Literature (also known as Literatures): Writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age. (Webster, 3d ed)

NIH MeSH · D008091Humanities

Literature

Also known asLiteratures

Definition

Writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age. (Webster, 3d ed)

MeSH classification

  • K01.517

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Common questions about Literature

What does Literature mean in medicine?
Writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age. (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 Literature known by any other names?
Yes. Literature is also referred to as Literatures 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 Literature sit in the medical classification?
Literature falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.517). 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 Literature?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008091) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗