NIH MeSH · D000436Health Care
Alcoholics Anonymous
Also known asAnonymous, Alcoholics
Definition
An organization of self-proclaimed alcoholics who meet frequently to reinforce their practice of abstinence.
MeSH classification
- N03.540.782.270
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What does Alcoholics Anonymous mean in medicine?
An organization of self-proclaimed alcoholics who meet frequently to reinforce their practice of abstinence. 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 Alcoholics Anonymous known by any other names?
Yes. Alcoholics Anonymous is also referred to as Anonymous, Alcoholics 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 Alcoholics Anonymous sit in the medical classification?
Alcoholics Anonymous falls under the broader medical category "Health Care" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: N03.540.782.270). 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 (D000436) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗