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ZUMBIDO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tinnitus
1, record 1, English, tinnitus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perception of a sound in the absence of an environmental acoustic stimulus. 2, record 1, English, - tinnitus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sound can be a pure tone or noise including (ringing, whistling, hissing, roaring, or booming) in the ears. 2, record 1, English, - tinnitus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
H93.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 1, English, - tinnitus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acouphène
1, record 1, French, acouph%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tinnitus 2, record 1, French, tinnitus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bourdonnement, sifflement ou autre phénomène perçu par une oreille ou par les deux, voire à l'intérieur du crâne, et ce en l'absence de tout son extérieur. 3, record 1, French, - acouph%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acouphène : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 4, record 1, French, - acouph%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
H93.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 1, French, - acouph%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acouphènes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oreja
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tinnitus
1, record 1, Spanish, tinnitus
correct, Latin, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zumbido de oídos 1, record 1, Spanish, zumbido%20de%20o%C3%ADdos
correct, masculine noun
- acúfeno 1, record 1, Spanish, ac%C3%BAfeno
correct, masculine noun
- tinitus 1, record 1, Spanish, tinitus
correct, masculine noun
- zumbido en los oidos 2, record 1, Spanish, zumbido%20en%20los%20oidos
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruido de zumbido, ronquido, repique o chasquido, que percibe el sujeto en sus oídos 1, record 1, Spanish, - tinnitus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los acúfenos, o tinitus, se definen como la percepción por el individuo de ruidos o sonidos que no provienen del medio externo, sino que son generados en el interior de su cuerpo, inclusive en el propio sistema nervioso 1, record 1, Spanish, - tinnitus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cefalea, vértigo, zumbido de oídos y falta de concentración suelen ser síntomas frecuentes manifestando la alteración del sistema nervioso central. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tinnitus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acúfenos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radioelectricity
- Audio Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hum
1, record 2, English, hum
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- humming 2, record 2, English, humming
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unwanted low-frequency noise originating from mains-driven equipment and comprising harmonics of the mains frequency. 3, record 2, English, - hum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sound may be radiated directly from components such as mains transformers or may be caused by ripple on the DC supply to an amplifier or receiver and heard in the output of loudspeakers or headphones. 3, record 2, English, - hum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radioélectricité
- Électroacoustique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 2, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ronflement 2, record 2, French, ronflement
correct, masculine noun
- ronflette 3, record 2, French, ronflette
correct, feminine noun
- ronronnement 4, record 2, French, ronronnement
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit parasite plus ou moins perceptible superposé aux sons émis par le haut-parleur d'un récepteur radio ou un amplificateur BF alimenté par le secteur et dû à l'ondulation résiduelle du courant redressé utilisé pour l'alimentation de l'appareil. 5, record 2, French, - bourdonnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Radioelectricidad
- Electroacústica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zumbido
1, record 2, Spanish, zumbido
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto producido por una señal de frecuencia baja, provocada en general por inclusiones debidas a los dispositivos de alimentación electrónica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - zumbido
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- warning buzzer
1, record 3, English, warning%20buzzer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Audible alarm which warns the driver in case of failure of the cooling or engine lubricating systems. 1, record 3, English, - warning%20buzzer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vibreur d'alerte
1, record 3, French, vibreur%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bruiteur d'alerte 1, record 3, French, bruiteur%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif sonore qui donne l'alerte au conducteur en cas de défaillance du circuit de refroidissement ou du circuit de l'huile de graissage du moteur. 1, record 3, French, - vibreur%20d%27alerte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- timbre de aviso
1, record 3, Spanish, timbre%20de%20aviso
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- alarma sonora 1, record 3, Spanish, alarma%20sonora
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que emite un zumbido para advertir al conductor que hay un desperfecto en la tubería de líquido refrigerante o de aceite del motor. 1, record 3, Spanish, - timbre%20de%20aviso
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