Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Lubrication

The application of LUBRICANTS to diminish FRICTION between two surfaces.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The application of LUBRICANTS to diminish FRICTION between two surfaces.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Lubrications

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, methods, standards.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with lubricant; do not use for natural "lubrication" of joints: = probably SYNOVIAL FLUID

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History Note

91(64); was see under PHYSICS 1964-90

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  1. E05.830w.583w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lubrication. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008153. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008153
  2. Lubrication. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubrication
  3. Lubrication. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1455803