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IRRITACION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- irritation
1, record 1, English, irritation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reaction to an irritant such as poison ivy, corrosives, acids, alkalies etc. It is usually characterized by soreness, roughness, or inflammation of the bodily part affected. 2, record 1, English, - irritation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 1, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lésion érythémateuse, sèche, rugueuse et fissuraire, sur les faces dorsales et palmaires des mains et surtout sur la pulpe des doigts. 2, record 1, French, - irritation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 1, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Effects of Pollution
- Bronchi
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mild irritation effect 1, record 2, English, mild%20irritation%20effect
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mild irritant effect 1, record 2, English, mild%20irritant%20effect
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLD: Abbreviation ... used only on material safety data sheets (MSDSs). It is not listed in specialized dictionaries. 1, record 2, English, - mild%20irritation%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Effets de la pollution
- Bronches
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet irritant léger
1, record 2, French, effet%20irritant%20l%C3%A9ger
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effet d'irritation léger 2, record 2, French, effet%20d%27irritation%20l%C3%A9ger
masculine noun
- effet irritant bénin 2, record 2, French, effet%20irritant%20b%C3%A9nin
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sans conséquence grave. 2, record 2, French, - effet%20irritant%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Efectos de la polución
- Bronquios
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto de irritación leve
1, record 2, Spanish, efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20leve
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los datos disponibles sobre el alcohol etílico son [...] efectos en los ojos, conejo, adulto 500 mg/24H: efectos de irritación leve. 1, record 2, Spanish, - efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20leve
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Effects of Pollution
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- moderate irritation effect
1, record 3, English, moderate%20irritation%20effect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MOD 1, record 3, English, MOD
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- moderate irritant effect 1, record 3, English, moderate%20irritant%20effect
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MOD: abbreviation used on material safety data sheets (MSDSs), but not listed in specialized dictionaries. 2, record 3, English, - moderate%20irritation%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with mild irritation effect. 2, record 3, English, - moderate%20irritation%20effect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Effets de la pollution
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effet irritant moyen
1, record 3, French, effet%20irritant%20moyen
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- effet d'irritation modéré 1, record 3, French, effet%20d%27irritation%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modéré : En parlant de choses susceptibles de variations de grandeur, d'intensité, de quantité, = moyen. [P. ex.:] Prix modéré [...], vent modéré [...], chaleur, température, dose modérée. 3, record 3, French, - effet%20irritant%20moyen
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MOD : abréviation utilisée sur les fiches signalétiques. 2, record 3, French, - effet%20irritant%20moyen
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Efectos de la polución
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto de irritación moderada
1, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20moderada
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los datos disponibles sobre el alcohol etílico son [...] piel, conejo, adulto 20 mg/24H: efectos de irritación moderada. 1, record 3, Spanish, - efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20moderada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
- Visual Disorders
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- irritant effect
1, record 4, English, irritant%20effect
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IRR 2, record 4, English, IRR
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- irritation effect 2, record 4, English, irritation%20effect
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such a concept will permit us to consider the quality and quantity of the pollutants in terms of their irritant effects. 3, record 4, English, - irritant%20effect
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a Material Safety Data Sheet, the abbreviation "IRR" stands for "Irritant effects" and it refers to any irritant effect on the skin, eye, or mucous membrane. 4, record 4, English, - irritant%20effect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
- Troubles de la vision
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- effet irritatif
1, record 4, French, effet%20irritatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- effet irritant 2, record 4, French, effet%20irritant
correct, masculine noun
- effet d'irritation 3, record 4, French, effet%20d%27irritation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les drogues inhalées ou fumées ont un effet irritatif bronchique [...] 4, record 4, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
irritatif : Qui produit une irritation. [P. ex. :] Action irritative. 5, record 4, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
effet irritatif : Toxicologie et hygiène industrielle, I, Haguenver, p. 447. 6, record 4, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto irritante
1, record 4, Spanish, efecto%20irritante
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- efecto de irritación 2, record 4, Spanish, efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- efecto irritativo 3, record 4, Spanish, efecto%20irritativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En general suelen distinguirse varios tipos principales de efectos tóxicos: [...]. Irritativo: Efecto de irritación de la piel o las mucosas en los puntos en los que se produce el contacto con el tóxico. 2, record 4, Spanish, - efecto%20irritante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Se realizó la evaluación del posible efecto irritante de un formulado (RLV) que se empleará como desodorante y que contiene como principio activo la hexamina, la cual es empleada como antiséptico urinario. 1, record 4, Spanish, - efecto%20irritante
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chafing
1, record 5, English, chafing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inflammation on opposing skin surfaces resulting from friction. 2, record 5, English, - chafing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Off all the criteria listed, physical comfort was the most critical for user satisfaction and the factors likely to contribute to physical comfort tended to be identified as the next most important as follows: Physical comfort - If the garment causes chafing, pressure points of skin discomfort ... 3, record 5, English, - chafing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 5, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de provoquer une inflammation légère sur un tissu ou un organe. 2, record 5, French, - irritation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 5, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ophthalmic irritation 1, record 6, English, ophthalmic%20irritation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- irritation ophtalmique
1, record 6, French, irritation%20ophtalmique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación oftálmica
1, record 6, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20oft%C3%A1lmica
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Stomach
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gastric irritation 1, record 7, English, gastric%20irritation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Estomac
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- irritation gastrique
1, record 7, French, irritation%20gastrique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fisiología del estómago
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación gástrica
1, record 7, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20g%C3%A1strica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Visual Disorders
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- smarting in eyes 1, record 8, English, smarting%20in%20eyes
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- eye smarting 2, record 8, English, eye%20smarting
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Effects of chronic exposures of human beings to benzene.] 60 of 184 workers suffering from chronic benzene poisoning, ... bleeding of gums and nose, cutaneous hemorrhages in arms and legs, ... smarting in eyes ... 3, record 8, English, - smarting%20in%20eyes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"smarting": feeling or affected by sharp stinging pain. 4, record 8, English, - smarting%20in%20eyes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Troubles de la vision
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- douleur cuisante aux yeux
1, record 8, French, douleur%20cuisante%20aux%20yeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
60 travailleurs sur 184 souffraient d'empoisonnement chronique par le benzène, [...] douleurs cuisantes aux yeux [...] 2, record 8, French, - douleur%20cuisante%20aux%20yeux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Efectos de la polución
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación de los ojos
1, record 8, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20ojos
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Posology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- primary irritation dose
1, record 9, English, primary%20irritation%20dose
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IRDS 1, record 9, English, IRDS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IRDS: abbreviation used on material safety data sheets (MSDSs). 2, record 9, English, - primary%20irritation%20dose
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Posologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dose d'irritation primaire
1, record 9, French, dose%20d%27irritation%20primaire
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Posología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- dosis de irritación principal
1, record 9, Spanish, dosis%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20principal
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-06-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Effects of Pollution
- Toxicology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- eye irritation
1, record 10, English, eye%20irritation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- irritation of the eyes 2, record 10, English, irritation%20of%20the%20eyes
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some contaminants (like certain vapours), if in contact with the eyes, may cause irritation and a burning sensation. 3, record 10, English, - eye%20irritation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Effets de la pollution
- Toxicologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- irritation des yeux
1, record 10, French, irritation%20des%20yeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Autre possibilité : ] effet irritant pour les yeux. 1, record 10, French, - irritation%20des%20yeux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Se traduit souvent par "sensation de picotement". 2, record 10, French, - irritation%20des%20yeux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
- Efectos de la polución
- Toxicología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación ocular
1, record 10, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- irritación en los ojos 2, record 10, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20en%20los%20ojos
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las poblaciones de zonas en donde regularmente se detectan concentraciones elevadas de ozono atmosférico, muestran síntomas que se asocian con la presencia de los oxidantes fotoquímicos. Los síntomas referidos con más frecuencia son: irritación ocular, irritación en la garganta y nariz y resequedad de la garganta 1, record 10, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Efectos de la contaminación urbana sobre la salud. (...) Además de estas enfermedades [bronquitis, enfisema], se producen otras afecciones, como por ejemplo: irritaciones en las distintas partes del sistema respiratorio, irritaciones en los ojos, alteraciones en el estado de la sangre 2, record 10, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-02-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- irritation
1, record 11, English, irritation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 2, record 11, English, - irritation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 11, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité que possède une substance d'irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée" ou "grave", selon le degré d'irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n'a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d'irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 1, record 11, French, - irritation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 11, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es una estimulación intensa que va seguida de lesión anatómica y se ejerce sobre estructuras y funciones no especializadas. 2, record 11, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El SO2 produce la irritación de las vías respiratorias, sobre todo para concentraciones superiores a ocho ppm, que ya produce la irritación inmediata de la garganta. 3, record 11, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
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