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MOUVEMENT INVOLONTAIRE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sheer
1, record 1, English, sheer
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yaw 2, record 1, English, yaw
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abrupt divergence or deviation of a vessel from the line of its course. 3, record 1, English, - sheer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sheer; yaw: terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 1, English, - sheer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embardée
1, record 1, French, embard%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement brusque de rotation, changement de direction(d’un bateau) sous l'effet du vent, du courant ou d’un coup de barre involontaire. 2, record 1, French, - embard%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embardée : terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 1, French, - embard%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- startle response
1, record 2, English, startle%20response
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- startle reaction 2, record 2, English, startle%20reaction
correct, noun
- startle reflex 3, record 2, English, startle%20reflex
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An involuntary (reflexive) reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise or sharp movement. 4, record 2, English, - startle%20response
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réaction de sursaut
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réflexe de sursaut 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20sursaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction involontaire(réflexe) à un stimulus soudain et inattendu, comme un bruit ou un mouvement brusque. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les effets [physiologiques temporaires du bruit] sont, par exemple : le réflexe de sursaut causé par un bruit intense et par lequel les muscles réagissent brusquement, généralement dans un but de protection [...] 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción de sobresalto
1, record 2, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reacción de sobresalto es uno de los movimientos más rápidos que puede generar el ser humano a partir de un estímulo sensorial. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- motor impairment
1, record 3, English, motor%20impairment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- motor deficit 2, record 3, English, motor%20deficit
correct
- motor deficiency 3, record 3, English, motor%20deficiency
correct
- motor dysfunction 4, record 3, English, motor%20dysfunction
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motor impairment is the partial or total loss of function of a body part, usually a limb or limbs. This may result in muscle weakness, poor stamina, lack of muscle control, or total paralysis. Motor impairment is often evident in neurological conditions such a cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis. 1, record 3, English, - motor%20impairment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déficience motrice
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9ficience%20motrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- déficit moteur 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une déficience motrice est une atteinte (perte de substance ou altération d’une structure ou fonction, physiologique ou anatomique) de la motricité, c’est-à-dire de la capacité du corps ou d’une partie du corps à se mouvoir ou à se maintenir dans une position donnée de façon ordinaire, quels que soient le but et la fonction du mouvement produit ou du positionnement obtenu [...] 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ficience%20motrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On peut dès l'inspection déceler un déficit moteur(p. ex., par la manœuvre de Barré), un tremblement ou tout autre mouvement involontaire. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ficience%20motrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- discapacidad motora
1, record 3, Spanish, discapacidad%20motora
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- discapacidad motriz 1, record 3, Spanish, discapacidad%20motriz
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las discapacidades motoras se definen como condiciones que limitan primordialmente las habilidades físicas de una persona. La discapacidad motriz afecta a una población muy heterogénea. Incluye diagnósticos muy diversos que obedecen a múltiples causas y pueden ir o no acompañados de trastornos asociados de carácter sensorial, cognitivo, lingüísticos o conductuales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - discapacidad%20motora
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tic
1, record 4, English, tic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- habit spasm 2, record 4, English, habit%20spasm
correct, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, [involuntary] motor mouvement or vocalization. 3, record 4, English, - tic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tic
1, record 4, French, tic
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mouvement ou [...] vocalisation involontaire qui se produit généralement de manière soudaine, rapide, récurrente et stéréotypée [...] 1, record 4, French, - tic
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tic
1, record 4, Spanish, tic
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fixation nystagmus
1, record 5, English, fixation%20nystagmus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nystagmus associated with attempts to fixate. 1, record 5, English, - fixation%20nystagmus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nystagmus de fixation
1, record 5, French, nystagmus%20de%20fixation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement régulier, répétitif et involontaire de l'œil causé par un défaut du mécanisme de fixation visuelle. 2, record 5, French, - nystagmus%20de%20fixation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- unintended movement
1, record 6, English, unintended%20movement
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] derail was locked in the derailing position to protect the main track from unintended movements out of the siding. 1, record 6, English, - unintended%20movement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mouvement involontaire
1, record 6, French, mouvement%20involontaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dérailleur était verrouillé en position de déraillement pour protéger la voie principale de tout mouvement involontaire du matériel sur la voie d’évitement. 1, record 6, French, - mouvement%20involontaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mechanical emergency device 1, record 7, English, mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical emergency device — This device activates the braking system of a stopped train in the case of an undesired movement. It consists of a clamp that attaches to the rail and to the lead locomotive air brake hose. If the train begins to move, the hose detaches from the locomotive, the brake pipe air is vented, and the emergency brakes are activated. 1, record 7, English, - mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispositif mécanique de secours
1, record 7, French, dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif mécanique de secours – Ce dispositif déclenche le circuit de freinage d’un train à l'arrêt en cas de mouvement involontaire. Il se compose d’une bride qui se fixe au rail et à la conduite couplable de frein à air de la locomotive de tête. Si le train commence à se déplacer, la conduite se détache de la locomotive, l'air dans la conduite générale est évacué et un freinage d’urgence se déclenche. 1, record 7, French, - dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Hoover's sign
1, record 8, English, Hoover%27s%20sign
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the normal state or in genuine paralysis, if the patient, lying on a flat surface, is directed to press the leg against the surface, there will be a lifting movement in the other leg; this phenomenon is absent in hysteria and malingering. 1, record 8, English, - Hoover%27s%20sign
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- signe de Hoover
1, record 8, French, signe%20de%20Hoover
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence du mouvement involontaire d’élévation de la jambe opposée quand l'on demande au malade couché sur le dos d’appuyer sa jambe sur le lit. 1, record 8, French, - signe%20de%20Hoover
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Airborne Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- drift
1, record 9, English, drift
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal [movement] measured on the ground from the point immediately below the parachute when it opens to the point where the load first comes [into] contact with the ground. 1, record 9, English, - drift
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "drift" is also used in reference to freefall. 2, record 9, English, - drift
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Forces aéroportées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dérive
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9rive
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement horizontal mesuré au sol à partir du point d’ouverture du parachute jusqu’au point de premier contact de la charge avec le sol. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9rive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «dérive» s’emploie également pour décrire le mouvement horizontal volontaire ou involontaire en chute libre. 2, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9rive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-09-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- synkinesis
1, record 10, English, synkinesis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- syncinesis 1, record 10, English, syncinesis
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Involuntary movement accompanying a voluntary one; as the movement of a closed eye following that of the uncovered one, or the movement occurring in a paralyzed muscle accompanying motion in another part. 1, record 10, English, - synkinesis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- syncinésie
1, record 10, French, syncin%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement involontaire survenant dans un groupe musculaire non adéquat lors de la réalisation souvent infructueuse d’un mouvement volontaire par un membre plus ou moins paralysé. Les syncinésies peuvent survenir sur l'hémicorps homolatéral ou controlatéral au mouvement volontaire à réaliser. 1, record 10, French, - syncin%C3%A9sie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- sincinesis
1, record 10, Spanish, sincinesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-08-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tracking skills 1, record 11, English, tracking%20skills
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it is also an incredible training system for those with good vision who are engaged in activities which require superior peripheral awareness, tracking skills and eye-hand coordination. 1, record 11, English, - tracking%20skills
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- automatismes de la poursuite
1, record 11, French, automatismes%20de%20la%20poursuite
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La poursuite est un mouvement involontaire, automatique, qui requiert habituellement un stimulus visuel.(...) on a pu induire une certaine poursuite en vision périphérique. 2, record 11, French, - automatismes%20de%20la%20poursuite
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-03-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- periodic limb movement disorder 1, record 12, English, periodic%20limb%20movement%20disorder
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Periodic limb movement disorder (nocturnal myoclonus) may cause insomnia, especially in the elderly. 1, record 12, English, - periodic%20limb%20movement%20disorder
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mouvement involontaire des membres
1, record 12, French, mouvement%20involontaire%20des%20membres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
myoclonie : secousses musculaires, brèves [...] entraînant un déplacement involontaire et instantané dans le ou les territoires intéressés 1, record 12, French, - mouvement%20involontaire%20des%20membres
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-06-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hyperkinesia
1, record 13, English, hyperkinesia
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- hyperkinesis 2, record 13, English, hyperkinesis
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Certain recurring or continuous involuntary movements seen in disease of the central nervous system, such as chorea and athetosis. 1, record 13, English, - hyperkinesia
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- hypercinésie
1, record 13, French, hypercin%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- hyperkinésie 2, record 13, French, hyperkin%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement involontaire de nature non épileptique. Les mouvements choréiques, athétosiques, balliques, les dyskinésies, les tremblements, les dystonies en sont les variétés. Actuellement, ce terme n’ est guère utilisé que pour désigner certains mouvements involontaires qui ne peuvent être étiquetés précisément car ils empruntent des éléments sémiologiques à plusieurs des variétés : on parle ainsi des hypercinésies déclenchées par les neuroleptiques, qui frappent la musculature bucco-faciale, celle du tronc, des membres, ou la marche. 1, record 13, French, - hypercin%C3%A9sie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipercinesia
1, record 13, Spanish, hipercinesia
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- hipercinesis 1, record 13, Spanish, hipercinesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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