Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sign Language

A system of hand gestures used for communication by those with HEARING LOSS or by people speaking different languages.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A system of hand gestures used for communication by those with HEARING LOSS or by people speaking different languages.

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1 entry terms
  • Sign Languages

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History Note

91(75)63-65; was see under MANUAL COMMUNICATION 1974-90; was heading 1963-65

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  1. E02w.760w.169.063w.500.200w.609w.668w
  2. E02w.831.200w.609w.668w
  3. F01.145.209w.399w.500w
  4. F01.145.209w.530w.702w.668w
  5. L01w.143w.649w.526w.668w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sign Language. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012813. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012813
  2. Sign Language. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_language
  3. Sign Language. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q34228