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FRILOSITE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

The major reduction in energy expenditure and oxygen consumption in hypothyroidism is accompanied by reduced utilization of a variety of substrates. These changes result in lessened heat production, and this is probably the major cause of the cold intolerance so characteristic of hypothyroidism.

OBS

cold intolerance: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Sensation subjective d'avoir toujours froid s'observant principalement dans les affections endocriniennes aiguës ou chroniques, notamment le dysfonctionnement thyroïdien.

OBS

frilosité : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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