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F51.3 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- somnambulism
1, record 1, English, somnambulism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sleepwalking 2, record 1, English, sleepwalking
correct
- noctambulation 3, record 1, English, noctambulation
correct
- somnambulance 3, record 1, English, somnambulance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state of altered consciousness in which phenomena of sleep and wakefulness are combined[, during which] the individual arises from bed, usually during the first third of nocturnal sleep, and walks about, exhibiting low levels of awareness, reactivity, and motor skill. 4, record 1, English, - somnambulism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Upon awakening, there is usually no recall of the event. 4, record 1, English, - somnambulism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F51.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 1, English, - somnambulism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sleep-walking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- somnambulisme
1, record 1, French, somnambulisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altération de l’état de conscience tenant à la fois du sommeil et de la veille[, pendant laquelle] l’individu se lève du lit, habituellement au cours du premier tiers du sommeil nocturne et il déambule; ces manifestations correspondent à un niveau réduit de vigilance, de réactivité et d’habileté motrice. 2, record 1, French, - somnambulisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au réveil, le sujet ne garde habituellement aucun souvenir de l’épisode. 2, record 1, French, - somnambulisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F51. 3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 1, French, - somnambulisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonambulismo
1, record 1, Spanish, sonambulismo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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