Historiography (also known as Historiographies): The writing of history; the principles, theory, and history of historical writing; the product of historical writing. (Webster, 3d ed)

NIH MeSH · D006663Humanities

Historiography

Also known asHistoriographies

Definition

The writing of history; the principles, theory, and history of historical writing; the product of historical writing. (Webster, 3d ed)

MeSH classification

  • K01.400.441

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Common questions about Historiography

What does Historiography mean in medicine?
The writing of history; the principles, theory, and history of historical writing; the product of historical writing. (Webster, 3d ed) 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 Historiography known by any other names?
Yes. Historiography is also referred to as Historiographies 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 Historiography sit in the medical classification?
Historiography falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.400.441). 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 Historiography?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006663) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗