Publication Characteristics

Editorial

Work consisting of a statement of the opinions, beliefs, and policy of the editor or publisher of a journal, usually on current matters of medical or scientific significance to the medical community or society at large. The editorials published by editors of journals representing the official organ of a society or organization are generally substantive.

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Abstract

Work consisting of a statement of the opinions, beliefs, and policy of the editor or publisher of a journal, usually on current matters of medical or scientific significance to the medical community or society at large. The editorials published by editors of journals representing the official organ of a society or organization are generally substantive.

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This heading is used as a Publication Type. CATALOGER: Do not use

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History Note

2008(1991)

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  1. V01.250w
  2. V02.335w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Editorial. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016421
  2. Editorial. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editorial
  3. Editorial. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q871232