Body Fluids (also known as Body Fluid, Fluid, Body): Liquid components of living organisms.

NIH MeSH · D001826Anatomy

Body Fluids

Also known asBody Fluid · Fluid, Body · Fluids, Body

Definition

Liquid components of living organisms.

MeSH classification

  • A12.207

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Common questions about Body Fluids

What does Body Fluids mean in medicine?
Liquid components of living organisms. 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 Body Fluids known by any other names?
Yes. Body Fluids is also referred to as Body Fluid, Fluid, Body, Fluids, Body 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 Body Fluids sit in the medical classification?
Body Fluids falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A12.207). 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 Body Fluids?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001826) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗