Authorship (also known as Authorships): The profession of writing. Also the identity of the writer as the creator of a literary production.

NIH MeSH · D001319Information Science

Authorship

Also known asAuthorships

Definition

The profession of writing. Also the identity of the writer as the creator of a literary production.

MeSH classification

  • L01.559.423.906.215

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Common questions about Authorship

What does Authorship mean in medicine?
The profession of writing. Also the identity of the writer as the creator of a literary production. 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 Authorship known by any other names?
Yes. Authorship is also referred to as Authorships 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 Authorship sit in the medical classification?
Authorship falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.559.423.906.215). 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 (D001319) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗