Avalanches (also known as Avalanche): Mass of snow and/or ice falling down a mountain or incline.

NIH MeSH · D055875Phenomena and Processes

Avalanches

Also known asAvalanche

Definition

Mass of snow and/or ice falling down a mountain or incline.

MeSH classification

  • G01.311.085
  • N06.230.100.230.050

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Common questions about Avalanches

What does Avalanches mean in medicine?
Mass of snow and/or ice falling down a mountain or incline. 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 Avalanches known by any other names?
Yes. Avalanches is also referred to as Avalanche 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 Avalanches sit in the medical classification?
Avalanches falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G01.311.085, N06.230.100.230.050). 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 (D055875) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗