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HYPERSOMNIE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- major depressive disorder
1, record 1, English, major%20depressive%20disorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDD 2, record 1, English, MDD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- clinical depressive disorder 3, record 1, English, clinical%20depressive%20disorder
correct
- major depression 4, record 1, English, major%20depression
correct
- clinical depression 5, record 1, English, clinical%20depression
correct
- unipolar depression 2, record 1, English, unipolar%20depression
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A severe mood disorder always characterized by a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure, which can also be associated with weight variations, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diminished ability to think or concentrate, or suicidal ideation or attempts. 6, record 1, English, - major%20depressive%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble dépressif caractérisé
1, record 1, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépression caractérisée 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pression%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- trouble dépressif majeur 3, record 1, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20majeur
correct, masculine noun
- trouble dépressif clinique 4, record 1, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20clinique
correct, masculine noun
- dépression majeure 5, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pression%20majeure
correct, feminine noun
- dépression clinique 6, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pression%20clinique
correct, feminine noun
- dépression nerveuse 7, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pression%20nerveuse
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- dépression unipolaire 8, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pression%20unipolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble de l'humeur grave toujours caractérisé par une humeur dépressive ou une perte d’intérêt ou de plaisir, qui peut aussi être associée à des variations de poids, de l'insomnie ou de l'hypersomnie, de la fatigue, un sentiment de culpabilité ou une faible estime de soi, une diminution de la capacité à réfléchir ou à se concentrer, des idées suicidaires ou une tentative de suicide. 9, record 1, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans la cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux,] le terme anglo-saxon «major» a été traduit par «caractérisé» pour éviter la confusion avec la notion de sévérité. 10, record 1, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastorno depresivo mayor
1, record 1, Spanish, trastorno%20depresivo%20mayor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hypersomnia
1, record 2, English, hypersomnia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- oversleeping 2, record 2, English, oversleeping
correct
- disorder of excessive somnolence 3, record 2, English, disorder%20of%20excessive%20somnolence
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] excessive amount of sleep. 4, record 2, English, - hypersomnia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 2, English, - hypersomnia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnie
1, record 2, French, hypersomnie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trouble du sommeil par somnolence excessive 2, record 2, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20par%20somnolence%20excessive
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hypersomnie correspond à la réalisation d’un temps de sommeil trop prolongé [...] 3, record 2, French, - hypersomnie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 2, French, - hypersomnie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipersomnia
1, record 2, Spanish, hipersomnia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sleep disorder
1, record 3, English, sleep%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any abnormality of the sleep-wake cycle. 2, record 3, English, - sleep%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally subdivided into four classes: (1) disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep (insomnia) ... (2) disorders of excessive somnolence ... (3) disorders of the sleep-wake cycle ... (4) dysfunction associated with sleep, sleep stages, or partial arousals (parasomnia) ... 2, record 3, English, - sleep%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G47: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 3, English, - sleep%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble du sommeil
1, record 3, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute perturbation de la durée ou de la qualité du sommeil. 2, record 3, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les troubles du sommeil sont de trois sortes : insomnie(insuffisance de sommeil), hypersomnie(excès de sommeil), parasomnie(comportement anormal pendant le sommeil) [...] 2, record 3, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G47 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 3, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastornos del sueño
1, record 3, Spanish, trastornos%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteraciones en la conciliación del sueño o durante el mismo, o bien alteraciones relativas a la duración del sueño, o a comportamientos anormales asociados al sueño, como el terror nocturno y el sonambulismo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - trastornos%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Actualmente se conocen alrededor de 80 trastornos del sueño, entre los que se encuentran además de la dificultad para iniciar o mantener el sueño (insomnio) y la somnolencia excesiva diurna, padecimientos como el ronquido, pausas respiratorias al dormir, conocidas como apneas, movimientos periódicos de las extremidades, sonambulismo, pesadillas y otros trastornos que se presentan en diferentes etapas del sueño, ocasionando malestar durante el día. 3, record 3, Spanish, - trastornos%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
Record 3, Key term(s)
- trastorno del sueño
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- atypical depressive disorder
1, record 4, English, atypical%20depressive%20disorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- atypical depression 2, record 4, English, atypical%20depression
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atypical depression refers to fatigue superimposed on a history of somatic anxiety and phobias, together with reverse vegetative signs (mood worse in the evening, insomnia, tendency to oversleep and overeat), so that weight gain occurs rather than weight loss. 2, record 4, English, - atypical%20depressive%20disorder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
296.82: code used in the ninth edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, but not included in the tenth edition. 3, record 4, English, - atypical%20depressive%20disorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trouble dépressif atypique
1, record 4, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20atypique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dépression atypique 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pression%20atypique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon la description classique, la dépression atypique est un état dépressif avec une anxiété importante, une fatigue difficilement surmontable, une hypersomnie, une hyperphagie avec prise de poids, une humeur plus dépressive le soir et une grande sensibilité aux critiques. 2, record 4, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20atypique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
296.82 : code de la neuvième édition de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, mais non repris dans la dixième édition. 3, record 4, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9pressif%20atypique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-05-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nonorganic hypersomnia
1, record 5, English, nonorganic%20hypersomnia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hypersomnia is defined as a condition of either excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep attacks (not accounted for by an inadequate amount of sleep) or prolonged transition to the fully aroused state upon awakening. In the absence of an organic factor for the occurrence of hypersomnia, this condition is usually associated with mental disorders. 1, record 5, English, - nonorganic%20hypersomnia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F51.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 5, English, - nonorganic%20hypersomnia
Record 5, Key term(s)
- non organic hypersomnia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnie non organique
1, record 5, French, hypersomnie%20non%20organique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hypersomnie est un état défini soit par une somnolence diurne excessive et des attaques de sommeil(non expliquées par une durée inadéquate de sommeil), soit par des périodes de transition prolongées, lors du réveil, entre le sommeil et l'état d’éveil complet. En l'absence d’un facteur organique expliquant la survenue d’une hypersomnie, cet état est habituellement attribuable à un trouble mental. 1, record 5, French, - hypersomnie%20non%20organique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F51.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 5, French, - hypersomnie%20non%20organique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-08-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hypersomnolence disorder
1, record 6, English, hypersomnolence%20disorder
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- primary hypersomnia 2, record 6, English, primary%20hypersomnia
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness that is accompanied by significant distress or impairment in functioning. 3, record 6, English, - hypersomnolence%20disorder
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F51.11: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 6, English, - hypersomnolence%20disorder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnolence
1, record 6, French, hypersomnolence
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- hypersomnie primaire 2, record 6, French, hypersomnie%20primaire
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble du sommeil caractérisé par une somnolence excessive associée à une détresse marquée ou à une altération importante du fonctionnement. 3, record 6, French, - hypersomnolence
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F51.11 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 6, French, - hypersomnolence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipersomnia primaria
1, record 6, Spanish, hipersomnia%20primaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- idiopathic hypersomnia
1, record 7, English, idiopathic%20hypersomnia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness in which the affected individual sleeps longer than normal and for which the exact cause is unknown. 2, record 7, English, - idiopathic%20hypersomnia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnie idiopathique
1, record 7, French, hypersomnie%20idiopathique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble rare du sommeil qui est caractérisé par un sommeil nocturne prolongé et une somnolence diurne excessive dont l’origine est inconnue. 2, record 7, French, - hypersomnie%20idiopathique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- depressive hypersomnia
1, record 8, English, depressive%20hypersomnia
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... depressive hypersomnia is usually attributed to a lack of initiative, apathy, clinophilia (tendency to maintain a reclining position) and associated with normal or only mildly abnormal sleep latencies ... 2, record 8, English, - depressive%20hypersomnia
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnie dépressive
1, record 8, French, hypersomnie%20d%C3%A9pressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les hypersomnies d’origine psychiatrique, en particulier, les hypersomnies dépressives. Elles sont très fréquentes et mal étudiées. Il est parfois difficile de faire le diagnostic différentiel entre hypersomnie idiopathique et hypersomnie dépressive, la plainte de somnolence ou de fatigue étant retrouvée dans les deux cas. 2, record 8, French, - hypersomnie%20d%C3%A9pressive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
1, record 9, English, Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare form of hypersomnolence, associated with impaired thought processes, hallucinations and behavioral disturbances such as excessive food intake and abnormally uninhibited sexual drive. 2, record 9, English, - Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Kleine-Levin syndrome primarily affects adolescent males. 2, record 9, English, - Kleine%2DLevin%20syndrome
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Kleine-Levin
1, record 9, French, syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- hypersomnie et mégaphasie périodiques 1, record 9, French, hypersomnie%20et%20m%C3%A9gaphasie%20p%C3%A9riodiques
see observation, feminine noun
- faim morbide et somnolence périodiques 1, record 9, French, faim%20morbide%20et%20somnolence%20p%C3%A9riodiques
see observation, feminine noun
- hypersomnie périodique 1, record 9, French, hypersomnie%20p%C3%A9riodique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rare forme d’hypersomnolence associée à des hallucinations et des troubles du comportement, tels que la polyphagie ou l’hypersexualité. 1, record 9, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le syndrome de Kleine-Levin concerne presque uniquement le sexe masculin. 1, record 9, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «hypersomnie et mégaphasie périodiques», «faim morbide et somnolence périodiques» et «hypersomnie périodique» sont attestés mais sont équivoques. 1, record 9, French, - syndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de Kleine-Levin
1, record 9, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Kleine%2DLevin
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-07-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Disorders
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hypersomnia related to a known organic factor
1, record 10, English, hypersomnia%20related%20to%20a%20known%20organic%20factor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Single-concept category extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-III-R). 2, record 10, English, - hypersomnia%20related%20to%20a%20known%20organic%20factor
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
780.5: International Classification of Diseases code. 2, record 10, English, - hypersomnia%20related%20to%20a%20known%20organic%20factor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Troubles mentaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hypersomnie liée à un facteur organique connu
1, record 10, French, hypersomnie%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20un%20facteur%20organique%20connu
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie uninotionnelle tirée du manuel de DSM-III-R. 2, record 10, French, - hypersomnie%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20un%20facteur%20organique%20connu
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
780.5 : Code de la Classification internationale des maladies. 2, record 10, French, - hypersomnie%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20un%20facteur%20organique%20connu
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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