Differential glossary of health terms
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colour-blindNounRegional wordcolour-blindFrench word (s)daltonienEnglish (s)colour-blindExpressionJe pense que j’suis colour blindRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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compensationNounRegional wordcompensationFrench word (s)arrêt de travailEnglish (s)workers' compensationExpressionJe suis sur la compensation à cause que j’me suis fait mal au dosRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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conceptionNounRegional wordconceptionFrench word (s)tuberculoseEnglish (s)tuberculosis (TB)ExpressionY a la conception; y’va pas benRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductive
RespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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concussionsNounRegional wordconcussionsFrench word (s)commotions cérébralesEnglish (s)concussionsExpressionY a eu une concussionRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneous
HeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
HeadÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
consomptionNounRegional wordconsomptionFrench word (s)tuberculoseEnglish (s)tuberculosis TBExpressionElle est morte de consomptionRegion (s)Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductive
RespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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constipatedAdjectiveRegional wordconstipatedFrench word (s)constipéEnglish (s)constipatedExpressionChu right constipatedRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general healthÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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consumptionNounRegional wordconsumptionFrench word (s)tuberculoseEnglish (s)tuberculosis (TB)ExpressionDans ma jeunesse on corvait de la consumptionRegion (s)New Brunswick South-east
Nova Scotia North-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductive
RespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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cordeNounRegional wordcordeFrench word (s)phlébiteEnglish (s)phlebitisExpressionJ’ai une corde dans la jambeRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general healthÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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corps barréNounRegional wordcorps barréFrench word (s)constipéEnglish (s)constipatedExpressionJ'ai le corps barréRegion (s)Quebec
New Brunswick North
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general health -
corps changéNounRegional wordcorps changéFrench word (s)diarrhéeEnglish (s)diarrheaExpressionJ’ai l’corps changéRegion (s)Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick South-east
New Brunswick North-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general healthÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
corverVerbRegional wordcorverFrench word (s)décéderEnglish (s)to dieExpressionY a corvé la semaine passéeRegion (s)New Brunswick South-east
New Brunswick North-east
Nova Scotia North-east
Prince Edward IslandThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
couNounRegional wordcouFrench word (s)gorgeEnglish (s)throatExpressionJ’ai mal au couRegion (s)Quebec
New Brunswick NorthThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHead
NeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
NeckÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
couilleNounRegional wordcouilleFrench word (s)testiculeEnglish (s)testicleExpressionIl a eu mal aux couilles pour deux joursRegion (s)Quebec
New Brunswick North-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThorax
Abdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
Abdomen and pelvisÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
couperVerbRegional wordcouperFrench word (s)ligature des trompes vasectomieEnglish (s)female sterilization vasectomyExpressionSe faire couperRegion (s)New Brunswick North-eastThemesTechnical processesSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedication
SurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Technical processes
SurgeryÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
courbéAdjectiveRegional wordcourbéFrench word (s)mal de dosEnglish (s)back painExpressionChuis courbée depuis deux joursRegion (s)Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvis
SpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
SpineÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
courte-haleineNounRegional wordcourte-haleineFrench word (s)asthme (bronchique)English (s)asthmaExpressionIl souffre de la courte-haleineRegion (s)Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductive
RespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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CPRNounRegional wordCPRFrench word (s)réanimation cardio-respiratoire (RCP)English (s)cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)ExpressionY’a pris son cours de CPRRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesTechnical processesSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgery
TreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Technical processes
TreatmentÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
crabsNounRegional wordcrabsFrench word (s)poux du pubisEnglish (s)pubic lice crabsExpressionSon partenaire sexuel a déjà eu des crabsRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervous
ReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
ReproductiveÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
crampéAdjectiveRegional wordcrampéFrench word (s)constipéEnglish (s)constipatedExpressionChuis crampéeRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general healthÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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crampesNounRegional wordcrampesFrench word (s)avoir des crampesEnglish (s)to have crampsExpressionLes crampes aux jambes me réveillentRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpine
LimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
LimbsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
crapNounRegional wordcrapFrench word (s)se sentir malEnglish (s)to feel badExpressionJ’feele comme d’la crapRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesSymptoms and general healthSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Symptoms and general healthÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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creuxNounRegional wordcreuxFrench word (s)avoir faimEnglish (s)to be hungryExpressionJ’ai un creux dans l’estomac quand j’me réveilleRegion (s)Quebec
New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
creverVerbRegional wordcreverFrench word (s)creverEnglish (s)to pokeExpressionCrever un œilRegion (s)Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related terms -
crib deathNounRegional wordcrib deathFrench word (s)syndrome de mort subite du nourrissonEnglish (s)crib deathExpressionL’enfant est mort d’une crib deathRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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croakerVerbRegional wordcroakerFrench word (s)mourirEnglish (s)to dieExpressionY a croaké au foyerRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesRelated termsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Related termsÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression
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cropignonNounRegional wordcropignonFrench word (s)fessesEnglish (s)buttocksExpressionLe cropignonRegion (s)New Brunswick South-east
Nova Scotia North-east
QuebecThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThorax
Abdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
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cropionNounRegional wordcropionFrench word (s)fessesEnglish (s)buttocksExpressionIl est tombé sur le cropion en patinantRegion (s)Quebec
Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThorax
Abdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
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crottesNounRegional wordcrottesFrench word (s)menstruationsEnglish (s)menstruations periodExpressionElles étaient dans leurs crottesRegion (s)New Brunswick North-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascular
DigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
DigestiveÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
crottes-Regional wordcrottesFrench word (s)fècesEnglish (s)feces poo excrementExpression-Region (s)New Brunswick North-eastSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)
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croupeNounRegional wordcroupeFrench word (s)pneumonieEnglish (s)pneumoniaExpressionY a fait d’la croupe pis y s’a fait enlever les amygdalesRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductive
RespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
RespiratoryÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression