Endocrinologists (also known as Endocrinologist): Physicians who specialize in treating ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES.

NIH MeSH · D000072097Named Groups

Endocrinologists

Also known asEndocrinologist

Definition

Physicians who specialize in treating ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES.

MeSH classification

  • M01.526.485.810.303
  • N02.360.810.303

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Common questions about Endocrinologists

What does Endocrinologists mean in medicine?
Physicians who specialize in treating ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES. 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 Endocrinologists known by any other names?
Yes. Endocrinologists is also referred to as Endocrinologist 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 Endocrinologists sit in the medical classification?
Endocrinologists falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.526.485.810.303, N02.360.810.303). 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 (D000072097) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗