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OEDEME VISAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Thyroid
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- myxedema
1, record 1, English, myxedema
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hypothyroidism leads to a slowing of metabolic processes and in its most severe form to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin, causing a nonpitting edema termed myxedema. 2, record 1, English, - myxedema
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term myxedema is reserved by some for a severe form of hypothyroidism, whereas others use the terms interchangeably. 2, record 1, English, - myxedema
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thyroïde
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- myxœdème
1, record 1, French, myx%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Œdème dû à une insuffisance thyroïdienne (hypothyroïdie) caractérisé par une augmentation importante de l’accumulation interstitielle d’albumine et d’autres protéines. 2, record 1, French, - myx%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hypothyroïdie. [...] une infiltration diffuse, correspondant au myxœdème. Le visage est bouffi, inexpressif avec un œdème péri-orbitaire : c'est le visage «en pleine lune». Les doigts sont boudinés, les jambes et les chevilles sont gonflées sans prendre le godet. La peau est sèche et rugueuse. 3, record 1, French, - myx%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glándula tiroides
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mixedema
1, record 1, Spanish, mixedema
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- periorbital edema
1, record 2, English, periorbital%20edema
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The early signs of dermatomyositis are not specific and malaise and easy fatigability usually precede obvious muscle weakness. The rash is prominent around the eyes ... and over the malar areas, elbows, knuckles and knees, and is characteristically violaceous or heliotrope. Periorbital edema is evident in about half the cases. 2, record 2, English, - periorbital%20edema
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- œdème périorbitaire
1, record 2, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20p%C3%A9riorbitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans environ 40 p. cent des cas, des signes cutanés accompagnent les signes de myosite(dermatomyosite). Il s’agit surtout d’un érythème du visage(avec assez souvent œdème périorbitaire et coloration lilas des paupières supérieures), et d’un érythème ou d’une éruption érythémato-squameuse de la face dorsale des mains et des doigts, des genoux, des chevilles. 2, record 2, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20p%C3%A9riorbitaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- edema periorbital
1, record 2, Spanish, edema%20periorbital
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aerospace Medicine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swelling of the face
1, record 3, English, swelling%20of%20the%20face
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- moon face 2, record 3, English, moon%20face
correct
- facial swelling 3, record 3, English, facial%20swelling
correct
- puffy face 3, record 3, English, puffy%20face
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another study that could help astronauts is the work of [a specialist from] Pennsylvania State University. [This specialist] is using a cell culture model to find the cause of and countermeasures for "Moon face," a shift of fluids to the upper body, creating a rounder, fuller face. 2, record 3, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Space travelers experience many other changes in their bodies. One of the first and most noticeable is shrinking of the legs and swelling of the face, as fluids--freed from gravity's pull--redistribute more evenly throughout the body tissues. 1, record 3, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Astronauts must perform mission-critical tasks at a high level of functional capability. The ability to unobtrusively detect levels of psychological distress will be necessary on long missions. ... As the system is being calibrated, the investigators are taking into account facial differences, such as the facial swelling, or puffy face, that is common in the weightless environment, gender, age, and ethnicity. 3, record 3, English, - swelling%20of%20the%20face
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médecine aérospatiale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- œdème de la face
1, record 3, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- œdème du visage 2, record 3, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20du%20visage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’apesanteur est un des facteurs essentiels de l’environnement spatial. Les vols spatiaux entraînent ainsi des modifications physiologiques et le système cardiovasculaire est un des plus concernés. Le passage en microgravité, du fait de la suppression du gradient de pression hydrostatique (disparition de la composante gravitationnelle de la pression hydrostatique), aboutit à une redistribution de la masse sanguine et des liquides extra-cellulaires à prédominance thoraco-céphalique. La redistribution liquidienne se traduit par des signes cliniques objectifs (œème de la face et des paupières, turgescence des veines superficielles du cou et de l’extrémité céphalique, injection vasculaire sclérale et gingivale, aspect caractéristique des membres inférieurs en «jambes de poulet») et subjectifs (céphalées, impression de rhume permanent, diminution des sensations gustatives) qui s’observent surtout les premiers jours de vol. 1, record 3, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En passant de la gravité terrestre à l'apesanteur, le corps des astronautes est soumis à de nouveaux paramètres physiques qui provoquent quelques désagréments(yeux boursouflés, œdème du visage, membres inférieurs amincis). L'organisme tend à compenser ces effets en modifiant certains paramètres, comme le débit cardiaque et le volume de sang circulant. 2, record 3, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20face
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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