Benin (also known as Dahomey, Republic of Benin): A country in western Africa, south of NIGER and between TOGO and NIGERIA. Its capital is Porto-Novo.

NIH MeSH · D001541Geographicals

Benin

Also known asDahomey · Republic of Benin

Definition

A country in western Africa, south of NIGER and between TOGO and NIGERIA. Its capital is Porto-Novo.

MeSH classification

  • Z01.058.290.190.200

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Common questions about Benin

What does Benin mean in medicine?
A country in western Africa, south of NIGER and between TOGO and NIGERIA. Its capital is Porto-Novo. 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 Benin known by any other names?
Yes. Benin is also referred to as Dahomey, Republic of Benin 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 Benin sit in the medical classification?
Benin falls under the broader medical category "Geographicals" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: Z01.058.290.190.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Benin?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001541) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗