Acclimatization (also known as Acclimation): Adaptation to a new environment or to a change in the old.

NIH MeSH · D000064Phenomena and Processes

Acclimatization

Also known asAcclimation

Definition

Adaptation to a new environment or to a change in the old.

MeSH classification

  • G07.025.133
  • G16.012.500.133

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Related concepts

Adaptation, Physiological

The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT.

Common questions about Acclimatization

What does Acclimatization mean in medicine?
Adaptation to a new environment or to a change in the old. 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 Acclimatization known by any other names?
Yes. Acclimatization is also referred to as Acclimation 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 Acclimatization sit in the medical classification?
Acclimatization falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.025.133, G16.012.500.133). 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 (D000064) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗