NIH MeSH · D001841Psychiatry and Psychology
Human-Animal Bond
Also known asBond, Human-Animal · Bonds, Human-Animal · Human Animal Bond · Human-Animal Bonds · Bonding, Human-Pet · Bonding, Human Pet · Bondings, Human-Pet · Human-Pet Bondings · Human-Pet Bonding · Human Pet Bonding · Pet-Human Bonding · Bonding, Pet-Human
Definition
The emotional attachment of individuals to animals.
MeSH classification
- F01.145.496.500
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What does Human-Animal Bond mean in medicine?
The emotional attachment of individuals to animals. 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 Human-Animal Bond known by any other names?
Yes. Human-Animal Bond is also referred to as Bond, Human-Animal, Bonds, Human-Animal, Human Animal Bond, Human-Animal Bonds 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 Human-Animal Bond sit in the medical classification?
Human-Animal Bond falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.145.496.500). 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 (D001841) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗