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PALPATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- palpation
1, record 1, English, palpation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The method of physical examination in which the hands are applied to the surface of the body, so that by the sense of touch information is obtained about the condition of the skin, the underlying tissues, and organs. 2, record 1, English, - palpation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palpation
1, record 1, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre d'exploration clinique qui consiste à appuyer les doigts ou la main sur une région du corps dans le but d'apprécier au toucher les dimensions, la consistance, la mobilité, la sensibilité de certains organes, ou de rechercher la présence d'anomalies ou de formations pathologiques (tumeurs, épanchements, fractures, déplacement d'organes, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - palpation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- palpación
1, record 1, Spanish, palpaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exploración física que consiste en la aplicación de las manos sobre la superficie corporal o las cavidades corporales accesibles, con el propósito de valorar la consistencia, la elasticidad, la movilidad y la sensibilidad al dolor de los distintos órganos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - palpaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por ejemplo, forma parte de la autoexploración de las mamas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - palpaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- physical search
1, record 2, English, physical%20search
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pat-down 1, record 2, English, pat%2Ddown
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A physical search (pat-down) may involve the following: a visual search by the screening officer to look for any unusual objects on the person; a physical search using touch to feel for possible concealed items hidden under a person’s clothes. 1, record 2, English, - physical%20search
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fouille manuelle
1, record 2, French, fouille%20manuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- palpation 1, record 2, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fouille manuelle (palpation) peut comporter les éléments suivants : une fouille visuelle par l'agent de contrôle pour trouver tout objet inhabituel sur la personne; une fouille à l'aide des mains pour tâter le passager à la recherche d'objets dissimulés sous ses vêtements. 1, record 2, French, - fouille%20manuelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frisk
1, record 3, English, frisk
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- frisk search 2, record 3, English, frisk%20search
correct
- pat-down 3, record 3, English, pat%2Ddown
correct
- pat-down search 3, record 3, English, pat%2Ddown%20search
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cursory search of the suspicious person for weapons large enough to be detected through clothing. 3, record 3, English, - frisk
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Also includes the] search of personal possessions the person may be carrying. 2, record 3, English, - frisk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fouille sommaire
1, record 3, French, fouille%20sommaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fouille par palpation 2, record 3, French, fouille%20par%20palpation
correct, feminine noun
- palpation 3, record 3, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
- fouille-palpation 3, record 3, French, fouille%2Dpalpation
correct, feminine noun
- fouille 4, record 3, French, fouille
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] méthode de fouille qui consiste à palper, par dessus les vêtements, la surface totale du corps du suspect. 3, record 3, French, - fouille%20sommaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Inclut la fouille] des objets personnels qui se trouvent sur la personne faisant l'objet de la fouille. 2, record 3, French, - fouille%20sommaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- palpation
1, record 4, English, palpation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- palping 2, record 4, English, palping
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The procedure of examining a tissue or organ by the sense of touch. 3, record 4, English, - palpation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- palpation
1, record 4, French, palpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'examen, par action manuelle digitale ou à l'aide du poing fermé, d'un organe pour en percevoir les variations de volume, de position, de consistance, etc. 2, record 4, French, - palpation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- palpación
1, record 4, Spanish, palpaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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