Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tattooing

The indelible marking of TISSUES, primarily SKIN, by pricking it with NEEDLES to imbed various COLORING AGENTS. Tattooing of the CORNEA is done to colorize LEUKOMA spots.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The indelible marking of TISSUES, primarily SKIN, by pricking it with NEEDLES to imbed various COLORING AGENTS. Tattooing of the CORNEA is done to colorize LEUKOMA spots.

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2 entry terms
  • Tattoo
  • Tattoos

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15 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

includes tattooing as body decoration among various cultures and as an aid in endoscopic procedures

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  1. E02w.218.085w.840w
  2. E04w.085w.840w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tattooing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013653. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013653
  2. Tattooing. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Process_of_tattooing
  3. Tattooing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q43006