Anatomy

Egg Shell

A hard or leathery calciferous exterior covering of an egg.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A hard or leathery calciferous exterior covering of an egg.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Eggshell
  • Egg Shells
  • Eggshells
  • Shell, Egg
  • Shells, Egg

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

IM avian only; NIM reptilian; do not use for lower animals; ANIMAL SHELLS is also available

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History Note

74

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Tree Number

  1. A13.316w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Egg Shell. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004528. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004528
  2. Egg Shell. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggshell
  3. Egg Shell. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2731253