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STIMULATION LUMINEUSE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photoparoxysmal
1, record 1, English, photoparoxysmal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Denoting an abnormal electroencephalographic response to photic stimulation (brief flashes of light) ... 1, record 1, English, - photoparoxysmal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The electroencephalographic response is] marked by diffuse paroxysmal discharge recorded as spike-wave complexes; the response may be accompanied by minor seizures. 1, record 1, English, - photoparoxysmal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- photoparoxystique
1, record 1, French, photoparoxystique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sensibilité de l'EEG [électroencéphalogramme] augmente avec l'utilisation de manœuvres pouvant accentuer les anomalies épileptiformes telles que [...] la stimulation lumineuse intermittente dans l'épilepsie juvénile myoclonique(réponse photoparoxystique dans 30% des cas) [...] 1, record 1, French, - photoparoxystique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- consensual light reflex
1, record 2, English, consensual%20light%20reflex
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- consensual reflex 2, record 2, English, consensual%20reflex
correct
- consensual reaction 2, record 2, English, consensual%20reaction
correct
- indirect light reflex 3, record 2, English, indirect%20light%20reflex
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The simultaneous contraction of the opposite pupil when one only is exposed to light. 4, record 2, English, - consensual%20light%20reflex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "consensual light reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 5, record 2, English, - consensual%20light%20reflex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réflexe pupillaire consensuel
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20pupillaire%20consensuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réflexe consensuel à la lumière 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel%20%C3%A0%20la%20lumi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- réflexe consensuel 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constriction de la pupille en réponse à une stimulation lumineuse de [l'autre œil]. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20pupillaire%20consensuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo consensual a la luz
1, record 2, Spanish, reflejo%20consensual%20a%20la%20luz
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- reflejo pupilar a la luz 1, record 2, Spanish, reflejo%20pupilar%20a%20la%20luz
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflejo [en donde] la iluminación de un ojo causa contracción de la pupila en ambos ojos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reflejo%20consensual%20a%20la%20luz
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Marcus Gunn pupil
1, record 3, English, Marcus%20Gunn%20pupil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pupille de Marcus Gunn
1, record 3, French, pupille%20de%20Marcus%20Gunn
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut du réflexe pupillaire caractérisé par une plus petite constriction des deux yeux par stimulation lumineuse de l'œil atteint que par stimulation de l'œil sain. 1, record 3, French, - pupille%20de%20Marcus%20Gunn
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- visually evoked cortical potential
1, record 4, English, visually%20evoked%20cortical%20potential
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- visual evoked cortical potential 2, record 4, English, visual%20evoked%20cortical%20potential
correct
- VECP 2, record 4, English, VECP
correct
- VECP 2, record 4, English, VECP
- visual evoked response 3, record 4, English, visual%20evoked%20response
correct
- VER 4, record 4, English, VER
correct
- VER 4, record 4, English, VER
- visually evoked potential 5, record 4, English, visually%20evoked%20potential
correct
- VEP 5, record 4, English, VEP
correct
- VEP 5, record 4, English, VEP
- visual evoked potential 6, record 4, English, visual%20evoked%20potential
correct
- VEP 7, record 4, English, VEP
correct
- VEP 7, record 4, English, VEP
- visually evoked response 8, record 4, English, visually%20evoked%20response
correct
- VER 9, record 4, English, VER
correct
- VER 9, record 4, English, VER
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The electrical discharge that occurs in the visual cortex in response to brief visual stimuli as recorded through electrodes on the scalp at the back of the head. 1, record 4, English, - visually%20evoked%20cortical%20potential
Record 4, Key term(s)
- visually evoked responses
- visual evoked responses
- visual evoked cortical potentials
- visually evoked potentials
- visual evoked potentials
- evoked visual response
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- potentiel évoqué visuel
1, record 4, French, potentiel%20%C3%A9voqu%C3%A9%20visuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PEV 2, record 4, French, PEV
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Potentiel électrique mesuré au niveau du cortex occipital en réponse à une stimulation lumineuse. 3, record 4, French, - potentiel%20%C3%A9voqu%C3%A9%20visuel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- potentiels évoqués visuels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- respuesta visual evocada
1, record 4, Spanish, respuesta%20visual%20evocada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrodiagnosis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electroretinograph
1, record 5, English, electroretinograph
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for performing electroretinograms. 2, record 5, English, - electroretinograph
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électrodiagnostiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électrorétinographe
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectror%C3%A9tinographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument d’enregistrement graphique des variations du potentiel électrique cornéo-rétinien à la suite d’une stimulation lumineuse. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectror%C3%A9tinographe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrodiagnóstico
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- electrorretinógrafo
1, record 5, Spanish, electrorretin%C3%B3grafo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- The Eye
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- critical flicker frequency
1, record 6, English, critical%20flicker%20frequency
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CFF 2, record 6, English, CFF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- critical fusion frequency 3, record 6, English, critical%20fusion%20frequency
correct
- CFC 4, record 6, English, CFC
correct
- CFC 4, record 6, English, CFC
- fusion flicker frequency 5, record 6, English, fusion%20flicker%20frequency
- flicker fusion threshold 5, record 6, English, flicker%20fusion%20threshold
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rate of presentation of intermittent, alternate or discontinuous photic stimuli that just gives rise to a fully uniform and continuous sensation obliterating the flicker. 5, record 6, English, - critical%20flicker%20frequency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Oeil
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fréquence critique de fusion
1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FCF 1, record 6, French, FCF
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fréquence critique de papillotement 1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20papillotement
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fréquence d’une stimulation lumineuse intermittente pour laquelle le sujet ne perçoit plus de papillotement, [et dont] la sensation est stable et continue. 1, record 6, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 6, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Eye
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- intermittent photic stimulation
1, record 7, English, intermittent%20photic%20stimulation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of a flickering light to influence the pattern of the electroencephalogram and also to bring out latent abnormalities. 1, record 7, English, - intermittent%20photic%20stimulation
Record 7, Key term(s)
- IPS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Oeil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stimulation lumineuse intermittente
1, record 7, French, stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SLI 2, record 7, French, SLI
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modifications de L'ECG sous l'effet de l'épreuve de la stimulation lumineuse intermittente. La SLI provoque [...] des potentiels visuels évoqués dans les régions occipitales à la fréquence des éclairs stimulateurs. Il s’agit du classique «entraînement phototique occipital» qui est bilatéral, mais souvent asymétrique, qui peut suivre toutes les fréquences de stimulation, mais plus particulièrement celles comprises entre 8 et 15 c/sec. [cycles/seconde], dont l'amplitude est généralement faible ou modérée(20 à 50 microvolts). 3, record 7, French, - stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Ojo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimulación lumínica intermitente
1, record 7, Spanish, estimulaci%C3%B3n%20lum%C3%ADnica%20intermitente
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Poultry Production
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- photostimulatory lighting
1, record 8, English, photostimulatory%20lighting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effects of photostimulatory lighting and feed allocation in female broiler breeders. 2, record 8, English, - photostimulatory%20lighting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Élevage des volailles
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stimulation lumineuse
1, record 8, French, stimulation%20lumineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'interprétation par l'hypothalamus du signal de la stimulation lumineuse enclenche le processus hormonal initiant l'activité ovarienne chez la poule. 2, record 8, French, - stimulation%20lumineuse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : INRA production animale, 1988, p. 71 3, record 8, French, - stimulation%20lumineuse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- consensual pupillary reflex
1, record 9, English, consensual%20pupillary%20reflex
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- réflexe consensuel
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rétrécissement normal des deux pupilles à la stimulation lumineuse d’un côté. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- photic stimulation mask
1, record 10, English, photic%20stimulation%20mask
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- light mask 1, record 10, English, light%20mask
correct
- flickering light mask 1, record 10, English, flickering%20light%20mask
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mask, worn for about 15 minutes every day, that produces light at approximately 30 flashes a second, almost at the level where the flickering is not discernible. Used in the treatment of migraines and post-menstrual syndrome (PMS) with impressive results. 1, record 10, English, - photic%20stimulation%20mask
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flickering light mask was developed by Dr. Duncan Anderson, neurologist and research fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London. Licenced for sale through LightMask Ltd of London. 1, record 10, English, - photic%20stimulation%20mask
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- masque à stimulation photique
1, record 10, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20photique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- masque à stimulation lumineuse intermittente 1, record 10, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
proposal, masculine noun
- masque stimulant 1, record 10, French, masque%20stimulant
proposal, masculine noun
- masque photique 1, record 10, French, masque%20photique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «stimulation lumineuse intermittente». 1, record 10, French, - masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20photique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-08-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- The Eye
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- visual pathway
1, record 11, English, visual%20pathway
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The neural path of visual impulses starting in the retinae and ending in the visual cortex. 2, record 11, English, - visual%20pathway
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The structures most commonly included are: the retinae, the optic nerves, the optic chiasm, the optic tracts, the external geniculate bodies, the optic radiations, and the visual cortical areas. 2, record 11, English, - visual%20pathway
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Oeil
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- voies optiques
1, record 11, French, voies%20optiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des structures nerveuses qui assurent l'acheminement des réponses de la rétine à la stimulation lumineuse. 1, record 11, French, - voies%20optiques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-12-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- faradic stimulator
1, record 12, English, faradic%20stimulator
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cattle rod 1, record 12, English, cattle%20rod
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Armed only with a cattle rod (euphemistically termed a faradic stimulator). 1, record 12, English, - faradic%20stimulator
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- stimulateur à courant faradique
1, record 12, French, stimulateur%20%C3%A0%20courant%20faradique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains stimulateurs autorisent une stimulation des récepteurs proche de la stimulation naturelle :stimulation lumineuse par flash ou damiers, stimulation thermique, stimulation mécanique, ou stimulation électrique transcutanée. [...] On distingue les stimulations par le courant continu [...] les stimulations qui utilisent la décharge d’un condensateur, les courants progressifs, linéaires ou exponentiels, les courants alternatifs, le courant faradique. 1, record 12, French, - stimulateur%20%C3%A0%20courant%20faradique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La stimulation faradique comporte un courant d’ouverture et un courant de fermeture. 1, record 12, French, - stimulateur%20%C3%A0%20courant%20faradique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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