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Definition: The science dealing with the earth and its life, especially the description of land, sea, and air and the distribution of plant and animal life, including humanity and human industries with reference to the mutual relations of these elements. (From Webster, 3d ed)  for Earth, Moon, etc.; must discuss geog features (lakes, streams, shores, mountains, plains, seas, etc.); not for epidemiol aspects of disease nor for occur of diseases in cities named in a country or a country (   
See Also Maps as Topic; Topography, Medical
Examples Oceanography; Phylogeography; Topography, Medical
Other names Medical Geography; Geography, Medical; Medical Geographies; Island; Geographies, Medical; Districts, Administrative; District, Administrative; County; Administrative District; Human Geography; Geography, Human; Geographic Factors; Geographic Factor; Factors, Geographic; Factor, Geographic; Administrative Districts; Islands; Counties

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