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Balneology MeSH Descriptor Data 2027


MeSH Heading
Balneology
Tree Number(s)
E02.190.219
Unique ID
D001452
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001452
Annotation
differentiate from HYDROTHERAPY where emphasis is on plain water (not natural mineral water; see note there); coordinate with MINERAL WATERS as appropriate
Scope Note
Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or cures. It includes not only bathing in, but also drinking the waters, but it does not include whirlpool baths (HYDROTHERAPY).
Entry Term(s)
Balneotherapy
NLM Classification #
WB 525
See Also
Aquatic Therapy
Health Resorts
Mineral Waters
Public MeSH Note
1966
History Note
1966
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2027/01/01
Balneology Preferred
Balneotherapy Related
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