Lesotho (also known as Basutoland, Kingdom of Lesotho): A kingdom in southern Africa, within the republic of SOUTH AFRICA. Its capital is Maseru.

NIH MeSH · D007927Geographicals

Lesotho

Also known asBasutoland · Kingdom of Lesotho

Definition

A kingdom in southern Africa, within the republic of SOUTH AFRICA. Its capital is Maseru.

MeSH classification

  • Z01.058.290.175.400

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Common questions about Lesotho

What does Lesotho mean in medicine?
A kingdom in southern Africa, within the republic of SOUTH AFRICA. Its capital is Maseru. 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 Lesotho known by any other names?
Yes. Lesotho is also referred to as Basutoland, Kingdom of Lesotho 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 Lesotho sit in the medical classification?
Lesotho falls under the broader medical category "Geographicals" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: Z01.058.290.175.400). 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 Lesotho?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D007927) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗