Genealogy and Heraldry (also known as Geneology and Heraldry, Heraldry and Geneology): Descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor and coats of arms and other armorial bearings associated with an ancestor.

NIH MeSH · D005789Humanities

Genealogy and Heraldry

Also known asGeneology and Heraldry · Heraldry and Geneology · Heraldry and Genealogy · Heraldry

Definition

Descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor and coats of arms and other armorial bearings associated with an ancestor.

MeSH classification

  • K01.400.359

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Common questions about Genealogy and Heraldry

What does Genealogy and Heraldry mean in medicine?
Descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor and coats of arms and other armorial bearings associated with an ancestor. 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 Genealogy and Heraldry known by any other names?
Yes. Genealogy and Heraldry is also referred to as Geneology and Heraldry, Heraldry and Geneology, Heraldry and Genealogy, Heraldry 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 Genealogy and Heraldry sit in the medical classification?
Genealogy and Heraldry falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.400.359). 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 Genealogy and Heraldry?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005789) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗