TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

MAIN SELLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-10-31

English

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

[In Sydenham's chorea,] when the arms are projected straight forward, one sees flexion of the wrist, hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joints, straightening of the fingers, and abduction of the thumb ("spooning" or "dishing" of the hands ...).

French

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

Dans la position du serment, le poignet a tendance à fléchir, les articulations métacarpo-phalangiennes se mettant en hyperextension, c'est la « main en selle » [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: