Concept information
Preferred term
Wheelchairs
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Chairs, Wheel
- Chair, Wheel
- Wheel Chair
- Wheel Chairs
Scope note
- Chairs or seating mounted on wheels and designed to be controlled or propelled by the occupant. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers power-operated vehicles (scooters), walkers, and wheelchairs as durable medical equipment.
History note
- 76; was WHEEL CHAIRS 1963-75
In other languages
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Finnish
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pyörätuoli
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rullatuoli
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rullatuolit
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014910
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