Books (also known as Book, Book Chapter): Non-periodical written or printed works consisting of sheets of pages fastened or bound together within covers.

NIH MeSH · D001877Information Science

Books

Also known asBook · Book Chapter · Book Chapters

Definition

Non-periodical written or printed works consisting of sheets of pages fastened or bound together within covers.

MeSH classification

  • L01.462.500.682.192

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Common questions about Books

What does Books mean in medicine?
Non-periodical written or printed works consisting of sheets of pages fastened or bound together within covers. 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 Books known by any other names?
Yes. Books is also referred to as Book, Book Chapter, Book Chapters 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 Books sit in the medical classification?
Books falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.462.500.682.192). 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 Books?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001877) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗