NIH MeSH · D056044Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Actigraphy
Definition
The measurement and recording of MOTOR ACTIVITY to assess rest/activity cycles.
MeSH classification
- E01.370.520.049
- E05.003.500
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What does Actigraphy mean in medicine?
The measurement and recording of MOTOR ACTIVITY to assess rest/activity cycles. 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 Actigraphy known by any other names?
Actigraphy 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 Actigraphy sit in the medical classification?
Actigraphy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.520.049, E05.003.500). 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 (D056044) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗