Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Lenses

Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.

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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

for microscopes, magnifying glasses, telescopes, etc. but not for eyeglasses or sunglasses ( = EYEGLASSES); see next entry

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  1. E07w.632w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lenses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007909. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007909
  2. Lenses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrective_lens
  3. Lenses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2143661