Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Organ Size

The measurement of an organ in volume, mass, or heaviness.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The measurement of an organ in volume, mass, or heaviness.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Size, Organ
  • Organ Volume
  • Organ Weight
  • Weight, Organ

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

almost never IM; coordinate NIM with organ /anat (IM) or /growth (IM) or /pathol (IM) or disease /pathol (IM)

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History Note

2005 (1966)

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  1. E01w.370.600w.115.100.660
  2. E05.041w.124.715
  3. G07.100.100.660
  4. G07.345.249.690

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Organ Size. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009929. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009929
  2. Organ Size. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71131362