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MeSH Heading: Contraindications
Tree Number(s): E02.208
Unique ID: D000075202
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000075202
Annotation: general or unspecified; CONTRAINDICATIONS, DRUG and CONTRAINDICATIONS, PROCEDURE are also available; note entry term CONTRAINDICATIONS, PHYSICAL AGENT: coordinate with specific physical agent /‌adv eff or /‌ther use
Scope Note: A condition or factor associated with a recipient that makes the use of a drug, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable. Contraindications may be absolute (life threatening) or relative (higher risk of complications in which benefits may outweigh risks).
Entry Term(s): Contraindications, Physical Agent; Medical Contraindications
NLM Classification #: WB 300
Public MeSH Note: 2018
History Note: 2018(1991)
Date Established: 2018/01/01
Date of Entry: 2017/07/11
Revision Date: 2017/07/05

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