Iran (also known as Islamic Republic of Iran): A country bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan. The capital is Tehran.

NIH MeSH · D007492Geographicals

Iran

Also known asIslamic Republic of Iran

Definition

A country bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan. The capital is Tehran.

MeSH classification

  • Z01.252.245.500.350

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Common questions about Iran

What does Iran mean in medicine?
A country bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan. The capital is Tehran. 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 Iran known by any other names?
Yes. Iran is also referred to as Islamic Republic of Iran 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 Iran sit in the medical classification?
Iran falls under the broader medical category "Geographicals" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: Z01.252.245.500.350). 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 Iran?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D007492) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗