Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Gloves

Gloves, usually rubber, worn by surgeons, examining physicians, dentists, and other health personnel for the mutual protection of personnel and patient.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Gloves, usually rubber, worn by surgeons, examining physicians, dentists, and other health personnel for the mutual protection of personnel and patient.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Gloves, Surgical
  • Glove, Surgical
  • Surgical Glove

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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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  1. E07w.700.560w.875.400.400w
  2. E07w.700.600.400.400w
  3. E07w.858.594.500w
  4. J01.637.215w.600.400.400w
  5. J01.637.708.560w.875.400.400w

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NLM Classification

WO 162

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Gloves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005932. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005932
  2. Surgical Gloves. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_glove
  3. Surgical Gloves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178541