Agriculture (also known as Agronomy, Agronomies): The science, art or practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

NIH MeSH · D000383Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Agriculture

Also known asAgronomy · Agronomies · Farming · Agricultural Development · Development, Agricultural

Definition

The science, art or practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

MeSH classification

  • J01.040

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Common questions about Agriculture

What does Agriculture mean in medicine?
The science, art or practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock. 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 Agriculture known by any other names?
Yes. Agriculture is also referred to as Agronomy, Agronomies, Farming, Agricultural Development 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 Agriculture sit in the medical classification?
Agriculture falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.040). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Agriculture?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000383) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗