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ICTERE [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blood
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- serum bilirubin level
1, record 1, English, serum%20bilirubin%20level
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The major principle in managing CNS [Crigler-Najjar syndrome] patients is to produce a sustained reduction in the serum bilirubin level to prevent brain injury. 1, record 1, English, - serum%20bilirubin%20level
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sang
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concentration sérique de bilirubine
1, record 1, French, concentration%20s%C3%A9rique%20de%20bilirubine
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'ictère est une coloration jaune de la peau, de la sclère et des muqueuses généralement observable lorsque la concentration sérique de bilirubine dépasse 50 μmol/l [micromoles par litre](3 mg/dl [milligrammes par décilitre]), en lien avec une pathologie hépatique, une obstruction des voies biliaires ou une hémolyse [...] 1, record 1, French, - concentration%20s%C3%A9rique%20de%20bilirubine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Leptospira species
1, record 2, English, Leptospira%20species
correct, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Leptospira spp. 2, record 2, English, Leptospira%20spp%2E%20
correct, see observation, plural
- Leptospira bacteria 2, record 2, English, Leptospira%20bacteria
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bacteria excreted by rats, mice, dogs, and certain other wild and domestic animals. 1, record 2, English, - Leptospira%20species
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae, which is excreted by rats, may infect humans (particularly through damaged skin) who come into contact with water and soil polluted by such excretions, causing leptospiral jaundice (Weil's disease, leptospirosis). 1, record 2, English, - Leptospira%20species
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Leptospira sp.; Leptospira spp.: The abbreviations "sp." and "spp." designate "species" (singular) and "species" (plural), respectively. The terms "Leptospira sp." and "Leptospira spp." are terms used to refer to one species belonging to the genus Leptospira and to several (or all) species belonging to the genus Leptospira, respectively. 2, record 2, English, - Leptospira%20species
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Leptospira species: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 2, English, - Leptospira%20species
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Leptospira sp.
- Leptospira bacterium
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- espèces de Leptospira
1, record 2, French, esp%C3%A8ces%20de%20Leptospira
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Leptospira spp. 1, record 2, French, Leptospira%20spp%2E
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- bactéries Leptospira 2, record 2, French, bact%C3%A9ries%20Leptospira
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe d’espèces bactériennes présentes dans les excréments de rats, de souris, de chiens et de certains autres animaux sauvages et domestiques. 2, record 2, French, - esp%C3%A8ces%20de%20Leptospira
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La transmission à l'homme de Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae, présente dans les excréments de rats, est possible lors d’un contact avec des eaux ou des sols contaminés par ces excréments, notamment par l'intermédiaire de blessures cutanées. Elle provoque l'ictère hémorragique(ou maladie de Weil, ou leptospirose). 2, record 2, French, - esp%C3%A8ces%20de%20Leptospira
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Leptospira sp.; Leptospira spp. : Les abréviations «sp.» et «spp.» signifient respectivement «espèce» et «espèces». Le terme «Leptospira sp.» signifie donc «une espèce du genre Leptospira», et le terme «Leptospira spp.» signifie «plusieurs espèces du genre Leptospira» ou «toutes les espèces du genre Leptospira». 1, record 2, French, - esp%C3%A8ces%20de%20Leptospira
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bactéries Leptospira : terme et définition normalisés par l’Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 2, French, - esp%C3%A8ces%20de%20Leptospira
Record 2, Key term(s)
- espèce de Leptospira
- Leptospira sp.
- bactérie Leptospira
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Contaminación del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- especies Leptospira
1, record 2, Spanish, especies%20Leptospira
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo de especies bacterianas presentes en los excrementos de las ratas, ratones, perros y algunos otros animales salvajes y domésticos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - especies%20Leptospira
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae, excretada por las ratas, puede infectar a los seres humanos (especialmente a través de heridas en la piel) que entren en contacto con agua y suelo contaminados por tales excrementos, causando entonces ictericia hemorrágica (o enfermedad de Weil, o leptospirosis). 1, record 2, Spanish, - especies%20Leptospira
Record 2, Key term(s)
- especie Leptospira
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Genetics
- Blood
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hereditary spherocytosis
1, record 3, English, hereditary%20spherocytosis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disorder of red blood cells that is inherited as a dominant trait and is characterized by anemia, small thick fragile spherocytes which are extremely susceptible to hemolysis, enlargement of the spleen, reticulocytosis, and mild jaundice. 2, record 3, English, - hereditary%20spherocytosis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D58.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 3, English, - hereditary%20spherocytosis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Génétique
- Sang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sphérocytose héréditaire
1, record 3, French, sph%C3%A9rocytose%20h%C3%A9r%C3%A9ditaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] anémie hémolytique congénitale avec ictère néonatal précoce, due à une séquestration pathologique dans la rate des hématies dont la forme est sphérique et le volume augmenté à cause d’une perméabilité anormale au sel et à l'eau. 2, record 3, French, - sph%C3%A9rocytose%20h%C3%A9r%C3%A9ditaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D58.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 3, French, - sph%C3%A9rocytose%20h%C3%A9r%C3%A9ditaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- perinatal infection
1, record 4, English, perinatal%20infection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- granulomatosis infantiseptica 1, record 4, English, granulomatosis%20infantiseptica
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perinatal infection, the most distinctive syndrome of listeriosis may take one of two forms. In the first, the infant becomes infected in utero ... If the infant is born alive, signs of septicemia develop within hours. Fetal distress, pneumonia, diarrhea, seizures, and rash are common manifestations ... This disease ... has a very high mortality rate. 1, record 4, English, - perinatal%20infection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- granulomatosis infantiseptica
1, record 4, French, granulomatosis%20infantiseptica
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme miliaire disséminée de la listériose fœtale et néonatale, le plus souvent mortelle. 1, record 4, French, - granulomatosis%20infantiseptica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tableau clinique est celui d’un syndrome toxi-infectieux, avec ictère, hépatosplénomégalie, purpura, entérocolite, atteintes pulmonaire, nerveuse, méningée. 1, record 4, French, - granulomatosis%20infantiseptica
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Blood
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hemolytic jaundice
1, record 5, English, hemolytic%20jaundice
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jaundice caused by increased production of bilirubin from hemoglobin under conditions causing accelerated degradation of erythrocytes. 1, record 5, English, - hemolytic%20jaundice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sang
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ictère hémolytique
1, record 5, French, ict%C3%A8re%20h%C3%A9molytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- jaunisse hémolytique 1, record 5, French, jaunisse%20h%C3%A9molytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-01-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fulminant liver failure
1, record 6, English, fulminant%20liver%20failure
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fulminant hepatic failure 2, record 6, English, fulminant%20hepatic%20failure
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fulminant liver failure occurs when the vital functions of the liver fail, including the development of a coagulopathy, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoproteinemia, and encephalopathy. Liver failure can develop acutely, or it may be chronically progressive. 1, record 6, English, - fulminant%20liver%20failure
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance hépatique fulminante
1, record 6, French, insuffisance%20h%C3%A9patique%20fulminante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On parle d’insuffisance hépatique fulminante ou subfulminante lorsqu'il existe une encéphalopathie : si celle-ci apparaît moins de 2 semaines après le début de l'ictère, il s’agit d’une insuffisance hépatique fulminante, si elle survient entre 2 semaines et 3 mois après l'apparition de l'ictère, on parle alors d’insuffisance hépatique subfulminante […] 1, record 6, French, - insuffisance%20h%C3%A9patique%20fulminante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-01-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- subfulminant liver failure
1, record 7, English, subfulminant%20liver%20failure
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- subfulminant hepatic failure 2, record 7, English, subfulminant%20hepatic%20failure
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
… defined by an interval from the onset of jaundice to the development of hepatic encephalopathy between 2 and 12 weeks. 1, record 7, English, - subfulminant%20liver%20failure
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance hépatique subfulminante
1, record 7, French, insuffisance%20h%C3%A9patique%20subfulminante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On parle d’insuffisance hépatique fulminante ou subfulminante lorsqu'il existe une encéphalopathie : si celle-ci apparaît moins de 2 semaines après le début de l'ictère, il s’agit d’une insuffisance hépatique fulminante, si elle survient entre 2 semaines et 3 mois après l'apparition de l'ictère, on parle alors d’insuffisance hépatique subfulminante […] 1, record 7, French, - insuffisance%20h%C3%A9patique%20subfulminante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hepatic infiltration
1, record 8, English, hepatic%20infiltration
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hepatitic infiltration 2, record 8, English, hepatitic%20infiltration
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jaundice can occur due to direct hepatic infiltration or biliary obstruction due to enlarged hilar lymph nodes. 1, record 8, English, - hepatic%20infiltration
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- infiltration hépatique
1, record 8, French, infiltration%20h%C3%A9patique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apparition d’un ictère n’ est pas nécessairement synonyme d’infiltration hépatique tumorale massive et terminale : parfois des mesures simples, comme l'arrêt de drogues hépatotoxiques peuvent faire disparaître un ictère. 2, record 8, French, - infiltration%20h%C3%A9patique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- jaundice
1, record 9, English, jaundice
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- icterus 2, record 9, English, icterus
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition characterized by yellowness of skin and whites of eyes, mucous membranes, and body fluids due to deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia). 3, record 9, English, - jaundice
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jaundice: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 9, English, - jaundice
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ictère
1, record 9, French, ict%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- jaunisse 1, record 9, French, jaunisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration jaune de la peau, de la sclérotique et des muqueuses, due à l’accumulation de bilirubine dans le sang. 2, record 9, French, - ict%C3%A8re
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage semble privilégier le terme «ictère» en français et, en anglais, celui de «jaundice». 2, record 9, French, - ict%C3%A8re
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme "ictère" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 9, French, - ict%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ictericia
1, record 9, Spanish, ictericia
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad que consiste en ciertos trastornos hepáticos que producen aumento de bilis en la sangre, y se manifiesta generalmente por la coloración amarilla de la piel y de las conjuntivas. 2, record 9, Spanish, - ictericia
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- xanthopsia
1, record 10, English, xanthopsia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- yellow vision 2, record 10, English, yellow%20vision
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition in which all objects appear tinged with yellow, as may occur in picric acid or santonin poisoning and jaundice. 2, record 10, English, - xanthopsia
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- xanthopsie
1, record 10, French, xanthopsie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symptôme caractérisé par la coloration en jaune des objets; il est observé dans l'ictère et dans l'intoxication par la santonine. 2, record 10, French, - xanthopsie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- xantopsia
1, record 10, Spanish, xantopsia
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- xantopía 1, record 10, Spanish, xantop%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Visión amarilla de los objetos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - xantopsia
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se puede observar en la ictericia y en las intoxicaciones por ácido pícrico y santonina. 1, record 10, Spanish, - xantopsia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Zieve's syndrome
1, record 11, English, Zieve%27s%20syndrome
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The simultaneous occurrence of fatty liver, hemolytic anemia, and jaundice in association with hyperlipemia. 1, record 11, English, - Zieve%27s%20syndrome
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Zieve
1, record 11, French, syndrome%20de%20Zieve
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome caractérisé par l'association d’un ictère cholostatique avec hépatomégalie, d’une hyperlipidémie importante et d’une anémie hémolytique modérée. 1, record 11, French, - syndrome%20de%20Zieve
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- icterus
1, record 12, English, icterus
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal accumulation of greenish and yellowish bile pigments in the tissues of a carcass. 1, record 12, English, - icterus
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ictère
1, record 12, French, ict%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- jaunisse 2, record 12, French, jaunisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chez les animaux, coloration jaune des muqueuses buccales, conjonctivales et vulvaires. 1, record 12, French, - ict%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- ictericia
1, record 12, Spanish, ictericia
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mechanical jaundice
1, record 13, English, mechanical%20jaundice
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- obstructive jaundice 2, record 13, English, obstructive%20jaundice
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jaundice resulting from obstruction to the flow of bile into the duodenum. 1, record 13, English, - mechanical%20jaundice
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ictère post-hépatique
1, record 13, French, ict%C3%A8re%20post%2Dh%C3%A9patique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- ictère obstructif 1, record 13, French, ict%C3%A8re%20obstructif
correct, masculine noun
- ictère par obstruction 1, record 13, French, ict%C3%A8re%20par%20obstruction
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cholestatic jaundice
1, record 14, English, cholestatic%20jaundice
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jaundice produced by inspissated bile or bile plugs in small biliary passages in the liver. 2, record 14, English, - cholestatic%20jaundice
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- ictère hépatocanaliculaire
1, record 14, French, ict%C3%A8re%20h%C3%A9patocanaliculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- ictère cholostatique 2, record 14, French, ict%C3%A8re%20cholostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ictère infectieux ou toxique par rétention intra-hépatique, caractérisé par la coloration verdâtre des téguments, et la décoloration des selles. 1, record 14, French, - ict%C3%A8re%20h%C3%A9patocanaliculaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- colestyramin
1, record 15, English, colestyramin
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colestyramin. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium as Cl(-) anion. It exchanges chloride ions with bile salts, thus decreasing their concentration and that of cholesterol. It is used as a hypocholesteremic in diarrhea and biliary obstruction, and as an antipruritic. 1, record 15, English, - colestyramin
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Questran. 2, record 15, English, - colestyramin
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- colestyramine
1, record 15, French, colestyramine
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résine susceptible de lier dans l'intestin les acides biliaires, préconisée pour combattre le prurit dû à l'ictère rétentionnel et dans l'hypercholestérolémie essentielle. 1, record 15, French, - colestyramine
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Questran. 2, record 15, French, - colestyramine
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Weil's syndrome
1, record 16, English, Weil%27s%20syndrome
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In severe forms of the disease [leptospirosis] (Weil's syndrome), jaundice occurs, mental confusion is common, and urinary excretion is greatly reduced resulting in uremia (a toxic condition caused by failure of the kidneys). 1, record 16, English, - Weil%27s%20syndrome
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Weil
1, record 16, French, maladie%20de%20Weil
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leptospiroses de l'homme [...] La forme ictérique sévère(maladie de Weil) [...] débute par un tableau septicémique(fièvre élevée, céphalées, prostration, troubles de la conscience,...) puis la fièvre commence à diminuer vers le 5ème jour. La deuxième phase, au cours de laquelle apparaissent les anticorps(vers le 10ème jour), est caractérisée par une insuffisance rénale, des hémorragies diffuses, une atteinte hépatique(avec parfois un ictère flamboyant), un rash cutané, des signes méningés et myocardiques. L'ictère disparaît progressivement entre le 15ème et le 25ème jour et cette disparition peut être accompagnée d’une remontée thermique. 1, record 16, French, - maladie%20de%20Weil
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- icteric
1, record 17, English, icteric
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, relating to, or affected with jaundice. 1, record 17, English, - icteric
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- ictérique
1, record 17, French, ict%C3%A9rique
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui caractérise ou concerne l'ictère. 1, record 17, French, - ict%C3%A9rique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ictère : symptôme de diverses maladies, caractérisé par une coloration jaune des tissus, provoqué par une présence anormale de pigments biliaires; par métonymie l'une de ces maladies. 1, record 17, French, - ict%C3%A9rique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Hígado y conductos biliares
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- ictérico
1, record 17, Spanish, ict%C3%A9rico
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2002-07-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- cholangeitis
1, record 18, English, cholangeitis
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- angiocholitis 1, record 18, English, angiocholitis
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An infection of the biliary tract. 1, record 18, English, - cholangeitis
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Historically, choledocholithiasis [gallstones in the bile ducts] was the most common cause of biliary tract obstruction resulting in cholangitis. 1, record 18, English, - cholangeitis
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- angiocholite
1, record 18, French, angiocholite
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'angiocholite est un syndrome associant douleur, fièvre et ictère. Elle correspond à une infection de la bile en amont d’un obstacle. 2, record 18, French, - angiocholite
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- anicteric
1, record 19, English, anicteric
correct, adjective
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Not icteric; not characterized by or related to jaundice. 2, record 19, English, - anicteric
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- anictérique
1, record 19, French, anict%C3%A9rique
correct, adjective
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui ne se manifeste pas par un ictère. 2, record 19, French, - anict%C3%A9rique
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lithiase cholédocienne peut être anictérique. 1, record 19, French, - anict%C3%A9rique
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Référence de l’exemple : La Lithiase Biliaire. J.P. ZARSKI- Septembre 1997. 2, record 19, French, - anict%C3%A9rique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- scleral icterus
1, record 20, English, scleral%20icterus
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A jaundiced pigmentation of the sclera associated with biliary or liver disease. 1, record 20, English, - scleral%20icterus
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- ictère sclérotique
1, record 20, French, ict%C3%A8re%20scl%C3%A9rotique
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relevé épidémiologique hebdomadaire, OMS, 11 juillet 1986, vol. 61, no. 28, p. 215. 1, record 20, French, - ict%C3%A8re%20scl%C3%A9rotique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-05-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- physiologic jaundice
1, record 21, English, physiologic%20jaundice
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- physiologic icterus 2, record 21, English, physiologic%20icterus
correct
- physiologic jaundice of the newborn 3, record 21, English, physiologic%20jaundice%20of%20the%20newborn
correct
- jaundice of the newborn 3, record 21, English, jaundice%20of%20the%20newborn
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mild jaundice of the newborn, due mainly to functional immaturity of the liver. 4, record 21, English, - physiologic%20jaundice
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- ictère physiologique
1, record 21, French, ict%C3%A8re%20physiologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- ictère physiologique du nouveau-né 1, record 21, French, ict%C3%A8re%20physiologique%20du%20nouveau%2Dn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ictère transitoire observé à la naissance, chez les prématurés et chez la moitié des nouveau-nés, la cellule hépatique n’ ayant pas encore acquis ses capacités fonctionnelles normales. 2, record 21, French, - ict%C3%A8re%20physiologique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Hanot's cirrhosis
1, record 22, English, Hanot%27s%20cirrhosis
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- Hanot's disease 2, record 22, English, Hanot%27s%20disease
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hypertrophic cirrhosis of the liver with chronic jaundice. 3, record 22, English, - Hanot%27s%20cirrhosis
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Hanot
1, record 22, French, maladie%20de%20Hanot
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] association d’une hépatomégalie, d’une splénomégalie et d’un ictère chronique lié à une réaction inflammatoire diffuse du parenchyme. Elle procède par poussées douloureuses et fébriles, avec un prurit. [...] 1, record 22, French, - maladie%20de%20Hanot
Record 22, Key term(s)
- cirrhose de Hanot
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1993-03-15
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- liver damage
1, record 23, English, liver%20damage
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reports of jaundice and other forms of liver damage date from early years in association with extreme exposure to PCB/chloronaphthalene mixtures. 2, record 23, English, - liver%20damage
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- atteinte hépatique
1, record 23, French, atteinte%20h%C3%A9patique
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- dommages au foie 2, record 23, French, dommages%20au%20foie
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces atteintes hépatiques(...) allaient de la perturbation des paramètres hépatiques(...), sans manifestations cliniques, jusqu'à l'hépatomégalie et l'ictère. 3, record 23, French, - atteinte%20h%C3%A9patique
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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