Abbreviations (also known as Abbreviation, Acronyms): Works consisting of lists of shortened forms of written words or phrases used for brevity. Acronyms are included here.

NIH MeSH · D020463Publication Characteristics

Abbreviations

Also known asAbbreviation · Acronyms · Acronym

Definition

Works consisting of lists of shortened forms of written words or phrases used for brevity. Acronyms are included here.

MeSH classification

  • V02.025

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Common questions about Abbreviations

What does Abbreviations mean in medicine?
Works consisting of lists of shortened forms of written words or phrases used for brevity. Acronyms are included here. 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 Abbreviations known by any other names?
Yes. Abbreviations is also referred to as Abbreviation, Acronyms, Acronym 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 Abbreviations sit in the medical classification?
Abbreviations falls under the broader medical category "Publication Characteristics" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: V02.025). 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 (D020463) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗