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MeSH Heading: Punctal Plugs
Tree Number(s): E07.695.698
Unique ID: D000070635
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000070635
Scope Note: Small devices that are inserted into the tear ducts (NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS). They are used to block the drainage of TEARS for the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES.
Entry Term(s): Collagen Punctal Plugs; Silicone Punctal Plugs
Previous Indexing: Prostheses and Implants (1987-2016)
Public MeSH Note: 2017
History Note: 2017
Date Established: 2017/01/01
Date of Entry: 2016/07/08
Revision Date: 2016/01/19

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