Chemical Terrorism (also known as Terrorism, Chemical): The use of chemical agents in TERRORISM. This includes the malevolent use of nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and choking agents (NOXAE).

NIH MeSH · D051337Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena

Chemical Terrorism

Also known asTerrorism, Chemical

Definition

The use of chemical agents in TERRORISM. This includes the malevolent use of nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and choking agents (NOXAE).

MeSH classification

  • I01.198.240.856.800.325
  • I01.880.735.900.800.150
  • I01.880.735.950.500.340.150

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Common questions about Chemical Terrorism

What does Chemical Terrorism mean in medicine?
The use of chemical agents in TERRORISM. This includes the malevolent use of nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and choking agents (NOXAE). 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 Chemical Terrorism known by any other names?
Yes. Chemical Terrorism is also referred to as Terrorism, Chemical 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 Chemical Terrorism sit in the medical classification?
Chemical Terrorism falls under the broader medical category "Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: I01.198.240.856.800.325, I01.880.735.900.800.150, I01.880.735.950.500.340.150). 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 (D051337) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗