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Light Coagulation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Light Coagulation
Tree Number(s)
E02.520.745
E04.350.750
E04.540.630
Unique ID
D008028
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008028
Annotation
do not confuse with LASER COAGULATION; coordinate with anatomical term or disease /‌surg
Scope Note
The coagulation of tissue by an intense beam of light, including laser (LASER COAGULATION). In the eye it is used in the treatment of retinal detachments, retinal holes, aneurysms, hemorrhages, and malignant and benign neoplasms. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
Entry Version
LIGHT COAG
Entry Term(s)
Photocoagulation
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2011/06/24
Light Coagulation Preferred
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