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Environment, Controlled MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Environment, Controlled
Tree Number(s)
N06.230.150
Unique ID
D004780
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004780
Scope Note
A state in which the environs of hospitals, laboratories, domestic and animal housing, work places, spacecraft, and other surroundings are under technological control with regard to air conditioning, heating, lighting, humidity, ventilation, and other ambient features. The concept includes control of atmospheric composition. (From Jane's Aerospace Dictionary, 3d ed)
Entry Version
ENVIR CONTROLLED
Entry Term(s)
Clean Rooms
Controlled Environment
Laminar Air-Flow Areas
Previous Indexing
Environment (1966-1972)
See Also
Atmosphere Exposure Chambers
Incubators
Patient Isolators
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2008/07/08

No Qualifiers
Environment, Controlled Preferred
Laminar Air-Flow Areas Narrower
Clean Rooms Narrower
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