"Baths" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The immersion or washing of the body or any of its parts in water or other medium for cleansing or medical treatment. It includes bathing for personal hygiene as well as for medical purposes with the addition of therapeutic agents, such as alkalines, antiseptics, oil, etc.
| Descriptor ID |
D001494
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.056.110
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Baths" by people in Profiles.
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Case report: scrotal cellulitis secondary to hot tub exposure. J Okla State Med Assoc. 1996 Nov; 89(11):400-1.
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Bathing persons with dementia. Gerontologist. 1995 Oct; 35(5):672-8.