NIH MeSH · D000422Humanities
Alchemy
Definition
Form of chemistry concerned with discovering methods for transmuting base metals into gold and with finding an elixir for eternal youth.
MeSH classification
- K01.672.148
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Common questions about Alchemy
What does Alchemy mean in medicine?
Form of chemistry concerned with discovering methods for transmuting base metals into gold and with finding an elixir for eternal youth. 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 Alchemy known by any other names?
Alchemy 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 Alchemy sit in the medical classification?
Alchemy falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.672.148). 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 (D000422) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗