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Societies

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Definition: Organizations composed of members with common interests and whose professions may be similar.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specific types of societies; do not confuse with ORGANIZATIONS: see note there; Manual 35.9+; specify geog; TN 174: scope   
See Also Library Associations
Examples American Public Health Association; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Societies, Dental; Societies, Hospital; Societies, Medical; Societies, Nursing; Societies, Pharmaceutical; Societies, Scientific 		Other names Professional Organization; Organization, Professional; Professional Organizations; Organizations, Professional

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