Absinthe: An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)

NIH MeSH · D018646Phenomena and Processes

Absinthe

Definition

MeSH classification

G07.203.100.100.100
J02.200.100.100

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Common questions about Absinthe

What does Absinthe mean in medicine?

An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed) 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 Absinthe known by any other names?

Absinthe is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.

Where does Absinthe sit in the medical classification?

Absinthe falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.100.100.100, J02.200.100.100). 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 (D018646) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗