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MeSH Heading: Visual Prosthesis
Tree Number(s): E07.695.950
Unique ID: D057488
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D057488
Scope Note: Artificial device such as an externally-worn camera attached to a stimulator on the RETINA, OPTIC NERVE, or VISUAL CORTEX, intended to restore or amplify vision.
Entry Term(s): Bionic Eye; Retinal Prosthesis
Previous Indexing: Electric Stimulation (2001-2010); Prostheses and Implants (1970-2010); Vision, Ocular (1970-2010)
Public MeSH Note: 2011
History Note: 2011
Date Established: 2011/01/01
Date of Entry: 2010/06/25
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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