NIH MeSH · D008281Geographicals
Maine
Definition
A state bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by Canada, and on the south and west by New Hampshire.
MeSH classification
- Z01.107.567.875.550.500
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Common questions about Maine
What does Maine mean in medicine?
A state bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by Canada, and on the south and west by New Hampshire. 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 Maine known by any other names?
Maine is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Maine sit in the medical classification?
Maine falls under the broader medical category "Geographicals" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: Z01.107.567.875.550.500). 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 (D008281) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗