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KOH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whiff test
1, record 1, English, whiff%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sniff test 2, record 1, English, sniff%20test
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test for the fishy odor detectable when potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) is applied to a sample of vaginal discharge in cases of [bacterial] vaginosis. 2, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The diagnosis of BV [bacterial vaginosis] rests on four criteria, one of which is the "whiff test." 3, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Negative, positive whiff test. 4, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test à la potasse
1, record 1, French, test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test au KOH 2, record 1, French, test%20au%20KOH
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- sniff test 3, record 1, French, sniff%20test
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test utilisé pour le diagnostic de la vaginose bactérienne et consistant à ajouter de l'hydroxyde de potassium (KOH) à 10 % à un échantillon de sécrétions vaginales afin de déterminer la présence de bactéries qui libéreraient des amines, caractérisées par une odeur de poisson pourri. 4, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les critères de diagnostic [des vaginoses bactériennes] sont surtout biologiques, ce sont : un pH vaginal [inférieur à] 5; des exsudats vaginaux dégageant une odeur de poisson avarié lorsqu'on y rajoute quelques gouttes de [solution] de potasse à 10 % (test à la potasse) [et] présentant [des] cellules indicatrices à l'examen microscopique. [...] Sous spéculum, on observe l'aspect de la muqueuse vaginale, puis les leucorrhées sont prélevées au niveau du cul de sac postérieur à l'aide d'une pipette Pasteur. [...] Sur les leucorrhées [sont réalisés] un test à la potasse et un examen bactériologique classique. 5, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Test à la potasse positif, négatif. 4, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- KOH
1, record 2, English, KOH
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - KOH
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 2, Main entry term, French
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - KOH
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- potassium hydroxide
1, record 3, English, potassium%20hydroxide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- caustic potash 2, record 3, English, caustic%20potash
correct
- potassium hydrate 3, record 3, English, potassium%20hydrate
correct
- lye 4, record 3, English, lye
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White deliquescent pieces, lumps, sticks, pellets, or flakes ... Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerin; slightly soluble in ether. 4, record 3, English, - potassium%20hydroxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used in the preparation of cocoa and food colorings, as well as in the processing of some fruits and vegetables. 5, record 3, English, - potassium%20hydroxide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyde de potassium
1, record 3, French, hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hydrate de potassium 1, record 3, French, hydrate%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- potasse caustique 1, record 3, French, potasse%20caustique
correct, masculine noun
- potasse 1, record 3, French, potasse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel potassique déliquescent, soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, se présentant sous forme de flocons, de plaquettes, etc. Caustique. On l'utilise dans la préparation des colorants alimentaires et du cacao, dans le traitement de certains fruits et légumes. 2, record 3, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après le Petit Robert (PEROB, 1985, page 1494), «potasse» désigne à la fois l'hydroxyde de potassium et le carbonate de potassium impur. 3, record 3, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- The Genitals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- KOH smear
1, record 4, English, KOH%20smear
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Candida Vaginitis: Most vaginal yeast infections are due to C. albicans. Diagnosis is usually made by visualizing yeasts or pseudohyphae by microscopic examination of vaginal secretions suspended in normal saline or 10 per cent KOH. 2, record 4, English, - KOH%20smear
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"KOH": chemical formula for potassium hydroxide. 3, record 4, English, - KOH%20smear
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Organes génitaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frottis vaginal à KOH
1, record 4, French, frottis%20vaginal%20%C3%A0%20KOH
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Infections gynécologiques (...) : Il est important de (...) diagnostiquer précocement les infections (frottis vaginal bactériologique de routine) (...); traiter systématiquement toute infection vaginale; (...). 2, record 4, French, - frottis%20vaginal%20%C3%A0%20KOH
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"KOH" : formule chimique de l'hydroxyde de potassium. 1, record 4, French, - frottis%20vaginal%20%C3%A0%20KOH
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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