pénétration pulmonaire sont fonction de la nature physique des toxiques qui empruntent la voie respiratoire. 2, record 5, French, - voie%20pulmonaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les mécanismes de dépôt des particules dans les poumons sont aussi influencés par des facteurs humains, tels que la voie d'inhalation, nasale ou buccale, et la fréquence respiratoire. 2, record 5, French, - voie%20pulmonaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut parler d'absorption par inhalation; cependant l'expression "voie d'inhalation" est mal formée. 3, record 5, French, - voie%20pulmonaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
- Toxicología
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vía pulmonar
1, record 5, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20pulmonar
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- vía inhalatoria 1, record 5, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20inhalatoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Administración de fármacos en estado gaseoso, líquido o sólido finamente divididos y suspendidos en el aire inspirado, con la idea de obtener efectos sistémicos, como lo hacen los anestésicos generales, o efectos locales, como los que producen la adrenalina y el salbutamol en sujetos asmáticos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - v%C3%ADa%20pulmonar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vía inhalatoria se utiliza para [...] a) tratamiento local de las vías aéreas superiores [...] b) tratamiento de los procesos localizados de las vías aéreas inferiores [...] c) absorción de sustancias gaseosas y volátiles para actuar en el organismo rápidamente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - v%C3%ADa%20pulmonar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- skin absorption
1, record 6, English, skin%20absorption
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cutaneous absorption 2, record 6, English, cutaneous%20absorption
correct
- absorption from the skin 3, record 6, English, absorption%20from%20the%20skin
correct
- absorption through the skin 3, record 6, English, absorption%20through%20the%20skin
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Listed substances followed by the designation "S" (Skin) refer to the potential contribution to the over-all exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membranes and eye, either by air-borne, or more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles alter skin absorption. This attention-calling designation is intended to suggest appropriate measures for the prevention of cutaneous absorption ... 2, record 6, English, - skin%20absorption
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- absorption par voie cutanée
1, record 6, French, absorption%20par%20voie%20cutan%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- absorption par contact cutané 2, record 6, French, absorption%20par%20contact%20cutan%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- absorption par contact 3, record 6, French, absorption%20par%20contact
correct, feminine noun
- absorption cutanée 2, record 6, French, absorption%20cutan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- absorption par la peau 4, record 6, French, absorption%20par%20la%20peau
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Absorption par voie cutanée. Il s'agit là d'une voie d'entrée non négligeable quand on parle de toxiques [...]. La pénétration des substances toxiques par voie cutanée se fait [...] par passage transépidermique; au niveau du follicule pilo-sébacé; par les pores. [...] L'absorption d'un toxique par voie cutanée dépend de facteurs nombreux [...] 1, record 6, French, - absorption%20par%20voie%20cutan%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression "absorption par voie percutanée" serait peut-être plus précise. Voir la fiche "absorption percutanée". 5, record 6, French, - absorption%20par%20voie%20cutan%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- absorción por vía cutánea
1, record 6, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20por%20v%C3%ADa%20cut%C3%A1nea
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- absorción a través de la piel 1, record 6, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20a%20trav%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20piel
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso por el cual [una sustancia] atraviesa las membranas e ingresa en la circulación sanguínea. 1, record 6, Spanish, - absorci%C3%B3n%20por%20v%C3%ADa%20cut%C3%A1nea
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