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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Ribs
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Costillas
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Costelas
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Synonyms English:
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Rib
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Tree Number:
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A02.835.232.570.500
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Definition English:
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A set of twelve curved bones which connect to the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as costal cartilage. Together, they form a protective cage around the internal thoracic organs. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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/inj permitted: do not coordinate with THORACIC INJURIES but note RIB FRACTURES is available
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See Related English:
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Tietze's Syndrome
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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12681
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Unique Identifier:
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D012272
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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