Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dissection

The separation and isolation of tissues for surgical purposes, or for the analysis or study of their structures.

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The separation and isolation of tissues for surgical purposes, or for the analysis or study of their structures.

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1 entry terms
  • Dissections

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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NECK DISSECTION is also available

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  1. E01w.370.225.998w.221w
  2. E04w.221w
  3. E05.200.998w.221w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dissection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004210. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004210
  2. Dissection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissection
  3. Dissection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116646