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MeSH Heading: Joint Prosthesis
Tree Number(s): E07.695.400
Unique ID: D007595
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007595
Annotation: HIP PROSTHESIS & KNEE PROSTHESIS are also available
Scope Note: Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)
NLM Classification #: WE 312
Previous Indexing: Prosthesis (1966-1970); specific joint (1966-1970)
See Also: Arthroplasty, Replacement
Public MeSH Note: 71
History Note: 71
Date Established: 1971/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2004/07/13

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