Aging, Premature (also known as Premature Aging): Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate.

NIH MeSH · D019588Diseases

Aging, Premature

Also known asPremature Aging

Definition

Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate.

MeSH classification

  • C23.888.069

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Common questions about Aging, Premature

What does Aging, Premature mean in medicine?
Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate. 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 Aging, Premature known by any other names?
Yes. Aging, Premature is also referred to as Premature Aging 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 Aging, Premature sit in the medical classification?
Aging, Premature falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C23.888.069). 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 (D019588) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗