Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Braces

Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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1 entry terms
  • Brace

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS

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  1. E07w.858.442.743w.319

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Braces. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001915. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001915
  2. Braces. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17638955