NIH MeSH · D001828Psychiatry and Psychology
Body Image
Also known asBody Images · Image, Body · Body Identity · Identity, Body · Body Schema · Body Schemas · Schema, Body · Body Representation · Body Representations · Representation, Body
Definition
Individuals' concept of their own bodies.
MeSH classification
- F01.752.747.792.110
- F02.463.593.112
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Common questions about Body Image
What does Body Image mean in medicine?
Individuals' concept of their own bodies. 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 Image known by any other names?
Yes. Body Image is also referred to as Body Images, Image, Body, Body Identity, Identity, 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 Image sit in the medical classification?
Body Image falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.752.747.792.110, F02.463.593.112). 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 (D001828) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗