NIH MeSH · D003862Health Care
Depreciation
Also known asDepreciations
Definition
Decline in value of capital assets of a permanent or fixed nature over time with use.
MeSH classification
- N03.219.463.030.120
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Common questions about Depreciation
What does Depreciation mean in medicine?
Decline in value of capital assets of a permanent or fixed nature over time with use. 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 Depreciation known by any other names?
Yes. Depreciation is also referred to as Depreciations 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 Depreciation sit in the medical classification?
Depreciation falls under the broader medical category "Health Care" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: N03.219.463.030.120). 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 (D003862) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗