Hydrology (also known as Hydrologies): Science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface, and atmosphere.

NIH MeSH · D062070Disciplines and Occupations

Hydrology

Also known asHydrologies

Definition

Science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface, and atmosphere.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.248.875
  • H01.277.249.875
  • J01.293.622

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Common questions about Hydrology

What does Hydrology mean in medicine?
Science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface, and atmosphere. 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 Hydrology known by any other names?
Yes. Hydrology is also referred to as Hydrologies 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 Hydrology sit in the medical classification?
Hydrology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.248.875, H01.277.249.875, J01.293.622). 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 (D062070) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗