Anatomy

Comb and Wattles

Fleshy and reddish outgrowth of skin tissue found on top of the head, attached to the sides of the head, and hanging from the mandible of birds such as turkeys and chickens.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Fleshy and reddish outgrowth of skin tissue found on top of the head, attached to the sides of the head, and hanging from the mandible of birds such as turkeys and chickens.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Wattles and Comb
  • Comb
  • Wattles
  • Combs
  • Wattle

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Poultry (1966-1967)

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Tree Number

  1. A13.242

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Comb and Wattles. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003129. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003129
  2. Comb and Wattles. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70080578