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Cosmetic Techniques MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cosmetic Techniques
Tree Number(s)
E02.218
Unique ID
D003357
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003357
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; usually surgical improvement of external parts of the body; coordinate with organ /‌surg or surgical procedure
Scope Note
Procedures for the improvement or enhancement of the appearance of the visible parts of the body.
Entry Term(s)
Cosmetic Technics
Previous Indexing
Surgery, Plastic (1969-1997)
See Also
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Public MeSH Note
98
History Note
98; use explode 1974-97
Date Established
1998/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Cosmetic Techniques Preferred
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