Exhumation (also known as Exhumations): Removal of a dead body from the earth after burial.

NIH MeSH · D049249Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena

Exhumation

Also known asExhumations

Definition

Removal of a dead body from the earth after burial.

MeSH classification

I01.198.780.937.422

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Common questions about Exhumation

What does Exhumation mean in medicine?

Removal of a dead body from the earth after burial. 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 Exhumation known by any other names?

Yes. Exhumation is also referred to as Exhumations 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 Exhumation sit in the medical classification?

Exhumation falls under the broader medical category "Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: I01.198.780.937.422). 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 (D049249) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗