NIH MeSH · D000006Diseases
Abdomen, Acute
Also known asAbdomens, Acute · Acute Abdomen · Acute Abdomens
Definition
A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.
MeSH classification
- C23.888.592.612.054.200
- C23.888.821.030.249
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What does Abdomen, Acute mean in medicine?
A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases. 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 Abdomen, Acute known by any other names?
Yes. Abdomen, Acute is also referred to as Abdomens, Acute, Acute Abdomen, Acute Abdomens 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 Abdomen, Acute sit in the medical classification?
Abdomen, Acute falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C23.888.592.612.054.200, C23.888.821.030.249). 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 (D000006) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗