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OTOSCOPE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Ear
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic otoscopy
1, record 1, English, pneumatic%20otoscopy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pneumo-otoscopy 2, record 1, English, pneumo%2Dotoscopy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pneumatic otoscopy is an examination that allows [the] determination of the mobility of a patient's tympanic membrane (TM) in response to pressure changes. 1, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20otoscopy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Oreille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- otoscopie pneumatique
1, record 1, French, otoscopie%20pneumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pneumo-otoscopie 2, record 1, French, pneumo%2Dotoscopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présence de liquide derrière le tympan peut être affirmée [...] par l'immobilité du tympan lorsqu'on souffle ou que l'on aspire de l'air dans le conduit auditif externe avec un otoscope pneumatique(otoscopie pneumatique) ou avec un impédancemètre(impédancemétrie). 1, record 1, French, - otoscopie%20pneumatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- The Ear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- video otoscope
1, record 2, English, video%20otoscope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An otoscope is a handheld instrument with a light to allow one to visualize the ear canal and tympanic membrane, a procedure called otoscopy. Today's otoscopes are designed to illuminate and magnify the view down the ear canal. In addition, there are video otoscopes that allow for visualization, projection on a screen and capture of the images for record-keeping or showing to the patient. 2, record 2, English, - video%20otoscope
Record 2, Key term(s)
- video-otoscope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Oreille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- otoscope vidéo
1, record 2, French, otoscope%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Human Diseases
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- skin examination
1, record 3, English, skin%20examination
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cutaneous examination 2, record 3, English, cutaneous%20examination
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Close examination of the skin should be done, taking note of presence, morphology, extent, and distribution of lesions. Cutaneous examination also should make note of signs of secondary infection (eg, erythema, swelling, warmth, yellow or honey-colored crusting). 2, record 3, English, - skin%20examination
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Your veterinarian will give your pet a thorough physical examination, including internal organ systems and a comprehensive skin examination. This is the first step in identifying the underlying cause. The skin examination documents the type and distribution of the abnormalities; the presence of hair loss; and the degree of odor, scale, oiliness, and texture of the skin and hair coat. 3, record 3, English, - skin%20examination
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies humaines
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- examen cutané
1, record 3, French, examen%20cutan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un examen minutieux de la peau doit être effectué, pour noter la présence, la morphologie, l’extension et la distribution des lésions. L’examen cutané doit également noter les symptômes d’infections secondaires (p. ex., érythème, tuméfaction, chaleur, croûtes jaunes ou couleur miel). 2, record 3, French, - examen%20cutan%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un examen dentaire à l'otoscope direct permet de déceler des malocclusions dentaires, un examen cutané de repérer des lésions dermatologiques ou la nécessité d’antiparasitaires externes. 3, record 3, French, - examen%20cutan%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- otoscope
1, record 4, English, otoscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
otoscope: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 4, English, - otoscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- otoscope
1, record 4, French, otoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
otoscope : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 4, French, - otoscope
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Ear, Nose and Larynx (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- otoscope
1, record 5, English, otoscope
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- auriscope 2, record 5, English, auriscope
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a device used to inspect the external ear canal and tympanic membrane under magnification. 1, record 5, English, - otoscope
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auriscope: a form of otoscope. 2, record 5, English, - otoscope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Oreille, nez et larynx (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- otoscope
1, record 5, French, otoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- auriscope 1, record 5, French, auriscope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument constitué d’un tube en forme d’entonnoir et d’un dispositif d’éclairage incorporé, servant à l’examen du conduit auditif externe et du tympan. 1, record 5, French, - otoscope
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auriscope : terme inusité en France. 1, record 5, French, - otoscope
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Oreja, nariz y laringe (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- otoscopio
1, record 5, Spanish, otoscopio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento óptico dotado de iluminación que se inserta en el oído para examinarlo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - otoscopio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-04-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- The Ear
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Siegle's otoscope
1, record 6, English, Siegle%27s%20otoscope
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Siegle's pneumatic ear speculum 1, record 6, English, Siegle%27s%20pneumatic%20ear%20speculum
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An otoscope for observing the effect on the tympanic membrane of air-pressure changes induced in the external ear. 1, record 6, English, - Siegle%27s%20otoscope
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Oreille
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- otoscope de Siegle
1, record 6, French, otoscope%20de%20Siegle
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- spéculum de Siegle 1, record 6, French, sp%C3%A9culum%20de%20Siegle
masculine noun
- spéculum pneumatique de Siegle 1, record 6, French, sp%C3%A9culum%20pneumatique%20de%20Siegle
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spéculum conique utilisé pour étudier la mobilité tympanique et pour réaliser l’épreuve de Gellé. 1, record 6, French, - otoscope%20de%20Siegle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des spéculums. 2, record 6, French, - otoscope%20de%20Siegle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spéculum (sing.); spéculums (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 6, French, - otoscope%20de%20Siegle
Record 6, Key term(s)
- speculum de Siegle
- speculum pneumatique de Siegle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- otoscope instrument head 1, record 7, English, otoscope%20instrument%20head
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tête d’otoscope
1, record 7, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%26rsquo%3Botoscope
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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