Gambia (also known as Republic of the Gambia): A republic in western Africa, constituting an enclave within SENEGAL extending on both sides of the Gambia River. Its capital is Banjul, formerly Bathurst.

NIH MeSH · D005714Geographicals

Gambia

Also known asRepublic of the Gambia

Definition

A republic in western Africa, constituting an enclave within SENEGAL extending on both sides of the Gambia River. Its capital is Banjul, formerly Bathurst.

MeSH classification

  • Z01.058.290.190.300

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Common questions about Gambia

What does Gambia mean in medicine?
A republic in western Africa, constituting an enclave within SENEGAL extending on both sides of the Gambia River. Its capital is Banjul, formerly Bathurst. 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 Gambia known by any other names?
Yes. Gambia is also referred to as Republic of the Gambia 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 Gambia sit in the medical classification?
Gambia falls under the broader medical category "Geographicals" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: Z01.058.290.190.300). 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 Gambia?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005714) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗