NIH MeSH · D004850Information Science
Eponyms
Also known asEponym
Definition
Names based on or derived from the name of a person or a place.
MeSH classification
- L01.559.598.400.556.536
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Common questions about Eponyms
What does Eponyms mean in medicine?
Names based on or derived from the name of a person or a place. 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 Eponyms known by any other names?
Yes. Eponyms is also referred to as Eponym 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 Eponyms sit in the medical classification?
Eponyms falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.559.598.400.556.536). 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 (D004850) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗