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STIMULATION LUMINEUSE INTERMITTENTE [4 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 2005-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- critical flicker frequency
1, record 2, English, critical%20flicker%20frequency
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CFF 2, record 2, English, CFF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- critical fusion frequency 3, record 2, English, critical%20fusion%20frequency
correct
- CFC 4, record 2, English, CFC
correct
- CFC 4, record 2, English, CFC
- fusion flicker frequency 5, record 2, English, fusion%20flicker%20frequency
- flicker fusion threshold 5, record 2, English, flicker%20fusion%20threshold
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - critical%20flicker%20frequency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fréquence critique de fusion
1, record 2, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FCF 1, record 2, French, FCF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fréquence critique de papillotement 1, record 2, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20papillotement
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20critique%20de%20fusion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intermittent photic stimulation
1, record 3, English, intermittent%20photic%20stimulation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - intermittent%20photic%20stimulation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- IPS
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stimulation lumineuse intermittente
1, record 3, French, stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SLI 2, record 3, French, SLI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Ojo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimulación lumínica intermitente
1, record 3, Spanish, estimulaci%C3%B3n%20lum%C3%ADnica%20intermitente
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- photic stimulation mask
1, record 4, English, photic%20stimulation%20mask
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- light mask 1, record 4, English, light%20mask
correct
- flickering light mask 1, record 4, English, flickering%20light%20mask
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - photic%20stimulation%20mask
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - photic%20stimulation%20mask
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masque à stimulation photique
1, record 4, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20photique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- masque à stimulation lumineuse intermittente 1, record 4, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20lumineuse%20intermittente
proposal, masculine noun
- masque stimulant 1, record 4, French, masque%20stimulant
proposal, masculine noun
- masque photique 1, record 4, French, masque%20photique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «stimulation lumineuse intermittente». 1, record 4, French, - masque%20%C3%A0%20stimulation%20photique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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