Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Needles

Sharp instruments used for puncturing or suturing.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Sharp instruments used for puncturing or suturing.

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Classification

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Needle
  • Hypodermic Needles
  • Hypodermic Needle
  • Needle, Hypodermic
  • Needles, Hypodermic

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

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

Disinfection of needles with household bleach as by intravenous drug users index NEEDLES + DISINFECTION + SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

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History Note

73(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • appropriate heading/instrumentation (1966-1970)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E07w.612

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Needles. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009339. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009339
  2. Needles. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q99525325