"Leper Colonies" 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.
Residential treatment centers for individuals with leprosy.
| Descriptor ID |
D007914
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N02.278.524
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| Concept/Terms |
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