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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Prophylactic Surgical Procedures

Preferred term

Prophylactic Surgical Procedures  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Surgical procedures done to prevent or reduce the risk of developing cancer or other disease conditions in persons who may be predisposed to such conditions.

Narrower concepts

Entry terms

  • Preventive Surgical Procedures
  • Surgical Procedures, Preventive
  • Surgical Procedures, Prophylactic

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PBBTLDZR-0

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