Drama (also known as Dramas): A composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving various characters, usually intended to be acted on a stage and to be regarded as a form of entertainment. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

NIH MeSH · D004324Humanities

Drama

Also known asDramas

Definition

A composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving various characters, usually intended to be acted on a stage and to be regarded as a form of entertainment. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

MeSH classification

  • K01.517.333

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Common questions about Drama

What does Drama mean in medicine?
A composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving various characters, usually intended to be acted on a stage and to be regarded as a form of entertainment. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) 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 Drama known by any other names?
Yes. Drama is also referred to as Dramas 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 Drama sit in the medical classification?
Drama falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.517.333). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Drama?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004324) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗