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MeSH Heading: Sound
Tree Number(s): G01.750.770.776
Unique ID: D013016
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013016
Scope Note: A type of non-ionizing radiation in which energy is transmitted through solid, liquid, or gas as compression waves. Sound (acoustic or sonic) radiation with frequencies above the audible range is classified as ultrasonic. Sound radiation below the audible range is classified as infrasonic.
Entry Term(s): Acoustic Waves; Elastic Waves; Sonic Radiation; Sound Waves
See Also: Acoustic Stimulation; Noise
Consider Also: consider also terms at PHON-
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/23

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