Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Body Piercing

The perforation of an anatomical region for the wearing of jewelry.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The perforation of an anatomical region for the wearing of jewelry.

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Synonyms

27 entry terms
  • Piercing, Body
  • Body Piercings
  • Piercings, Body
  • Ear Piercing
  • Eyebrow Piercing
  • Lip Piercing
  • Navel Piercing
  • Nipple Piercing
  • Tongue Piercing
  • Ear Piercings
  • Eyebrow Piercings
  • Lip Piercings
  • Navel Piercings
  • Nipple Piercings
  • Piercing, Ear
  • Piercing, Eyebrow
  • Piercing, Lip
  • Piercing, Navel
  • Piercing, Nipple
  • Piercing, Tongue
  • Piercings, Ear
  • Piercings, Eyebrow
  • Piercings, Lip
  • Piercings, Navel
  • Piercings, Nipple
  • Piercings, Tongue
  • Tongue Piercings

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2005

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Body Piercing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046288. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046288
  2. Body Piercing. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_piercing
  3. Body Piercing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157943