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Contraindications MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Contraindications
Tree Number(s)
E02.208
Unique ID
D000075202
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000075202
Annotation
general or unspecified; CONTRAINDICATIONS, DRUG and CONTRAINDICATIONS, PROCEDURE are also available; note entry term CONTRAINDICATIONS, PHYSICAL AGENT: coordinate with specific physical agent /‌adv eff or /‌ther use
Scope Note
A condition or factor associated with a recipient that makes the use of a drug, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable. Contraindications may be absolute (life threatening) or relative (higher risk of complications in which benefits may outweigh risks).
Entry Term(s)
Contraindications, Physical Agent
Medical Contraindications
NLM Classification #
WB 300
Public MeSH Note
2018
History Note
2018(1991)
Date Established
2018/01/01
Date of Entry
2017/07/11
Revision Date
2017/07/05

No Qualifiers
Contraindications Preferred
Contraindications, Physical Agent Narrower
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