Phenomena and Processes

Cyclonic Storms

Non-frontal low-pressure systems over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection and definite pattern of surface wind circulation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Non-frontal low-pressure systems over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection and definite pattern of surface wind circulation.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Cyclone
  • Cyclones
  • Cyclonic Storm
  • Storm, Cyclonic
  • Storms, Cyclonic
  • Hurricane
  • Hurricanes
  • Tropical Storm
  • Typhoon
  • Typhoons
  • Storm, Tropical
  • Storms, Tropical
  • Tropical Storms

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, history, mortality, prevention & control, statistics & numerical data.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location

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History Note

2010 (2009)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G16.500.175.500w
  2. N06.230w.100w.230w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cyclonic Storms. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055867. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055867
  2. Cyclonic Storms. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone
  3. Cyclonic Storms. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8092