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DURE-MERE [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Blood
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cerebral venous thrombosis
1, record 1, English, cerebral%20venous%20thrombosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CVT 1, record 1, English, CVT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) involves thrombosis of the veins and sinuses of the brain, most commonly the superior sagittal sinus. 2, record 1, English, - cerebral%20venous%20thrombosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Sang
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thrombose veineuse cérébrale
1, record 1, French, thrombose%20veineuse%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TVC 1, record 1, French, TVC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La thrombose veineuse cérébrale(TVC) regroupe les thromboses des sinus veineux de la dure-mère et des veines cérébrales superficielles et profondes. 1, record 1, French, - thrombose%20veineuse%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- epidural space
1, record 2, English, epidural%20space
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is also a space between the dura and vertebra, known as the epidural space. 1, record 2, English, - epidural%20space
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- espace épidural
1, record 2, French, espace%20%C3%A9pidural
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De plus, entre la dure-mère et les vertèbres, il y a un espace appelé espace épidural. 1, record 2, French, - espace%20%C3%A9pidural
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- epidural
1, record 3, English, epidural
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- peridural 2, record 3, English, peridural
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situated upon or outside the dura mater. 3, record 3, English, - epidural
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- péridural
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9ridural
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- épidural 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9pidural
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se trouve entre les vertèbres et la dure-mère. 2, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9ridural
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidural
1, record 3, Spanish, epidural
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de la] cavidad que se encuentra por fuera de las meninges. 2, record 3, Spanish, - epidural
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La anestesia epidural es la que se aplica como raquia en la columna lumbar para evitar la anestesia general en algunas cirugías. 2, record 3, Spanish, - epidural
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- extradural hemorrhage
1, record 4, English, extradural%20hemorrhage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hemorrhage occurring between the dura mater and the skull, usually caused by head injury with skull fracture and division of the middle meningeal artery or one of its branches. 1, record 4, English, - extradural%20hemorrhage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hémorragie extradurale
1, record 4, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20extradurale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hémorragie entre la dure-mère et la boîte crânienne. 2, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9morragie%20extradurale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dural
1, record 5, English, dural
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to the dura mater. 1, record 5, English, - dural
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dural
1, record 5, French, dural
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte à la dure-mère. 2, record 5, French, - dural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fourreau dural. 1, record 5, French, - dural
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- arachnoidea
1, record 6, English, arachnoidea
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- arachnoid mater 2, record 6, English, arachnoid%20mater
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, fibrous membrane forming the middle layer of the meninges, pressed against the inner surface of the dura mater by cerebrospinal fluid. 3, record 6, English, - arachnoidea
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arachnoïde
1, record 6, French, arachno%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- méninge arachnoïdienne 2, record 6, French, m%C3%A9ninge%20arachno%C3%AFdienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrane fine qui recouvre la dure-mère comme un vernis transparent. 1, record 6, French, - arachno%C3%AFde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pachymeningitis
1, record 7, English, pachymeningitis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the dura mater. 1, record 7, English, - pachymeningitis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pachyméningite
1, record 7, French, pachym%C3%A9ningite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation de la dure-mère. 1, record 7, French, - pachym%C3%A9ningite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pachyméningite bactérienne. 2, record 7, French, - pachym%C3%A9ningite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- subdural
1, record 8, English, subdural
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situated just under the dura mater. 2, record 8, English, - subdural
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fresh hemorrhages within either the brain or the subarachnoid, subdural, or epidural spaces can be identified because of the greater x-ray attenuation of clotted blood. 1, record 8, English, - subdural
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sous-dural
1, record 8, French, sous%2Ddural
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situé sous la dure-mère. 2, record 8, French, - sous%2Ddural
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hématome extra-dural, sous-dural, ou intracérébral. 1, record 8, French, - sous%2Ddural
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- meninges
1, record 9, English, meninges
correct, Latin, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord: the dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid. 1, record 9, English, - meninges
Record 9, Key term(s)
- meninge
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- méninges
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9ninges
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- meninges 2, record 9, French, meninges
Latin
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membranes protectrices et nourricières du système nerveux central(nerfs crâniens et rachidiens) : la dure-mère, la pie-mère et l'arachnoïde. 2, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9ninges
Record 9, Key term(s)
- méninge
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- meninges
1, record 9, Spanish, meninges
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membranas que envuelven el encéfalo y la médula espinal. 1, record 9, Spanish, - meninges
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dural cul-de-sac
1, record 10, English, dural%20cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- dural sac 2, record 10, English, dural%20sac
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuation of the dura mater below the caudal end of the spinal chord, surrounding a wide subarachnoid space containing the cauda equina and filum terminale. 2, record 10, English, - dural%20cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac dural
1, record 10, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac%20dural
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de la dure-mère rachidienne descendant au-dessous du cône médullaire terminal qui forme un cul-de-sac protègeant les racines nerveuses de la queue de cheval. 2, record 10, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac%20dural
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sinuvertebral nerve
1, record 11, English, sinuvertebral%20nerve
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ramus meningeus nervorum spinalium 1, record 11, English, ramus%20meningeus%20nervorum%20spinalium
Latin
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The small branch of each spinal nerve that re-enters the intervertebral foramen to supply the dura mater, vertebral column, and associated ligaments. 1, record 11, English, - sinuvertebral%20nerve
Record 11, Key term(s)
- sinu-vertebral nerve
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- nerf sinuvertébral
1, record 11, French, nerf%20sinuvert%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- nerf sinu-vertébral 2, record 11, French, nerf%20sinu%2Dvert%C3%A9bral
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- rameau méningé du nerf spinal 2, record 11, French, rameau%20m%C3%A9ning%C3%A9%20du%20nerf%20spinal
correct, masculine noun
- nerf sinuvertébral de Luschka 2, record 11, French, nerf%20sinuvert%C3%A9bral%20de%20Luschka
correct, masculine noun
- nerf de Luschka 2, record 11, French, nerf%20de%20Luschka
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- ramus meningeus nervorum spinalis 2, record 11, French, ramus%20meningeus%20nervorum%20spinalis
Latin
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche collatérale du nerf spinal (rachidien); il assure l’innervation du rachis lombaire. 1, record 11, French, - nerf%20sinuvert%C3%A9bral
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'espace épidural(ou péridural). C'est un espace de glissement compris entre la dure-mère et les parois osseuses du canal vertébral. Il contient de la graisse en quantité variable, des vaisseaux, notamment des plexus veineux(plexus veineux intrarachidiens très développés dans l'espace épidural antérieur), des nerfs(nerf sinuvertébral), des ligaments(ligament longitudinal postérieur, ligaments jaunes). 1, record 11, French, - nerf%20sinuvert%C3%A9bral
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dura hook
1, record 12, English, dura%20hook
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- dural hook 2, record 12, English, dural%20hook
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handled hook with a delicate sharp point used for fixing and retracting the margins of an incision in the dura matter. 3, record 12, English, - dura%20hook
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Next, the "dura mater," which is the thickest and toughest ("durable") of the layers of tissue protecting the brain and spinal cord, and the one which is outermost, is opened. For this, one usually uses a dura hook to retract the dura away from the brain so that it is not cut when incised with sharp tip of a number 11 scalpel blade. 4, record 12, English, - dura%20hook
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties of dura hooks, often bearing the name of their inventor : Adson dura hook; Cushing dura hook; Frazier dura hook; Graham dura hook; Sachs dura hook; Tönnis dura hook; etc. 5, record 12, English, - dura%20hook
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- crochet à dure-mère
1, record 12, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20dure%2Dm%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- crochet pour la dure-mère 2, record 12, French, crochet%20pour%20la%20dure%2Dm%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- décolleur à dure-mère 3, record 12, French, d%C3%A9colleur%20%C3%A0%20dure%2Dm%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-07-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cranial drill
1, record 13, English, cranial%20drill
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- trepan 2, record 13, English, trepan
correct
- trephine 3, record 13, English, trephine
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical tool used to cut out circular pieces of bone or other tissue. 4, record 13, English, - cranial%20drill
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to some sources, trepan and trephine are synonyms. But according to others, there is a difference between the trepan (drill) and the trephine, the trephine being an improvement on the trepan and consisting of a circular or cylindrical saw, with a handle like that of a gimlet, and a little sharp perforator called the center pin. 5, record 13, English, - cranial%20drill
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- trépan cranien
1, record 13, French, tr%C3%A9pan%20cranien
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- trépan 2, record 13, French, tr%C3%A9pan
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument chirurgical en forme de vilebrequin utilisé pour percer des trous dans les os, en particulier dans les os du crâne. 3, record 13, French, - tr%C3%A9pan%20cranien
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trépans actuellement les plus employés sont mus électriquement et débrayables automatiquement dès que la table interne du crâne est franchie, ce qui permet de ne pas léser la dure-mère. 4, record 13, French, - tr%C3%A9pan%20cranien
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Si les termes anglais trepan et trephine sont parfois synonymes, il n’en est pas de même en français. Le trépan a la forme d’un vilebrequin, alors que la tréphine est une scie circulaire adaptée au trépan, et sert à découper un disque dans la paroi crânienne. 3, record 13, French, - tr%C3%A9pan%20cranien
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-07-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Adson dura hook
1, record 14, English, Adson%20dura%20hook
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Adson dural hook 2, record 14, English, Adson%20dural%20hook
correct
- Adson dura and dissecting hook 3, record 14, English, Adson%20dura%20and%20dissecting%20hook
correct
- Adson nerve hook 4, record 14, English, Adson%20nerve%20hook
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties of dura hooks, often bearing the name of their inventor : Adson dura hook; Cushing dura hook; Graham dura hook; Sachs dura hook; Tönnis dura hook; etc. 5, record 14, English, - Adson%20dura%20hook
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are many surgical instruments bearing the name of Alfred Washington Adson, American neurosurgeon (1887-1951) : Adson dressing forceps; Adson hemostatic forceps; Adson hypophyseal forceps; Adson tissue forceps; Adson needle holder; Adson elevator; Adson retractor; etc. 5, record 14, English, - Adson%20dura%20hook
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Adson's dura hook", often disappears over the years. For that reason, in that specific case, the written form "Adson's dura hook" is not found. 5, record 14, English, - Adson%20dura%20hook
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- crochet à dure-mère d’Adson
1, record 14, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20dure%2Dm%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3BAdson
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-07-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Frazier dura hook
1, record 15, English, Frazier%20dura%20hook
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Frazier dural hook 2, record 15, English, Frazier%20dural%20hook
- Frazier microdissecting dura-hook 3, record 15, English, Frazier%20microdissecting%20dura%2Dhook
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties of dura hooks, often bearing the name of their inventor : Adson dura hook; Cushing dura hook; Graham dura hook; Sachs dura hook; Tönnis dura hook; etc. 4, record 15, English, - Frazier%20dura%20hook
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- crochet à dure-mère de Frazier
1, record 15, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20dure%2Dm%C3%A8re%20de%20Frazier
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- crochet Frazier 2, record 15, French, crochet%20Frazier
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-12-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- internal hydrocephalus
1, record 16, English, internal%20hydrocephalus
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- IH 2, record 16, English, IH
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocephalus in which the accumulation of fluid is confined to the ventricles. 3, record 16, English, - internal%20hydrocephalus
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- hydrocéphalie interne
1, record 16, French, hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocéphalie selon laquelle le liquide séreux s’accumule dans les ventricules de la cavité crânienne. 2, record 16, French, - hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20interne
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrocéphalie : épanchement de liquide séreux dans la cavité crânienne. Le liquide s’accumule soit dans les ventricules(hydrocéphalie interne, variété la plus fréquente), soit entre les os du crâne et les méninges, soit entre la dure-mère et l'arachnoïde(hydrocéphalie externe). 1, record 16, French, - hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20interne
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2007-12-05
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- external hydrocephalus
1, record 17, English, external%20hydrocephalus
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- EH 2, record 17, English, EH
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation of [cerebrospinal] fluid [CSF] in the subarachnoid spaces of the brain or in the subdural space owing to a persistent communication between the subarachnoid and subdural spaces. 3, record 17, English, - external%20hydrocephalus
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
External hydrocephalus (EH) is a condition in which infants with rapidly enlarging heads are found to have a CT [computed tomogram] scan that shows widening of the subarachnoid space with mild or no ventricular dilation. The characteristic CT findings in EH are bifrontal widening of the subarachnoid space and widened interhemispheric fissure frontally with only mild enlargement of the rest of the subarachnoid space. 2, record 17, English, - external%20hydrocephalus
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- hydrocéphalie externe
1, record 17, French, hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrocéphalie : épanchement de liquide séreux dans la cavité crânienne. Le liquide s’accumule soit dans les ventricules(hydrocéphalie interne, variété la plus fréquente), soit entre les os du crâne et les méninges, soit entre la dure-mère et l'arachnoïde(hydrocéphalie externe). 2, record 17, French, - hydroc%C3%A9phalie%20externe
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- dura mater
1, record 18, English, dura%20mater
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- pachymeninx 1, record 18, English, pachymeninx
correct, less frequent
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. 1, record 18, English, - dura%20mater
Record 18, Key term(s)
- dura
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- dure-mère
1, record 18, French, dure%2Dm%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- pachyméninge 1, record 18, French, pachym%C3%A9ninge
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- méninge dure 1, record 18, French, m%C3%A9ninge%20dure
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaisse lame de tissu fibreux situé au contact de l’enveloppe osseuse du névraxe. 1, record 18, French, - dure%2Dm%C3%A8re
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- duramadre
1, record 18, Spanish, duramadre
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La membrana externa que envuelve al cerebro. 1, record 18, Spanish, - duramadre
Record 19 - internal organization data 2004-09-16
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- spinal blood patch
1, record 19, English, spinal%20blood%20patch
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- colmatage sanguin épidural
1, record 19, French, colmatage%20sanguin%20%C3%A9pidural
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Injection dans l'espace épidural d’une petite quantité de sang autologue qui formera un bouchon obturant le trou de la dure-mère, après une ponction lombaire. 1, record 19, French, - colmatage%20sanguin%20%C3%A9pidural
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inyecciones, intubación y transfusiones (Medicina)
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- parche hemático epidural
1, record 19, Spanish, parche%20hem%C3%A1tico%20epidural
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-03-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- implanted neuroprosthesis
1, record 20, English, implanted%20neuroprosthesis
proposal
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
neuroprosthesis: Any prosthetic device applied to a peripheral nerve or implanted in a central nervous structure for purposes of chronic stimulation. 2, record 20, English, - implanted%20neuroprosthesis
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- neuroprothèse implantée
1, record 20, French, neuroproth%C3%A8se%20implant%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des neuroprothèses implantées, qui comportent des électrodes placées sur la dure-mère spinale(une enveloppe méningée) ou directement dans l'encéphale, sont utilisées pour traiter les douleurs chroniques ou la spasticité, une contraction réflexe et parasite des muscles sollicités mécaniquement en étirement. 1, record 20, French, - neuroproth%C3%A8se%20implant%C3%A9e
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1990-06-07
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- meningocele
1, record 21, English, meningocele
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hernial protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull (cranial meningocele) or vertebral column (spinal meningocele). 1, record 21, English, - meningocele
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is usually manifested as a fluid-filled sac covered by modified skin on the midline of the cranium or back [and is then called hydromeningocele]. 2, record 21, English, - meningocele
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- méningocèle
1, record 21, French, m%C3%A9ningoc%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hernie des méninges molles au travers d’une dysraphie de la dure-mère et du recouvrement squelettique(crâne ou rachis). [...] Les localisations les plus fréquentes sont la région occipitale et la région dorso-lombaire. 1, record 21, French, - m%C3%A9ningoc%C3%A8le
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La protrusion forme généralement un sac qui contient du liquide céphalo-rachidien et s’appelle alors hydroméningocèle. 2, record 21, French, - m%C3%A9ningoc%C3%A8le
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- meningocele
1, record 21, Spanish, meningocele
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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