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Metadata

Structured data elements used to describe other data.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Structured data elements used to describe other data.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Related Concepts

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MeSH Record

Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Metatags
  • Metatag

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

7 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

MeSH Record

History Note

2017

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. L01w.399w.250w.590w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metadata. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071253. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071253
  2. Metadata. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metadata
  3. Metadata. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q180160