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Professional Corporations MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
Legally authorized corporations owned and managed by one or more professionals (medical, dental, legal) in which the income is ascribed primarily to the professional activities of the owners or stockholders.
Entry Term(s)
Corporate Practice
NLM Classification #
W 87
Previous Indexing
Practice Management, Dental (1968-1978)
Practice Management, Medical (1968-1978)
Professional Practice (1968-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1979-90
Legally authorized corporations owned and managed by one or more professionals (medical, dental, legal) in which the income is ascribed primarily to the professional activities of the owners or stockholders.