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HYPERTHYROIDIE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Thyroid
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- iodine-induced hyperthyroidism
1, record 1, English, iodine%2Dinduced%20hyperthyroidism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Jod-Basedow syndrome 2, record 1, English, Jod%2DBasedow%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jod-Basedow syndrome, also known as iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, is a rare cause of thyrotoxicosis typically seen after administering exogenous iodine. 2, record 1, English, - iodine%2Dinduced%20hyperthyroidism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- iodine induced hyperthyroidism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thyroïde
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hyperthyroïdie induite par l'iode
1, record 1, French, hyperthyro%C3%AFdie%20induite%20par%20l%27iode
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'hyperthyroïdie induite par l'iode, au cours de laquelle l'hyperfonctionnement thyroïdien est la conséquence d’un apport d’iode excessif; les produits le plus souvent en cause sont les produits iodés de contraste utilisés en radiologie et les médicaments iodés [...] 2, record 1, French, - hyperthyro%C3%AFdie%20induite%20par%20l%27iode
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Thyroid
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hyperthyroidism
1, record 2, English, hyperthyroidism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition in which the thyroid gland produces more hormone than normal, resulting in an increased rate of metabolism, often with wasting of muscle and loss of weight together with restlessness and emotional instability. 1, record 2, English, - hyperthyroidism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Thyroïde
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hyperthyroïdie
1, record 2, French, hyperthyro%C3%AFdie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hyperthyroïdisme 1, record 2, French, hyperthyro%C3%AFdisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection caractérisée par un excès d’hormones thyroïdiennes. 1, record 2, French, - hyperthyro%C3%AFdie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Thyroid
- Perinatal Period
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- postpartum thyroiditis
1, record 3, English, postpartum%20thyroiditis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PPT 2, record 3, English, PPT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A not uncommon problem in the early months after delivery is a condition called postpartum thyroiditis, a temporary derangement in the thyroid gland's function. 1, record 3, English, - postpartum%20thyroiditis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Recent reports have detailed the presence of autoantibodies characteristic of non-organ specific autoimmune diseases in the serum of patient with autoimmune postpartum thyroiditis (PPT). These observations suggest that PPT could be part of a polyclonal B-cell activation postpartum. 2, record 3, English, - postpartum%20thyroiditis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Thyroïde
- Périnatalité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- thyroïdite du post-partum
1, record 3, French, thyro%C3%AFdite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a traité une femme de 33 ans qui présentait une thyroïdite indolore typique du post-partum. Sa sœur avait présenté un épisode comparable 13 ans auparavant et leur mère avait présenté une hyperthyroïdie du post-partum 42 ans plus tôt. Cette association familiale est une nouvelle preuve d’auto-immunité dans la thyroïdite du post-partum. 2, record 3, French, - thyro%C3%AFdite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thyrotoxicosis
1, record 4, English, thyrotoxicosis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thyrotoxicosis occurs when tissues are exposed to excess amounts of thyroid hormone, resulting in specific metabolic changes and pathophysiologic alterations in organ function. A distinction can be made between thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism denotes increased formation and release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, whereas thyrotoxicosis describes the clinical syndrome that results. 2, record 4, English, - thyrotoxicosis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thyrotoxicose
1, record 4, French, thyrotoxicose
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- thyréotoxicose 2, record 4, French, thyr%C3%A9otoxicose
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hyperthyroïdie désigne l'hyperfonctionnement de la glande thyroïde, qui accroît la production des hormones thyroïdiennes, dont la conséquence est la thyrotoxicose. 3, record 4, French, - thyrotoxicose
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tirotoxicosis
1, record 4, Spanish, tirotoxicosis
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- methimazol
1, record 5, English, methimazol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. It is also taken before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy. 2, record 5, English, - methimazol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Tapazole. 3, record 5, English, - methimazol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- méthimazole
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thimazole
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le méthimazole appartient à la classe des médicaments appelés antithyroïdiens. Il s’utilise pour soigner l'hyperthyroïdie(l'hyper fonctionnement de la glande thyroïde). Il empêche la glande thyroïde de produire une quantité excessive d’hormones thyroïdiennes, mais il n’ influe pas sur les actions des hormones thyroïdiennes. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9thimazole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous le nom de Tapazole. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9thimazole
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- metimazol
1, record 5, Spanish, metimazol
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Thyroid
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- euthyroidism
1, record 6, English, euthyroidism
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition in which the thyroid gland is functioning normally, its secretion being of proper amount and constitution. 2, record 6, English, - euthyroidism
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Thyroïde
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- euthyroïdie
1, record 6, French, euthyro%C3%AFdie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[En cas d’hyperthyroïdie, ] il importe, en priorité, de recouvrer l'euthyroïdie, c'est-à-dire le fonctionnement normal de la thyroïde dans les plus brefs délais afin de soulager la personne atteinte et d’éviter les complications. 2, record 6, French, - euthyro%C3%AFdie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lid lag
1, record 7, English, lid%20lag
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- von Graefe's sign 2, record 7, English, von%20Graefe%27s%20sign
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure of the upper lid to move downward promptly with the eyeball, the lid moving tardily and jerkily; seen in hyperthyroidism. 2, record 7, English, - lid%20lag
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lid lag: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 7, English, - lid%20lag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- asynergie oculopalpébrale
1, record 7, French, asynergie%20oculopalp%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- signe de von Graefe 2, record 7, French, signe%20de%20von%20Graefe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence ou retard dans le déroulement de la paupière lorsque le malade regarde en bas. Ce signe est observé habituellement au cours des manifestations oculaires de l'hyperthyroïdie. 2, record 7, French, - asynergie%20oculopalp%C3%A9brale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asynergie oculopalpébrale : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 7, French, - asynergie%20oculopalp%C3%A9brale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Thyroid
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Plummer's disease
1, record 8, English, Plummer%27s%20disease
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increased formation and secretion of T3 and T4 [two thyroid hormones] can occur in a single nodule or in multiple thyroid nodules. The latter condition is also termed Plummer's disease. 1, record 8, English, - Plummer%27s%20disease
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Thyroïde
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Plummer
1, record 8, French, maladie%20de%20Plummer
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chez les patients âgés, [...] la cause la plus fréquente de l'hyperthyroïdie est la maladie de Plummer. Elle se caractérise par une thyroïde tuméfiée, bosselée et grumeleuse, avec des nodules hyperactifs. 1, record 8, French, - maladie%20de%20Plummer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- polyuria
1, record 9, English, polyuria
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The passage of an amount of urine considerably in excess of the fifty ounces (1500 ml) or thereabouts which is the usual daily quantity. It is a symptom of diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, chronic nephritis, and some nervous diseases. 2, record 9, English, - polyuria
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- polyurie
1, record 9, French, polyurie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation du volume urinaire des 24 heures observée au cours de certaines insuffisances rénales chroniques, du diabète sucré et surtout au cours des diabètes insipides. 2, record 9, French, - polyurie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut s’observer dans l'hyperthyroïdie. 3, record 9, French, - polyurie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliuria
1, record 9, Spanish, poliuria
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Ascher syndrome
1, record 10, English, Ascher%20syndrome
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Laffer-Ascher syndrome 1, record 10, English, Laffer%2DAscher%20syndrome
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blepharochalasis, edema of the lips, and goiter without hyperthyroidism. 1, record 10, English, - Ascher%20syndrome
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d’Ascher
1, record 10, French, syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3BAscher
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malformation associant un blépharochalasis bilatéral, un oedème des lèvres et un goitre généralement sans signes d’hyperthyroïdie. 1, record 10, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3BAscher
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2000-02-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Nuclear Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- iodine-131
1, record 11, English, iodine%2D131
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- 131I 2, record 11, English, 131I
correct, see observation
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- radioiodine 3, record 11, English, radioiodine
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radioactive iodine of mass number 131. 2, record 11, English, - iodine%2D131
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the gaseous waste products of fission. 4, record 11, English, - iodine%2D131
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Symbol:131I. 5, record 11, English, - iodine%2D131
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Pharmacologie
- Physique nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- iode 131
1, record 11, French, iode%20131
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- 131I 2, record 11, French, 131I
correct, see observation
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- iode-131 3, record 11, French, iode%2D131
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- iode radioactif 4, record 11, French, iode%20radioactif
correct, masculine noun
- iodine 131 5, record 11, French, iodine%20131
avoid, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'iode 131 est de tous les radionucléides celui dont la radiotoxicité est la mieux connue. Pendant plusieurs dizaines d’années, l'iode 131 a été l'isotope le plus utilisé en clinique humaine pour étudier l'activité de la thyroïde et sa morphologie, ainsi que pour traiter l'hyperthyroïdie et le cancer du corps thyroïde. 6, record 11, French, - iode%20131
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Isotope 131 de l’iode. Symbole :131I. 7, record 11, French, - iode%20131
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Farmacología
- Física nuclear
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- yodo 131
1, record 11, Spanish, yodo%20131
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- yodo-131 2, record 11, Spanish, yodo%2D131
masculine noun
- iodo 131 3, record 11, Spanish, iodo%20131
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-04-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- heat intolerance
1, record 12, English, heat%20intolerance
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- intolerance to heat 2, record 12, English, intolerance%20to%20heat
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority of patients with hyperthyroidism are readily diagnosed clinically. The complaints of nervousness, heat intolerance, weight loss (often despite increased appetite), sweating, palpitations, and diarrhea make a characteristic anamnesis. 1, record 12, English, - heat%20intolerance
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "heat intolerance" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 12, English, - heat%20intolerance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- thermophobie
1, record 12, French, thermophobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- intolérance à la chaleur 2, record 12, French, intol%C3%A9rance%20%C3%A0%20la%20chaleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation permanente de chaleur excessive, observée notamment dans les états d’hyperthyroïdie. 1, record 12, French, - thermophobie
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermophobie : terme rarement utilisé au Canada. 3, record 12, French, - thermophobie
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme "thermophobie" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 12, French, - thermophobie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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