Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Manual Communication

Method of nonverbal communication utilizing hand movements as speech equivalents.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Method of nonverbal communication utilizing hand movements as speech equivalents.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Communication, Manual
  • Communications, Manual
  • Manual Communications

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Indexing Annotation

SIGN LANGUAGE & NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION are also available

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History Note

74(72)

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Previous Indexing

  • Nonverbal Communication (1970-1971)

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  1. E02w.760w.169.063w.500.200w.609w
  2. E02w.831.200w.609w
  3. F01.145.209w.530w.702w
  4. L01w.143w.649w.526w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Manual Communication. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008369. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008369
  2. Manual Communication. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_communication
  3. Manual Communication. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6752310