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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weight loss
1, record 1, English, weight%20loss
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- loss of weight 2, record 1, English, loss%20of%20weight
correct
- weight reducing 3, record 1, English, weight%20reducing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weight loss. Unexplained loss of weight is a warning signal for the physician. A weight loss of 10 or 15 pounds in an otherwise apparently healthy adult may be the first sign of illness. Early diabetes mellitus, neoplastic disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, loss of appetite, frequently due to emotional problems, prolonged infection, chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract may cause weight loss. 2, record 1, English, - weight%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weight loss: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 1, English, - weight%20loss
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amaigrissement
1, record 1, French, amaigrissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- perte de poids 2, record 1, French, perte%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
- perte pondérale 2, record 1, French, perte%20pond%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- amincissement 3, record 1, French, amincissement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte pondérale relativement récente, chez un sujet précédemment de poids normal se traduisant par une diminution progressive, puis par une disparition totale des réserves graisseuses précédemment existantes. 2, record 1, French, - amaigrissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diagnostic étiologique des amaigrissements. 1) Amaigrissements par réduction ou insuffisance (volontaire, involontaire ou imposée) des apports alimentaires. 2) Amaigrissements par troubles endocriniens. 3) Cachexies terminales par déficiences fonctionnelles généralisées. 2, record 1, French, - amaigrissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amaigrissement : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 1, French, - amaigrissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- adelgazamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, adelgazamiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Gravity (Physics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weight loss
1, record 2, English, weight%20loss
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Pesanteur (Physique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- perte de poids
1, record 2, French, perte%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perte de poids du matériel par suite de corrosion. 2, record 2, French, - perte%20de%20poids
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
- Gravedad (Física)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida de peso
1, record 2, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20peso
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shrinkage
1, record 3, English, shrinkage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Comptabilité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- freinte
1, record 3, French, freinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- diminution 1, record 3, French, diminution
correct, feminine noun
- diminution de volume 1, record 3, French, diminution%20de%20volume
correct, feminine noun
- perte 1, record 3, French, perte
correct, feminine noun
- perte en poids 1, record 3, French, perte%20en%20poids
correct, feminine noun
- rétrécissement 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cissement
correct, masculine noun
- évaporation 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9vaporation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de volume, de poids, etc. au cours de la fabrication, de la transformation, du transport, de la manutention ou du stockage. 1, record 3, French, - freinte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shrinkage
1, record 4, English, shrinkage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loss of weight or volume in agricultural products 1, record 4, English, - shrinkage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- perte de masse
1, record 4, French, perte%20de%20masse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- perte de poids 1, record 4, French, perte%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
- freinte 1, record 4, French, freinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de produits agricoles : par exemple viande, fruits et légumes frais 1, record 4, French, - perte%20de%20masse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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