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Gloves, Protective
Medical Definition: | Coverings for the hands, usually with separations for the fingers, made of various materials, for protection against infections, toxic substances, extremes of hot and cold, radiations, water immersion, etc. The gloves may be worn by patients, care givers, housewives, laboratory and industrial workers, police, etc. |
Guide Notes: | for patients, lab or indust workers, housewives, police, etc.; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; GLOVES, SURGICAL is also available |
Previously Indexed: | Clothing (1967-1990),Protective Clothing (1970-1993) |
Gloves, Surgical - Gloves, usually rubber, worn by surgeons, examining physicians, dentists, and other health personnel for the mutual protection of personnel and patient. |
Gloves, Protective Medical Definitions and Terms
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