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Magnetic Field Therapy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Magnetic Field Therapy
Tree Number(s)
E02.621
Unique ID
D055909
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055909
Scope Note
The magnetic stimulation of specific target tissues or areas of the body for therapeutic purposes via the application of magnetic fields generated by MAGNETS or ELECTROMAGNETS.
Entry Term(s)
Electrically-Charged Magnetic Therapy
Electromagnetic Therapy
Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
Magnetotherapy
Static Magnetic Field Therapy
NLM Classification #
WB 495
See Also
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Magnets
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2020/07/21
Magnetic Field Therapy Preferred
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