Artificial Life (also known as Life, Artificial): Research involving the synthesis of life and life-like phenomena and the application of such techniques toward the enhancement of our theoretical understanding of life and life-like phenomena, studied through the use of computer programs.

NIH MeSH · D000092003Disciplines and Occupations

Artificial Life

Also known asLife, Artificial

Definition

Research involving the synthesis of life and life-like phenomena and the application of such techniques toward the enhancement of our theoretical understanding of life and life-like phenomena, studied through the use of computer programs.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.904.500
  • H01.770.644.081

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Common questions about Artificial Life

What does Artificial Life mean in medicine?
Research involving the synthesis of life and life-like phenomena and the application of such techniques toward the enhancement of our theoretical understanding of life and life-like phenomena, studied through the use of computer programs. 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 Artificial Life known by any other names?
Yes. Artificial Life is also referred to as Life, Artificial 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 Artificial Life sit in the medical classification?
Artificial Life falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.904.500, H01.770.644.081). 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 (D000092003) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗