NIH MeSH · D054523Named Groups
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Also known asChild Abuse, Adult Survivors · Adult Survivors, Child Abuse
Definition
Persons who were child victims of violence and abuse including physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment.
MeSH classification
- M01.135.500
- M01.860.300.500
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Common questions about Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
What does Adult Survivors of Child Abuse mean in medicine?
Persons who were child victims of violence and abuse including physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment. 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 Adult Survivors of Child Abuse known by any other names?
Yes. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse is also referred to as Child Abuse, Adult Survivors, Adult Survivors, Child Abuse 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 Adult Survivors of Child Abuse sit in the medical classification?
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.135.500, M01.860.300.500). 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 (D054523) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗