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MeSH Heading: Breast Implantation
Tree Number(s): E02.218.565.210; E04.617.500.210; E04.650.210
Unique ID: D019928
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019928
Scope Note: Surgical insertion of an inert sac filled with silicone or other material to augment the female form cosmetically.
Entry Term(s): Breast Prosthesis Implantation
NLM Classification #: WP 910
Previous Indexing: Breast Implants (1995-1997); Prostheses and Implants (1967-1994)
See Also: Breast Implants
Public MeSH Note: 98
History Note: 98
Date Established: 1998/01/01
Date of Entry: 1997/06/20
Revision Date: 2022/04/06

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