Appetite Regulation (also known as Regulation, Appetite, Appetite Regulations): Physiologic mechanisms which regulate or control the appetite and food intake.

NIH MeSH · D001069Phenomena and Processes

Appetite Regulation

Also known asRegulation, Appetite · Appetite Regulations · Regulations, Appetite · Intake Regulation, Food · Food Intake Regulations · Intake Regulations, Food · Regulations, Food Intake · Regulation, Food Intake · Food Intake Regulation

Definition

Physiologic mechanisms which regulate or control the appetite and food intake.

MeSH classification

  • G07.203.650.170
  • G07.203.650.390.070.290
  • G10.261.390.070.290

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Common questions about Appetite Regulation

What does Appetite Regulation mean in medicine?
Physiologic mechanisms which regulate or control the appetite and food intake. 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 Appetite Regulation known by any other names?
Yes. Appetite Regulation is also referred to as Regulation, Appetite, Appetite Regulations, Regulations, Appetite, Intake Regulation, Food 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 Appetite Regulation sit in the medical classification?
Appetite Regulation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.650.170, G07.203.650.390.070.290, G10.261.390.070.290). 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 (D001069) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗