NIH MeSH · D000368Named Groups
Aged
Also known asElderly
Definition
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.
MeSH classification
- M01.060.116.100
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Common questions about Aged
What does Aged mean in medicine?
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. 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 Aged known by any other names?
Yes. Aged is also referred to as Elderly 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 Aged sit in the medical classification?
Aged falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.060.116.100). 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 (D000368) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗