Pliability (also known as Flexibility): The quality or state of being able to be bent or creased repeatedly. (From Webster, 3d ed)

NIH MeSH · D018583Phenomena and Processes

Pliability

Also known asFlexibility

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be bent or creased repeatedly. (From Webster, 3d ed)

MeSH classification

G01.374.705

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Common questions about Pliability

What does Pliability mean in medicine?

The quality or state of being able to be bent or creased repeatedly. (From 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 Pliability known by any other names?

Yes. Pliability is also referred to as Flexibility 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 Pliability sit in the medical classification?

Pliability falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G01.374.705). 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 (D018583) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗