Bread (also known as Breads): Baked food product made of flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and sometimes fermented. A major food since prehistoric times, it has been made in various forms using a variety of ingredients and methods.

NIH MeSH · D001939Phenomena and Processes

Bread

Also known asBreads

Definition

Baked food product made of flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and sometimes fermented. A major food since prehistoric times, it has been made in various forms using a variety of ingredients and methods.

MeSH classification

  • G07.203.300.100
  • J02.500.100

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Common questions about Bread

What does Bread mean in medicine?
Baked food product made of flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and sometimes fermented. A major food since prehistoric times, it has been made in various forms using a variety of ingredients and methods. 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 Bread known by any other names?
Yes. Bread is also referred to as Breads 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 Bread sit in the medical classification?
Bread falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.300.100, J02.500.100). 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 (D001939) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗