Accidents (also known as Accident): Unexpected and unintentional events, typically resulting in ACCIDENTAL INJURIES.

NIH MeSH · D000059Health Care

Accidents

Also known asAccident

Definition

Unexpected and unintentional events, typically resulting in ACCIDENTAL INJURIES.

MeSH classification

  • N06.850.135

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Common questions about Accidents

What does Accidents mean in medicine?
Unexpected and unintentional events, typically resulting in ACCIDENTAL INJURIES. 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 Accidents known by any other names?
Yes. Accidents is also referred to as Accident 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 Accidents sit in the medical classification?
Accidents falls under the broader medical category "Health Care" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: N06.850.135). 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 Accidents?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000059) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗