Beverages (also known as Beverage): Liquids that are suitable for drinking. (From Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed)

NIH MeSH · D001628Phenomena and Processes

Beverages

Also known asBeverage

Definition

Liquids that are suitable for drinking. (From Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed)

MeSH classification

  • G07.203.100
  • J02.200

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Common questions about Beverages

What does Beverages mean in medicine?
Liquids that are suitable for drinking. (From Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed) 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 Beverages known by any other names?
Yes. Beverages is also referred to as Beverage 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 Beverages sit in the medical classification?
Beverages falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.100, J02.200). 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 (D001628) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗