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Radiography, Thoracic MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Radiography, Thoracic
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.350.700.730
Unique ID
D013902
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013902
Annotation
IM general only; use for "thoracic" only when the enclosed organs are not specified or are irrelevant; avoid as NIM coordinate with specific region /‌diag image; instead prefer specific radiographic technique; MASS CHEST X-RAY is also available
Scope Note
X-ray visualization of the chest and organs of the thoracic cavity. It is not restricted to visualization of the lungs.
Entry Version
RADIOGR THORACIC
Entry Term(s)
Thoracic Radiography
NLM Classification #
WF 975
Public MeSH Note
98; see THORACIC RADIOGRAPHY 1963-97
History Note
98(63)
Date Introduced
1998/01/01
Last Updated
2016/03/21
Radiography, Thoracic Preferred
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