NIH MeSH · D033421Humanities
Beginning of Human Life
Also known asHuman Life Beginning · Life Beginning, Human · Ensoulment · Ensoulments · Beginning of Life
Definition
The point at which religious ensoulment or PERSONHOOD is considered to begin.
MeSH classification
- K01.752.400.100
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Common questions about Beginning of Human Life
What does Beginning of Human Life mean in medicine?
The point at which religious ensoulment or PERSONHOOD is considered to begin. 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 Beginning of Human Life known by any other names?
Yes. Beginning of Human Life is also referred to as Human Life Beginning, Life Beginning, Human, Ensoulment, Ensoulments 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 Beginning of Human Life sit in the medical classification?
Beginning of Human Life falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.752.400.100). 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 (D033421) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗