| Descriptor in English: | Prostheses and Implants |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Prótesis e Implantes |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Próteses e Implantes |
| Descriptor in French: | Prothèses et implants |
| Entry term(s): |
Artificial Implant Artificial Implants Endoprostheses Endoprosthesis Implant, Artificial Implant, Prosthetic Implants and Prostheses Implants, Artificial Implants, Prosthetic Prostheses Prosthesis Prosthetic Implant Prosthetic Implants |
| Tree number(s): |
E07.695 VS2.006.002.010 |
| Scope note: | Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally. |
| Annotation: | general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with prosthetic or implant material if pertinent; adv eff: consider PROSTHESIS-RELATED INFECTIONS; BIOPROSTHESIS is also available |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AE adverse effects CL classification EC economics ES ethics HI history MI microbiology PS parasitology PX psychology SD supply & distribution SN statistics & numerical data ST standards TD trends UL ultrastructure VE veterinary VI virology |
| History Note: | 1998 |
| See also the descriptors: |
Device Removal
MeSH Prosthesis Retention MeSH |
| DeCS UI: | 11916 |
| Descriptor UI: | D019736 |
| Date Established: | 1998/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1997/06/20 |
| Revision Date: | 2019/03/04 |
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ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT
Equipment and Supplies [E07]Equipment and Supplies -
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Health Surveillance of Products [VS2]Health Surveillance of Products
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Prostheses and Implants
- Preferred
Endoprosthesis
- Narrower
Prostheses
- Broader
Implants, Artificial
- Narrower
| Concept UI |
M0029299 |
| Scope note | Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally. |
| Preferred term | Prostheses and Implants |
| Entry term(s) |
Implant, Prosthetic Implants and Prostheses Implants, Prosthetic Prosthetic Implant Prosthetic Implants |
| Concept UI |
M000643228 |
| Preferred term | Endoprosthesis |
| Entry term(s) |
Endoprostheses |
| Concept UI |
M000643630 |
| Preferred term | Prostheses |
| Entry term(s) |
Prosthesis |
| Concept UI |
M0029297 |
| Preferred term | Implants, Artificial |
| Entry term(s) |
Artificial Implant Artificial Implants Implant, Artificial |
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