Civilization (also known as Civilizations): The distinctly human attributes and attainments of a particular society.

NIH MeSH · D002962Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena

Civilization

Also known asCivilizations

Definition

The distinctly human attributes and attainments of a particular society.

MeSH classification

  • I01.076.201.450.226

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Common questions about Civilization

What does Civilization mean in medicine?
The distinctly human attributes and attainments of a particular society. 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 Civilization known by any other names?
Yes. Civilization is also referred to as Civilizations 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 Civilization sit in the medical classification?
Civilization falls under the broader medical category "Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: I01.076.201.450.226). 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 (D002962) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗