NIH MeSH · D000003Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Abattoirs
Also known asAbattoir · Slaughterhouses · Slaughterhouse · Slaughter Houses · House, Slaughter · Houses, Slaughter · Slaughter House
Definition
Places where animals are slaughtered and dressed for market.
MeSH classification
- J01.576.423.200.700.100
- J03.540.020
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Common questions about Abattoirs
What does Abattoirs mean in medicine?
Places where animals are slaughtered and dressed for market. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abattoirs known by any other names?
Yes. Abattoirs is also referred to as Abattoir, Slaughterhouses, Slaughterhouse, Slaughter Houses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abattoirs sit in the medical classification?
Abattoirs falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.576.423.200.700.100, J03.540.020). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000003) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗