NIH MeSH · D004615Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena
Embalming
Also known asEmbalmings
Definition
Process of preserving a dead body to protect it from decay.
MeSH classification
- I01.076.201.450.550.250
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Burial
The act or ceremony of putting a corpse into the ground or a vault, or into the sea; or the inurnment of CREMAINS.
Cemeteries
Areas set apart as burial grounds.
Cremation
Reducing a dead body to ashes by burning, incineration, or chemicals.
Funeral Rites
Those customs and ceremonies pertaining to the dead.
Common questions about Embalming
What does Embalming mean in medicine?
Process of preserving a dead body to protect it from decay. 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 Embalming known by any other names?
Yes. Embalming is also referred to as Embalmings 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 Embalming sit in the medical classification?
Embalming falls under the broader medical category "Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: I01.076.201.450.550.250). 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 (D004615) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗