Craving (also known as Cravings): An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing (for food, drugs, alcohol, etc.)

NIH MeSH · D066249Psychiatry and Psychology

Craving

Also known asCravings

Definition

An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing (for food, drugs, alcohol, etc.)

MeSH classification

F01.658.293.195

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Common questions about Craving

What does Craving mean in medicine?

An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing (for food, drugs, alcohol, etc.) 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 Craving known by any other names?

Yes. Craving is also referred to as Cravings 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 Craving sit in the medical classification?

Craving falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.658.293.195). 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 (D066249) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗