Occultism (also known as Occultisms): The belief in or study of practices and knowledge of magical, mystical, or supernatural powers. ALCHEMY, astrology, and many RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHIES are based upon occult principles.

NIH MeSH · D009781Humanities

Occultism

Also known asOccultisms

Definition

The belief in or study of practices and knowledge of magical, mystical, or supernatural powers. ALCHEMY, astrology, and many RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHIES are based upon occult principles.

MeSH classification

  • K01.672

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Related concepts

Alchemy

Form of chemistry concerned with discovering methods for transmuting base metals into gold and with finding an elixir for eternal youth.

Anecdotes as Topic

Works about brief accounts or narratives of an incident or event.

Anniversaries and Special Events

Occasions to commemorate an event or occasions designated for a specific purpose.

Aphorisms and Proverbs as Topic

Works about short popular sayings effectively expressing or astutely professing general truths or useful thoughts.

Astrology

System of thought regarding forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars and planet…

Autobiographies as Topic

Works about self-described narratives of a person's life.

Awards and Prizes

Beginning of Human Life

The point at which religious ensoulment or PERSONHOOD is considered to begin.

Common questions about Occultism

What does Occultism mean in medicine?
The belief in or study of practices and knowledge of magical, mystical, or supernatural powers. ALCHEMY, astrology, and many RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHIES are based upon occult principles. 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 Occultism known by any other names?
Yes. Occultism is also referred to as Occultisms 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 Occultism sit in the medical classification?
Occultism falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.672). 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 Occultism?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D009781) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗