NIH MeSH · D026712Humanities
Value of Life
Also known asRespect for Life · Life, Respect for · Sanctity of Life · Life Sanctities · Life Sanctity · Life Valuation, Economic · Economic Life Valuation · Economic Life Valuations · Life Valuations, Economic · Valuations, Economic Life · Valuation, Economic Life · Economic Value of Life
Definition
The intrinsic moral worth ascribed to a living being. (Bioethics Thesaurus)
MeSH classification
- K01.752.400.900
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Common questions about Value of Life
What does Value of Life mean in medicine?
The intrinsic moral worth ascribed to a living being. (Bioethics Thesaurus) 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 Value of Life known by any other names?
Yes. Value of Life is also referred to as Respect for Life, Life, Respect for, Sanctity of Life, Life Sanctities 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 Value of Life sit in the medical classification?
Value of Life falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.752.400.900). 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 (D026712) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗