Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

A controlled vocabulary thesaurus developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) for indexing articles and books in the biomedical field. MeSH terms are used to categorize and search biomedical literature, providing a standardized way to retrieve information.

 

Anatomy

MeSH terms related to the structure and parts of organisms, including organs, tissues, and body systems.

 

Disease

MeSH terms describing pathological conditions, disorders, illnesses, and syndromes affecting humans and animals.

 

Therapeutics

MeSH terms encompassing various treatment methods, including pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral interventions.

 

Diagnosis

MeSH terms associated with the identification and classification of diseases and health conditions, including diagnostic procedures and tests.

 

Drugs and Chemicals

MeSH terms covering pharmaceutical substances, including drugs, chemicals, and compounds used in the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of diseases.

 

Psychiatry and Psychology

MeSH terms relating to mental health disorders, psychological phenomena, and behavioral aspects of health and illness.

 

Public Health

MeSH terms focusing on population health, epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, and health policy.

 

Genetics

MeSH terms related to the study of genes, genetic variations, heredity, and genetic disorders.

 

Occupational Health

MeSH terms concerning workplace safety, occupational diseases, ergonomics, and environmental factors affecting health in the workplace.