Alcoholic Beverages (also known as Alcoholic Beverage, Beverage, Alcoholic): Drinkable liquids containing ETHANOL.

NIH MeSH · D000434Phenomena and Processes

Alcoholic Beverages

Also known asAlcoholic Beverage · Beverage, Alcoholic · Beverages, Alcoholic

Definition

Drinkable liquids containing ETHANOL.

MeSH classification

  • G07.203.100.100
  • J02.200.100

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Common questions about Alcoholic Beverages

What does Alcoholic Beverages mean in medicine?
Drinkable liquids containing ETHANOL. 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 Alcoholic Beverages known by any other names?
Yes. Alcoholic Beverages is also referred to as Alcoholic Beverage, Beverage, Alcoholic, Beverages, Alcoholic 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 Alcoholic Beverages sit in the medical classification?
Alcoholic Beverages falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.100.100, J02.200.100). 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 (D000434) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗