Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

The application of massage to control EDEMA and improve circulation by manually moving excess lymph out of a tissue.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The application of massage to control EDEMA and improve circulation by manually moving excess lymph out of a tissue.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Manual Lymph Drainage
  • Drainage Massage, Lymphatic
  • Drainage, Manual Lymph
  • Drainage, Manual Lymphatic
  • Lymph Drainage, Manual
  • Lymphatic Drainage, Manual
  • Massage, Lymphatic Drainage

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Drainage (1985-2017)
  • Massage (1967-2017)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.190.599.750w.750w.500w
  2. E02w.309w.416w
  3. E02w.779.867.880w.750w.500w
  4. E02w.831.535.867.880w.750w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000073297. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000073297
  2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_lymphatic_drainage
  3. Manual Lymphatic Drainage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1415591