Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Condoms

A sheath that is worn over the penis during sexual behavior in order to prevent pregnancy or spread of sexually transmitted disease.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A sheath that is worn over the penis during sexual behavior in order to prevent pregnancy or spread of sexually transmitted disease.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Condom
  • Condom Manufacture
  • Manufacture, Condom

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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

Single-Use Internal Condom is also available

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History Note

93; was see CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES, MALE 1988-92

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Previous Indexing

  • Contraceptive Devices (1966-1974)
  • Contraceptive Devices, Male (1975-1992)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.190.270w.150w

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NLM Classification

WP 640

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Condoms. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017280. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017280
  2. Condoms. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condom
  3. Condoms. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14076