Abdominal Neoplasms (also known as Abdominal Neoplasm, Neoplasm, Abdominal): New abnormal growth of tissue in the ABDOMEN.

NIH MeSH · D000008Diseases

Abdominal Neoplasms

Also known asAbdominal Neoplasm · Neoplasm, Abdominal · Neoplasms, Abdominal

Definition

New abnormal growth of tissue in the ABDOMEN.

MeSH classification

  • C04.588.033

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Common questions about Abdominal Neoplasms

What does Abdominal Neoplasms mean in medicine?
New abnormal growth of tissue in the ABDOMEN. 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 Abdominal Neoplasms known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominal Neoplasms is also referred to as Abdominal Neoplasm, Neoplasm, Abdominal, Neoplasms, Abdominal 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 Abdominal Neoplasms sit in the medical classification?
Abdominal Neoplasms falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.588.033). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Abdominal Neoplasms?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000008) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗