Anonyms and Pseudonyms (also known as Pseudonyms and Anonyms, Anonyms): Designations for persons whose names are not known or who wish to remain anonymous (anonyms) and for persons who wish to conceal or obscure their identity by assuming a fictitious name (pseudonyms).

NIH MeSH · D000851Information Science

Anonyms and Pseudonyms

Also known asPseudonyms and Anonyms · Anonyms · Anonym · Pseudonyms · Pseudonym

Definition

Designations for persons whose names are not known or who wish to remain anonymous (anonyms) and for persons who wish to conceal or obscure their identity by assuming a fictitious name (pseudonyms).

MeSH classification

L01.559.598.400.556.283

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Related concepts

Abbreviations as Topic

Works about shortened forms of written words or phrases used for brevity.

Eponyms

Names based on or derived from the name of a person or a place.

Common questions about Anonyms and Pseudonyms

What does Anonyms and Pseudonyms mean in medicine?

Designations for persons whose names are not known or who wish to remain anonymous (anonyms) and for persons who wish to conceal or obscure their identity by assuming a fictitious name (pseudonyms). 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 Anonyms and Pseudonyms known by any other names?

Yes. Anonyms and Pseudonyms is also referred to as Pseudonyms and Anonyms, Anonyms, Anonym, Pseudonyms 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 Anonyms and Pseudonyms sit in the medical classification?

Anonyms and Pseudonyms falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.559.598.400.556.283). 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 (D000851) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗