NIH MeSH · D000087662Named Groups
Centenarians
Also known asCentenarian · Semisupercentenarians · Semi-Supercentenarians · Supercentenarians · Supercentenarian · Super-Centenarians
Definition
Persons 100 years of age and older.
MeSH classification
- M01.060.116.100.080.500
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What does Centenarians mean in medicine?
Persons 100 years of age and older. 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 Centenarians known by any other names?
Yes. Centenarians is also referred to as Centenarian, Semisupercentenarians, Semi-Supercentenarians, Supercentenarians 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 Centenarians sit in the medical classification?
Centenarians falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.060.116.100.080.500). 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 (D000087662) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗