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ENGOURDISSEMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carpal tunnel syndrome
1, record 1, English, carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CTS 2, record 1, English, CTS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carpal canal syndrome 3, record 1, English, carpal%20canal%20syndrome
correct, less frequent
- CCS 2, record 1, English, CCS
correct, less frequent
- CCS 2, record 1, English, CCS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, and more precisely, in the carpal tunnel. 3, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain of the hand and wrist, as well as tingling and numbness possibly involving the entire hand, but often limited to parts of the thumb, index, middle finger and ring finger through which the median nerve passes. 3, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G56.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du canal carpien
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCC 2, record 1, French, SCC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome du tunnel carpien 3, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20tunnel%20carpien
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- STC 4, record 1, French, STC
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- STC 4, record 1, French, STC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de symptômes causés par la compression du nerf médian dans le poignet, plus précisément dans le canal carpien. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les symptômes du syndrome du canal carpien comprennent des douleurs à la main et au poignet, de même qu'un fourmillement et un engourdissement pouvant parfois toucher la main entière, mais se limitant souvent aux parties du pouce, de l'index, du majeur et de l'annulaire parcourues par le nerf médian. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G56.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 5, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20canal%20carpien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- post-traumatic stress disorder
1, record 2, English, post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PTSD 2, record 2, English, PTSD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- posttraumatic stress disorder 3, record 2, English, posttraumatic%20stress%20disorder
correct
- PTSD 4, record 2, English, PTSD
correct
- PTSD 4, record 2, English, PTSD
- traumatic neurosis 5, record 2, English, traumatic%20neurosis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anxiety disorder caused by exposure to an intensely traumatic event[, that is] characterized by reexperiencing the traumatic event in recurrent intrusive recollections, nightmares, or flashbacks, by [the] avoidance of trauma-associated stimuli, by [a] generalized numbing of emotional responsiveness, and by hyperalertness and difficulty in sleeping, remembering or concentrating. 6, record 2, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F43.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 7, record 2, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20disorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble de stress post-traumatique
1, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TSPT 2, record 2, French, TSPT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- état de stress post-traumatique 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, masculine noun
- ESPT 4, record 2, French, ESPT
correct, masculine noun
- ÉSPT 5, record 2, French, %C3%89SPT
correct, masculine noun
- ESPT 4, record 2, French, ESPT
- névrose traumatique 6, record 2, French, n%C3%A9vrose%20traumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble anxieux causé par l'exposition à un événement traumatisant et caractérisé par la présence de symptômes envahissants et répétitifs comme des souvenirs, des cauchemars ou des rappels d’images(«flashbacks») ;par l'évitement de stimuli associés à l'événement traumatisant; par un engourdissement généralisé des émotions; ainsi que par des troubles du sommeil importants, une hypervigilance et des troubles de la mémoire et de la concentration. 7, record 2, French, - trouble%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F43.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 7, record 2, French, - trouble%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastorno por estrés postraumático
1, record 2, Spanish, trastorno%20por%20estr%C3%A9s%20postraum%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TEPT 2, record 2, Spanish, TEPT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- paresthesia
1, record 3, English, paresthesia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- paraesthesia 2, record 3, English, paraesthesia
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal touch sensation, such as burning, prickling, or formication, often in the absence of an external stimulus. 1, record 3, English, - paresthesia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[These sensations occur] with disease of the peripheral nerves, roots, or posterior columns of the spinal cord. 3, record 3, English, - paresthesia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
paresthesia; paraesthesia: terms usually used in the plural form in this meaning. 4, record 3, English, - paresthesia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
paresthesia: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 3, English, - paresthesia
Record 3, Key term(s)
- paresthesias
- paraesthesias
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paresthésie
1, record 3, French, paresth%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation anormale, non douloureuse, mais désagréable, ressentie sur la peau. 2, record 3, French, - paresth%C3%A9sie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les paresthésies traduisent une atteinte des fibres nerveuses responsables de la sensibilité discriminatoire [...] et s’observent dans différentes affections neurologiques. Une paresthésie se manifeste par des signes spontanés tels que fourmillements, raideur de la peau(peau cartonnée), engourdissement. 2, record 3, French, - paresth%C3%A9sie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
paresthésie : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel dans ce sens. 3, record 3, French, - paresth%C3%A9sie
Record 3, Key term(s)
- paresthésies
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- parestesia
1, record 3, Spanish, parestesia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensación anormal como de quemada u hormigueo, debido a un trastorno funcional del sistema nervioso. 2, record 3, Spanish, - parestesia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- psychological numbing 1, record 4, English, psychological%20numbing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- engourdissement psychologique
1, record 4, French, engourdissement%20psychologique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- numbness
1, record 5, English, numbness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lack or diminution of sensation in a part. 2, record 5, English, - numbness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- engourdissement
1, record 5, French, engourdissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation anormale éprouvée dans un membre ou segment de membre, avec gêne fonctionnelle à la mobilité active; elle est due le plus souvent à une stase circulatoire, à une compression nerveuse périphérique ou à une atteinte du système nerveux central. 2, record 5, French, - engourdissement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- entumecimiento
1, record 5, Spanish, entumecimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Biological Sciences
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aestivation
1, record 6, English, aestivation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- estivation 2, record 6, English, estivation
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The adaptation of certain animals to the conditions of summer or the taking on of certain modifications, which enables them to survive a hot, dry summer. 3, record 6, English, - aestivation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Sciences biologiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- estivation
1, record 6, French, estivation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- période de repos estival 2, record 6, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20repos%20estival
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engourdissement de certains animaux pendant les périodes chaudes et sèches de l'été. 3, record 6, French, - estivation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estivación
1, record 6, Spanish, estivaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Letargo de algunos animales durante épocas de calor y sequedad. 1, record 6, Spanish, - estivaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dead finger
1, record 7, English, dead%20finger
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- white finger 1, record 7, English, white%20finger
correct
- digitus mortuus 1, record 7, English, digitus%20mortuus
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition characterized by numbness and blanching of the fingers, especially in workers who use vibrating hand tools such as pneumatic hammers and chain saws in cold environments. 1, record 7, English, - dead%20finger
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- doigt mort
1, record 7, French, doigt%20mort
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble vasomoteur déclenché par des stimuli variables(tels le froid et les vibrations), qui se traduit par un engourdissement douloureux avec fourmillements et crampes. Il s’accompagne souvent de pâleur et d’insensibilité de l'extrémité des doigts. 2, record 7, French, - doigt%20mort
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- narcotic
1, record 8, English, narcotic
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sleep-producing or pain relieving [analgesic] agent. 1, record 8, English, - narcotic
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- narcotique
1, record 8, French, narcotique
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance produisant l'assoupissement, la résolution musculaire et l'engourdissement de la sensibilité sans engendrer l'habitude. 2, record 8, French, - narcotique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec stupéfiant. Tous les stupéfiants ne sont pas narcotiques. L’opium est un stupéfiant et un narcotique. 1, record 8, French, - narcotique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- narcótico
1, record 8, Spanish, narc%C3%B3tico
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que produce sueño o estupor. 2, record 8, Spanish, - narc%C3%B3tico
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Mouth
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- oral cancer
1, record 9, English, oral%20cancer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mouth cancer 2, record 9, English, mouth%20cancer
correct
- cancer of the mouth 3, record 9, English, cancer%20of%20the%20mouth
correct
- cancer of the lip and oral cavity 4, record 9, English, cancer%20of%20the%20lip%20and%20oral%20cavity
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tumor which affects the lips, mouth and pharynx. 1, record 9, English, - oral%20cancer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It goes with changes in oral tissues, sensations of burning or numbness, difficulties in swallowing or speaking. 1, record 9, English, - oral%20cancer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Cavité buccale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cancer de la bouche
1, record 9, French, cancer%20de%20la%20bouche
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- cancer buccal 2, record 9, French, cancer%20buccal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumeur pouvant affecter les lèvres, la bouche et le pharynx. 1, record 9, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20bouche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il se caractérise par une modification des tissus de la bouche, des sensations de brûlure ou d’engourdissement, des difficultés pour avaler ou parler. 1, record 9, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20bouche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Boca
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cáncer de boca
1, record 9, Spanish, c%C3%A1ncer%20de%20boca
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Animal Behaviour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hibernate
1, record 10, English, hibernate
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To winter; to spend the winter in some special state suited to resist it; esp. of animals that pass the winter in a state of torpor. 2, record 10, English, - hibernate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Comportement animal
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hiberner
1, record 10, French, hiberner
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’un animal qui passe l'hiver dans un état d’engourdissement complet(vie physiologique extrêmement ralentie). 2, record 10, French, - hiberner
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zootecnia
- Comportamiento animal
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- hibernar 1, record 10, Spanish, hibernar
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-08-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- antipyridoxine
1, record 11, English, antipyridoxine
correct, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peripheral neuritis, evidenced by paresthesias, numbness and tingling, has been observed. Published evidence suggests an antipyridoxine effect and the addition of pyridoxine to the regimen if symptoms develop. 1, record 11, English, - antipyridoxine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- antipyridoxinique
1, record 11, French, antipyridoxinique
correct, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des cas de névrite périphérique, se traduisant par de la paresthésie avec engourdissement et picotements, ont été observés. Les observations publiées indiquent que le médicament a un effet antipyridoxinique et qu'il y a lieu d’associer de la pyridoxine au traitement si une carence vitaminique de ce genre se manifestait. 1, record 11, French, - antipyridoxinique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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