Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tai Ji

One of the MARTIAL ARTS and also a form of meditative exercise using methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

One of the MARTIAL ARTS and also a form of meditative exercise using methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • T'ai Chi
  • Tai Chi
  • Tai Chi Chuan
  • Tai Ji Quan
  • Tai-ji
  • Taiji
  • Taijiquan
  • Chi, Tai
  • Ji Quan, Tai
  • Quan, Tai Ji

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17 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with 'Taiji study' carried out in that region of Japan; do not confuse with Japanese interpretation of "Taiji" which means 'embryo' or 'fetus'

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History Note

2002; use MARTIAL ARTS 1996-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Martial Arts (1996-2001)

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  1. E02w.190.525w.890w
  2. E02w.779.474.913w
  3. I03.450.642w.845w.560w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tai Ji. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D026302. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D026302
  2. Tai Ji. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi
  3. Tai Ji. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q167987