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FOLLICULE PILEUX [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
- Skin Appendages
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- arrector muscle of hair
1, record 1, English, arrector%20muscle%20of%20hair
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- arrector muscle of the hair 2, record 1, English, arrector%20muscle%20of%20the%20hair
correct
- arrector pili muscle 3, record 1, English, arrector%20pili%20muscle
correct
- erector muscle of hair 4, record 1, English, erector%20muscle%20of%20hair
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The arrector muscles of the hair, or arrector pili, are formed by bundles of closely packed smooth muscle cells. The muscle extends obliquely attaching to the hair follicle to the papillary layer of the dermis. ... When the arrector pili muscle contracts, it pulls the hair into a vertical position. It also elevates the epidermis where the hair enters and depresses the epidermis where the muscle attaches at the papillary layer of the dermis, thus forming small hillocks known as goosebumps. In addition, because of the relationship between the arrector pili muscle and the sebaceous gland at the hair follicle, its contraction aids the expulsion of the glands contents. 2, record 1, English, - arrector%20muscle%20of%20hair
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrector muscle of hair; arrector pili: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - arrector%20muscle%20of%20hair
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
- Phanères
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- muscle arrecteur du poil
1, record 1, French, muscle%20arrecteur%20du%20poil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- muscle érecteur du poil 2, record 1, French, muscle%20%C3%A9recteur%20du%20poil
correct, masculine noun
- muscle horripilateur 3, record 1, French, muscle%20horripilateur
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- muscle redresseur du poil 4, record 1, French, muscle%20redresseur%20du%20poil
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les muscles arrecteurs des poils ont un de leur point d’attache sur la gaine conjonctive du follicule pileux et l'autre point d’attache est situé dans la couche papillaire du derme; ils sont fixés de telle façon que leur contraction provoque le redressement du follicule, ce qui a pour effet de soulever la peau et de produire la «chair de poule» en réaction au froid ou à la peur. [...] La fonction première du muscle arrecteur du poil est de se contracter afin de pousser le sébum hors des follicules pileux, vers la surface de la peau; le sébum peut ainsi lubrifier la peau. 5, record 1, French, - muscle%20arrecteur%20du%20poil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle arrecteur du poil : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - muscle%20arrecteur%20du%20poil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arrector pili : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - muscle%20arrecteur%20du%20poil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-06-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sebaceous gland
1, record 2, English, sebaceous%20gland
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the small sacculated glands lodged in the substance of the derma, usually opening into the hair follicles, and secreting an oily or greasy material composed in great part of fat which softens and lubricates the hair and skin. 2, record 2, English, - sebaceous%20gland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The follicle, together with a lateral outgrowth called the sebaceous gland, forms the pilosebaceous system. 3, record 2, English, - sebaceous%20gland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sebaceous gland: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - sebaceous%20gland
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glande sébacée
1, record 2, French, glande%20s%C3%A9bac%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glande sébacée est une glande en forme de grappe, comprenant plusieurs petits sacs ou grains communiquant entre eux par un canal commun. Le canal de la glande s’ouvre dans le follicule pileux [...] Généralement, deux glandes accompagnent un cheveu. [...] Les glandes sébacées sécrètent le sébum, matière grasse et onctueuse. 2, record 2, French, - glande%20s%C3%A9bac%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La sécrétion des glandes sébacées a pour résultat de lubrifier les poils et la peau, et d’en augmenter la souplesse et la résistance. 3, record 2, French, - glande%20s%C3%A9bac%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glande sébacée : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - glande%20s%C3%A9bac%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
- Peinado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- glándula sebácea
1, record 2, Spanish, gl%C3%A1ndula%20seb%C3%A1cea
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glándula racimosa de las situadas en la dermis, relacionadas generalmente con los folículos pilosos, que segregan sebo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - gl%C3%A1ndula%20seb%C3%A1cea
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- telogen phase
1, record 3, English, telogen%20phase
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quiescent phase 1, record 3, English, quiescent%20phase
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
telogen phase; quiescent phase: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - telogen%20phase
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- phase télogène
1, record 3, French, phase%20t%C3%A9log%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Phase] où le cheveu est mort tout en restant accroché au cuir chevelu(au follicule pileux). 2, record 3, French, - phase%20t%C3%A9log%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phase télogène : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - phase%20t%C3%A9log%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
- Hair Styling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hair root
1, record 4, English, hair%20root
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- root 2, record 4, English, root
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hair root is that portion of the hair structure located beneath the skin surface. This is the portion of the hair enclosed within the follicle. 3, record 4, English, - hair%20root
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hair root; root: terms approved officially by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 4, English, - hair%20root
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
- Coiffure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- racine du cheveu
1, record 4, French, racine%20du%20cheveu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- racine 2, record 4, French, racine
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cheveu comporte deux parties : la racine, en forme de bulbe d’oignon évasé à sa partie inférieure qui enserre la papille dermique [...] 3, record 4, French, - racine%20du%20cheveu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La racine du cheveu se termine par une partie renflée logée dans le follicule pileux entourée d’une couche de tissu conjonctif appelé le sac fibreux. 4, record 4, French, - racine%20du%20cheveu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
racine du cheveu; racine : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 4, French, - racine%20du%20cheveu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piel
- Peinado
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- raíz de los cabellos
1, record 4, Spanish, ra%C3%ADz%20de%20los%20cabellos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inner root sheath
1, record 5, English, inner%20root%20sheath
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inner root sheath: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 5, English, - inner%20root%20sheath
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gaine épithéliale interne
1, record 5, French, gaine%20%C3%A9pith%C3%A9liale%20interne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le follicule pileux comprend [...] une partie profonde formée d’une gaine épithéliale externe et une gaine épithéliale interne qui enserre le cheveu [...] 2, record 5, French, - gaine%20%C3%A9pith%C3%A9liale%20interne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaine épithéliale interne : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 5, French, - gaine%20%C3%A9pith%C3%A9liale%20interne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- desert sore
1, record 6, English, desert%20sore
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Barcoo disease 1, record 6, English, Barcoo%20disease
correct
- Barcoo rot 1, record 6, English, Barcoo%20rot
correct
- veldt sore 1, record 6, English, veldt%20sore
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a phagedenic ulcer occurring in South Africa and Australia characterized initially by the development of papulovesicular lesions on the extremities, especially on the back of the hands, forearms, knees, and shins that rupture and form painful,crusted purulent ulcers. The condition probably represents an infected ulcer from some secondarily antecedent neglected lesion. 1, record 6, English, - desert%20sore
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Barcoo
1, record 6, French, maladie%20de%20Barcoo
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gangrène de Barcoo 1, record 6, French, gangr%C3%A8ne%20de%20Barcoo
correct, feminine noun
- ulcère de Gallipoli 1, record 6, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20de%20Gallipoli
correct, masculine noun
- ulcère d’Umbella 1, record 6, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3BUmbella
correct, masculine noun
- ulcère du désert 1, record 6, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ulcère cutané tropical des parties découvertes(notamment les extrémités et la face), débutant au niveau d’un follicule pileux sous forme d’une vésicule très douloureuse qui se complique de gangrène. 1, record 6, French, - maladie%20de%20Barcoo
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Epidermis and Dermis
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hair follicle
1, record 7, English, hair%20follicle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An invagination of the epidermis into the dermis surrounding the hair root. 2, record 7, English, - hair%20follicle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Épiderme et derme
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- follicule pileux
1, record 7, French, follicule%20pileux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble formé par les enveloppes (ou gaines) épithéliales qui entourent la racine d’un poil dans l’épaisseur de la peau. 2, record 7, French, - follicule%20pileux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Epidermis y dermis
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- folículo piloso
1, record 7, Spanish, fol%C3%ADculo%20piloso
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cada pelo consiste en una raíz (radix pili) ubicada en un folículo piloso (folliculus pili) y en un tallo (scapus pili) que se proyecta hacia arriba por encima de la superficie de la epidermis. 2, record 7, Spanish, - fol%C3%ADculo%20piloso
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-01-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mammary hair follicle
1, record 8, English, mammary%20hair%20follicle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This [milk] patch contains between 100 and 150 separate pores, each with a mammary hair follicle that is structurally different from that of other hairs. 1, record 8, English, - mammary%20hair%20follicle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- follicule pileux mammaire
1, record 8, French, follicule%20pileux%20mammaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- folículo piloso mamario
1, record 8, Spanish, fol%C3%ADculo%20piloso%20mamario
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El equidna no posee pezones que amamanten a la cría. Hay glándulas mamarias, que se sitúan por delante y a cada lado de la bolsa. Terminan en la aréola; esta mancha de leche, así se llama, contiene de 100 a 150 poros separados, cada uno de ellos con un folículo piloso mamario cuya estructura difiere de la que caracteriza a los otros pelos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - fol%C3%ADculo%20piloso%20mamario
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cosmetology
- Personal Esthetics
- Hair Styling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lotion
1, record 9, English, lotion
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid solution, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic, that is used for bathing the skin. 2, record 9, English, - lotion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lotions are popular products used to a considerable extent in various kinds of hair and facial treatments. They are available as a clear solution or as a suspension, having an insoluble sediment at the bottom of the container. 3, record 9, English, - lotion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cosmétologie
- Esthétique et soins corporels
- Coiffure
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lotion
1, record 9, French, lotion
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide utilisé pour rafraîchir le visage, le corps, le soigner. 2, record 9, French, - lotion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des lotions traitent les cheveux gras ou les pellicules, en agissant sur le follicule pileux pour diminuer l'écoulement de la séborrhée. 3, record 9, French, - lotion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos de belleza
- Estética personal
- Peinado
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- loción
1, record 9, Spanish, loci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- apocrine
1, record 10, English, apocrine
adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Applied to sweat glands which differ from ordinary (eccrine) sweat glands in that they occur only in hairy regions. 2, record 10, English, - apocrine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- apocrine
1, record 10, French, apocrine
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une glande sudoripare s’ouvrant soit dans le follicule pileux, soit à l'orifice pilo-sébacé. 2, record 10, French, - apocrine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- apocrino 1, record 10, Spanish, apocrino
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-07-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fibrous sac 1, record 11, English, fibrous%20sac
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sac fibreux
1, record 11, French, sac%20fibreux
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche conjonctive entourant le follicule pileux. 1, record 11, French, - sac%20fibreux
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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