Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bedding and Linens

Articles of cloth, usually cotton or rayon and other synthetic or cotton-blend fabrics, used in households, hospitals, physicians' examining rooms, nursing homes, etc., for sheets, pillow cases, toweling, gowns, drapes, and the like.

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Abstract

Articles of cloth, usually cotton or rayon and other synthetic or cotton-blend fabrics, used in households, hospitals, physicians' examining rooms, nursing homes, etc., for sheets, pillow cases, toweling, gowns, drapes, and the like.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Linens and Bedding
  • Bedding
  • Linens
  • Beddings
  • Linen

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

includes all bedclothes & towels, washcloths, gowns, pajamas

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68(63)

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  1. E07w.325.137w
  2. J01.494w.221w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bedding and Linens. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001512. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001512
  2. Bedding and Linens. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linens
  3. Bedding and Linens. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q796635