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CANCER NASOPHARYNX [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Nose (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal cancer
1, record 1, English, nasopharyngeal%20cancer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nasopharyngeal cancers are cancers originating at the back of the nasal passage, from above the soft palate to the upper part of the throat. 1, record 1, English, - nasopharyngeal%20cancer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Nez (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cancer du nasopharynx
1, record 1, French, cancer%20du%20nasopharynx
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cancers du nasopharynx prennent leur origine à l’arrière des voies nasales, depuis la partie située au-dessus du voile du palais jusqu’à la partie supérieure de la gorge. 1, record 1, French, - cancer%20du%20nasopharynx
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- throat cancer
1, record 2, English, throat%20cancer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils. 2, record 2, English, - throat%20cancer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Throat cancer has different names, depending on what part of the throat is affected. The different parts of the throat are called the oropharynx, the hypopharynx, and the nasopharynx. Sometimes the larynx, or voice box, is also included. 3, record 2, English, - throat%20cancer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cancer de la gorge
1, record 2, French, cancer%20de%20la%20gorge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les cancers de la tête et du cou (aussi appelés cancers des voies aéro-digestives supérieures ou cancers ORL), on appelle généralement cancers de la gorge ceux qui se forment dans le larynx ou dans le pharynx [...] 2, record 2, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20gorge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On définit les cancers de la gorge selon la zone atteinte [...] : le cancer du nasopharynx [...]; le cancer de l'oropharynx [...]; le cancer de l'hypopharynx [...]; le cancer de la glotte [...]; le cancer de l'épiglotte [...]; le cancer sous-glottique [...] 2, record 2, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20gorge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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