Body Water (also known as Water, Body): Fluids composed mainly of water found within the body.

NIH MeSH · D001834Anatomy

Body Water

Also known asWater, Body

Definition

Fluids composed mainly of water found within the body.

MeSH classification

  • A12.207.200

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Common questions about Body Water

What does Body Water mean in medicine?
Fluids composed mainly of water found within the body. 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 Water known by any other names?
Yes. Body Water is also referred to as Water, 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 Water sit in the medical classification?
Body Water falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A12.207.200). 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 Body Water?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001834) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗