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LYMPHOEDEME [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Lymphatic System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Lymphedema Framework
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Lymphedema%20Framework
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLF 1, record 1, English, CLF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Lymphedema Framework (CLF) is an academic and patient stakeholder collaboration, which is part of an international initiative to promote research, best practices and lymphedema clinical development worldwide. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Lymphedema%20Framework
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système lymphatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Partenariat canadien du lymphœdème
1, record 1, French, Partenariat%20canadien%20du%20lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PCL 1, record 1, French, PCL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Partenariat canadien du lymphœdème (PCL) est une collaboration entre les académiques et les patients qui fait partie d'une initiative internationale visant à favoriser la recherche, les meilleures lignes directrices de pratique et le développement clinique du lymphœdème dans le monde entier. 2, record 1, French, - Partenariat%20canadien%20du%20lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Lymphedema Association of Québec 1, record 2, English, Lymphedema%20Association%20of%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association Québécoise du Lymphœdème
1, record 2, French, Association%20Qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20du%20Lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AQL 2, record 2, French, AQL
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Lymphatic System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lymphedema
1, record 3, English, lymphedema
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lymphoedema 2, record 3, English, lymphoedema
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chronic unilateral or bilateral edema of the extremities due to accumulation of interstitial fluid as a result of stasis of lymph, which is secondary to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. 3, record 3, English, - lymphedema
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "lymphedema" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 3, English, - lymphedema
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système lymphatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lymphœdème
1, record 3, French, lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lymphœdème est l'accumulation de liquide lymphatique dans les espaces interstitiels, surtout dans la graisse sous-cutanée, suite à une rupture du système lymphatique. C'est une collection anormale de protéines tissulaires en excès, avec de l'œdème, de l'inflammation chronique et de la fibrose. 2, record 3, French, - lymph%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema linfático
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- linfedema
1, record 3, Spanish, linfedema
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento anormal de líquido rico en proteínas en el espacio intersticial debido a una alteración de la capacidad de transporte del sistema linfático, que se manifiesta por un incremento del tamaño o hinchazón de una extremidad o región del cuerpo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Linfedema [...] acumulación de líquido en brazos o piernas derivado de la obstrucción de los vasos o ganglios linfáticos o su extirpación. El linfedema se suele asociar al cáncer de mama, aunque puede derivarse del tratamiento de otro tipo de cáncer. 3, record 3, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] el linfedema es un edema con un alto contenido proteico y de bajo flujo, causado por una disminución de la capacidad de transporte del sistema linfático y una reducción de la actividad proteolítica tisular. 2, record 3, Spanish, - linfedema
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Linfedema primario, linfedema secundario. 2, record 3, Spanish, - linfedema
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-12-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lymphedema related product 1, record 4, English, lymphedema%20related%20product
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- produit pour traitement du lymphoedème
1, record 4, French, produit%20pour%20traitement%20du%20lymphoed%C3%A8me
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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