Biochemistry: The study of the composition, chemical structures, and chemical reactions of living things.

NIH MeSH · D001671Disciplines and Occupations

Biochemistry

Definition

The study of the composition, chemical structures, and chemical reactions of living things.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.201
  • H01.181.122

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Common questions about Biochemistry

What does Biochemistry mean in medicine?
The study of the composition, chemical structures, and chemical reactions of living things. 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 Biochemistry known by any other names?
Biochemistry is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Biochemistry sit in the medical classification?
Biochemistry falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.201, H01.181.122). 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 (D001671) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗