Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Mass Chest X-Ray

X-ray screening of large groups of persons for diseases of the lung and heart by means of radiography of the chest.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

X-ray screening of large groups of persons for diseases of the lung and heart by means of radiography of the chest.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Mass Chest Xray
  • Mass Chest X Ray
  • Mass Chest X-Rays
  • Mass Chest Xrays
  • X-Ray, Mass Chest
  • X-Rays, Mass Chest
  • Xray, Mass Chest
  • Xrays, Mass Chest

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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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  1. E01w.370.350w.700w.730w.500
  2. E01w.370.386.500
  3. E01w.370.500.500
  4. E05.318w.308w.980w.438.580.510
  5. N02.421.726.233.443.443
  6. N05.715w.360.300w.800w.438.500.500
  7. N06.850w.520w.308w.980w.438.580.510
  8. N06.850w.780.500.500

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NLM Classification

WF 975

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mass Chest X-Ray. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008400. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008400
  2. Mass Chest X-Ray. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70325391