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Record 1 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

The method of physical examination in which the hands are applied to the surface of the body, so that by the sense of touch information is obtained about the condition of the skin, the underlying tissues, and organs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
DEF

Manœuvre d'exploration clinique qui consiste à appuyer les doigts ou la main sur une région du corps dans le but d'apprécier au toucher les dimensions, la consistance, la mobilité, la sensibilité de certains organes, ou de rechercher la présence d'anomalies ou de formations pathologiques (tumeurs, épanchements, fractures, déplacement d'organes, etc.).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
DEF

Exploración física que consiste en la aplicación de las manos sobre la superficie corporal o las cavidades corporales accesibles, con el propósito de valorar la consistencia, la elasticidad, la movilidad y la sensibilidad al dolor de los distintos órganos.

OBS

Por ejemplo, forma parte de la autoexploración de las mamas.

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Record 2 2003-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

The procedure of examining a tissue or organ by the sense of touch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

Méthode d'examen, par action manuelle digitale ou à l'aide du poing fermé, d'un organe pour en percevoir les variations de volume, de position, de consistance, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicina veterinaria
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