Differential glossary of health terms
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jabotNounRegional wordjabotFrench word (s)poitrineEnglish (s)chestExpressionMadame votre jabot est impressionantRegion (s)Nova Scotia South-west
Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeck
ThoraxAbdomen 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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jambesNounRegional wordjambesFrench word (s)faiblesse dans les jambesEnglish (s)weak legsExpressionElle a pas d’jambesRegion (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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Jargots-Regional wordJargotsFrench word (s)chevillesEnglish (s)anklesExpressionJ'ai les jargots enflésRegion (s)New Brunswick North-westThemesParts 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
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jarretNounRegional wordjarretFrench word (s)jambe cuisse hanche molletEnglish (s)leg thigh hip calfExpressionJ'ai mal aux jarretsRegion (s)New Brunswick North
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-east
QuebecThemesParts 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
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jaundiceNounRegional wordjaundiceFrench word (s)jaunisseEnglish (s)jaundiceExpressionMon bébé avait la jaundice quand qu'y est néRegion (s)New Brunswick South-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
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JoeNounRegional wordJoeFrench word (s)seinsEnglish (s)breastsExpressionDes JoesRegion (s)New Brunswick North
New Brunswick North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeck
ThoraxAbdomen 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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jonglerVerbRegional wordjonglerFrench word (s)réfléchir ruminer (anxiété) s'absorber dans ses penséesEnglish (s)to think to ponder to brood (anxiety)ExpressionLe médecin m'a dit d'arrêter de jonglerRegion (s)-ThemesRelated 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
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jongleuxAdjectiveRegional wordjongleuxFrench word (s)anxieux inquietEnglish (s)worried anxiousExpressionTu es trop jongleux ces temps-ciRegion (s)New Brunswick South-east
New Brunswick North-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 -
jotteNounRegional wordjotteFrench word (s)joueEnglish (s)cheekExpressionQuelles belles jottes rouges!Region (s)Ontario
QuebecThemesParts 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
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labourAdverbRegional wordlabourFrench word (s)être en train d'accoucherEnglish (s)to be in labourExpressionElle est en labour pour son quatrième enfantRegion (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 -
lambouricNounRegional wordlambouricFrench word (s)nombrilEnglish (s)navelExpressionJe me suis fait percé le lambouricRegion (s)Quebec
Prince Edward Island
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
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lancerVerbRegional wordlancerFrench word (s)avoir une douleur lancinanteEnglish (s)to have shooting painExpressionÇa lance jusqu’icitte ça donne des coupsRegion (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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langue en feuNounRegional wordlangue en feuFrench word (s)chauffeEnglish (s)burning tongueExpressionJ’ai la langue en feuRegion (s)Nova Scotia South-westThemesSymptoms 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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leverVerbRegional wordleverFrench word (s)avoir la nauséeEnglish (s)to be nauseousExpressionLe tcheur me lèveRegion (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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light (avoir la)NounRegional wordlight (avoir la)French word (s)coloscopieEnglish (s)colonoscopyExpressionJ'ai eu la light dans les boyauxRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesTechnical processesSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbs
ExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Technical processes
ExamÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
light (passer la)NounRegional wordlight (passer la)French word (s)radioscopieEnglish (s)fluoroscopyExpressionLe docteur m’a passé la lightRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesTechnical processesSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbs
ExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Technical processes
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limbesNounRegional wordlimbesFrench word (s)s'évanouirEnglish (s)to faintExpressionJ'ai tombé dans les limbesRegion (s)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
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linimentNounRegional wordlinimentFrench word (s)linimentEnglish (s)linimentExpressionJe m'ai rubbé/rabbé avec du linimentRegion (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 -
lombouricNounRegional wordlombouricFrench word (s)nombrilEnglish (s)navelExpressionJe me suis fait percé le lombouricRegion (s)Quebec
Prince Edward Island
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
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lombrilNounRegional wordlombrilFrench word (s)nombrilEnglish (s)navelExpressionJe me suis fait percé le lombrilRegion (s)Quebec
Prince Edward Island
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
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long goneAdjectiveRegional wordlong goneFrench word (s)droguéEnglish (s)high druggedExpressionAprès le party j’étais long goneRegion (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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longiPrepositionRegional wordlongiFrench word (s)déficient (avec une déficience intellectuelle)English (s)mentally deficientExpressionIl est bien vaillant mais un peu longiRegion (s)Quebec
Prince Edward Island
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 -
looseNounRegional wordlooseFrench word (s)diarrhéeEnglish (s)diarrheaExpression-Region (s)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 health
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loseAdjectiveRegional wordloseFrench word (s)perdreEnglish (s)to loseExpressionAprès une couple de bières j’étais pas mal loseRegion (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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lungNounRegional wordlungFrench word (s)poumonEnglish (s)lungExpressionAprès avoir fumé plusieurs années mes lungs sont finisRegion (s)New Brunswick South-eastThemesParts of the bodySymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinaryCutaneousHeadNeck
ThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Parts of the body
ThoraxÉcoutez le motHear the wordÉcoutez l’expressionHear the expression -
ma tante rose-Regional wordma tante roseFrench word (s)menstruationsEnglish (s)menstruations periodExpressionMatante Rose est en visite!Region (s)New Brunswick South-east
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) -
Ma tante Sophie-Regional wordMa tante SophieFrench word (s)menstruationsEnglish (s)menstrual period menstruationsExpressionMa tante Sophie est làRegion (s)QuebecThemesSymptoms 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
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machureNounRegional wordmachureFrench word (s)meurtrissure contusionEnglish (s)bruiseExpressionL'accident m'a laissé avec plusieurs machures sur le corpsRegion (s)Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick South-eastThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinary
CutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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maffluAdjectiveRegional wordmaffluFrench word (s)enfléEnglish (s)puffy swollenExpressionIl est encore un peu mafflu à cause des médicamentsRegion (s)QuebecThemesPhysiological systemsSymptoms and general healthRelated termsCardiovascularDigestiveEndocrineImmune/lymphaticNervousReproductiveRespiratoryUrinary
CutaneousHeadNeckThoraxAbdomen and pelvisSpineLimbsExamMedicationSurgeryTreatmentTYPE_SYS_MALADIETYPE_SYS_INCIDENTTYPE_SYS_SECRETIONTYPE_SYS_PHYNOM_PHYSIOLTYPE_SYS_CONDITIONTYPE_SYS_NOM_PARTIE_CORPSTheme (s)Physiological systems
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maigrelinAdjectiveRegional wordmaigrelinFrench word (s)maigreEnglish (s)skinnyExpressionIl faudra manger un peu plus : tu es trop maigrelinRegion (s)Nova Scotia North-east
New Brunswick North-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