Punctal Plugs

"Punctal Plugs" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Small devices that are inserted into the tear ducts (NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS). They are used to block the drainage of TEARS for the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES.

Descriptor ID	D000070635
MeSH Number(s)	E07.695.698
Concept/Terms	Punctal Plugs Punctal Plugs Plug, Punctal Plugs, Punctal Punctal Plug Collagen Punctal Plugs Collagen Punctal Plugs Collagen Punctal Plug Plug, Collagen Punctal Plugs, Collagen Punctal Punctal Plug, Collagen Punctal Plugs, Collagen Silicone Punctal Plugs Silicone Punctal Plugs Plug, Silicone Punctal Plugs, Silicone Punctal Punctal Plug, Silicone Punctal Plugs, Silicone Silicone Punctal Plug

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Punctal Plugs".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Prostheses and Implants [E07.695]
Punctal Plugs [E07.695.698]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Punctal Plugs".

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