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MOUVEMENT REFLEXE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- startle response
1, record 1, English, startle%20response
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- startle reaction 2, record 1, English, startle%20reaction
correct, noun
- startle reflex 3, record 1, English, startle%20reflex
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An involuntary (reflexive) reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise or sharp movement. 4, record 1, English, - startle%20response
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réaction de sursaut
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réflexe de sursaut 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20sursaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction involontaire(réflexe) à un stimulus soudain et inattendu, comme un bruit ou un mouvement brusque. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción de sobresalto
1, record 1, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Respiratory System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gasping for air
1, record 2, English, gasping%20for%20air
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to gasp: to breathe laboriously with open mouth: pant strongly and audibly. [Ex:] a dying man gasping for breath. 2, record 2, English, - gasping%20for%20air
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gasp
1, record 2, French, gasp
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gasps 2, record 2, French, gasps
see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement respiratoire inefficace d’origine réflexe, phénomène terminal de l'agonie en l'absence de toute manœuvre de réanimation. 1, record 2, French, - gasp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gasp; gasps : termes anglais utilisés par les physiologistes français. 3, record 2, French, - gasp
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rooting reflex
1, record 3, English, rooting%20reflex
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reflex in the newborn in which stimulation of the side of the cheek or the upper or lower lip causes the infant to turn his mouth and face to the stimulus. 1, record 3, English, - rooting%20reflex
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réflexe des points cardinaux
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20des%20points%20cardinaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réflexe archaïque provoqué par une stimulation péribuccale au niveau des commissures, à la partie médiane des lèvres supérieure et inférieure. Il se traduit par un mouvement d’attraction portant sur la langue, les lèvres et la tête qui s’oriente vers le côté stimulé. On observe ainsi des mouvements de flexion-extension et rotation latérale du cou. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20des%20points%20cardinaux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exposure mode
1, record 4, English, exposure%20mode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The N4004 additionally offers high performance features which enhance personal creativity. These include choice of exposure modes - three auto or manual focusing with electronic confirmation. 1, record 4, English, - exposure%20mode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mode exposition
1, record 4, French, mode%20exposition
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mode d’exposition 1, record 4, French, mode%20d%26rsquo%3Bexposition
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En raison des vibrations possibles entraînées par le mouvement du miroir, l'appareil attend 2 secondes avant de passer du mode visée réflexe au mode exposition. 1, record 4, French, - mode%20exposition
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bowels
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- peristaltic
1, record 5, English, peristaltic
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibres of their walls, forcing their contents onwards. 1, record 5, English, - peristaltic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Intestins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- péristaltique
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A9ristaltique
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif au péristaltisme. 2, record 5, French, - p%C3%A9ristaltique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
péristaltisme. Mouvement constitué par une succession de contractions se propageant d’amont en aval, qui permet à certains organes creux (intestin, côlon, uretère, par exemple) d’assurer la propulsion de leur contenu. 1, record 5, French, - p%C3%A9ristaltique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mouvement péristaltique est un mouvement réflexe de constriction qui se produit dans un organe tubulaire(comme les intestins), afin de provoquer le déplacement des objets qui s’y trouvent(dans le cas du système digestif : les aliments). 3, record 5, French, - p%C3%A9ristaltique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- principle of inertia
1, record 6, English, principle%20of%20inertia
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- principe d’inertie
1, record 6, French, principe%20d%26rsquo%3Binertie
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 principe d’inertie traduit la tendance qu'ont les neurones à se débarrasser totalement de leur quantité d’énergie. Le mouvement réflexe illustre bien cette tendance [...] 1, record 6, French, - principe%20d%26rsquo%3Binertie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reflex movement
1, record 7, English, reflex%20movement
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mouvement réflexe
1, record 7, French, mouvement%20r%C3%A9flexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Personality Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- grasp reflex
1, record 8, English, grasp%20reflex
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- grasping reflex 2, record 8, English, grasping%20reflex
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflex grasping on stimulation of the palm of the hand, e.g. a finger which is touching the palm may be grasped firmly; seen in disease or injury of the prefrontal lobe. An analogous response may occur on stroking the sole of the foot. It is not only a pathological sign but is present at birth in all babies, whether mature or immature; it should disappear about six weeks after birth. 1, record 8, English, - grasp%20reflex
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réflexe de préhension
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- grasping 2, record 8, French, grasping
correct, masculine noun
- réflexe d’agrippement 3, record 8, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20d%26rsquo%3Bagrippement
correct, masculine noun
- agrippement 4, record 8, French, agrippement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réflexe se produisant lorsqu'un objet entre en contact avec la surface palmaire de la main et se traduisant par une flexion des doigts et du pouce qui viennent enserrer l'objet. Un mouvement identique est obtenu au niveau du pied. Le réflexe de préhension peut être un réflexe élémentaire néonatal physiologique ou correspondre à une lésion de la partie supérieure du lobe frontal controlatéral.(D'après PEQUP, 1966, volume 8, page 30). 5, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «réflexe de préhension» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 6, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
- Desarrollo de la personalidad
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo de prensión
1, record 8, Spanish, reflejo%20de%20prensi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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