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A completed activity whose immediate and primary intention is the alteration of the physical or mental condition of the subject, study subject or experimental unit. EXAMPLE(S): Procedures may involve the disruption of some body surface (e.g. an incision in a surgical procedure) conservative procedures such as reduction of a luxated joint, including physiotherapy such as chiropractic treatment, massage, balneotherapy, acupuncture, shiatsu, counseling, etc.
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