Anthropology, Education, Sociology, and Social Phenomena

Play and Playthings

Spontaneous or voluntary recreational activities pursued for enjoyment and accessories or equipment used in the activities; includes games, toys, etc.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Spontaneous or voluntary recreational activities pursued for enjoyment and accessories or equipment used in the activities; includes games, toys, etc.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Playthings and Play
  • Play
  • Playthings
  • Puppets
  • Toys
  • Plays
  • Plaything
  • Puppet
  • Toy

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Aspects Covered

2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings injuries, psychology.

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Indexing Annotation

/psychol permitted but do not confuse with PLAY THERAPY

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History Note

78; was PLAY 1963-77

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Tree Number

  1. I03.450.642w.693

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Play and Playthings. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010988. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010988
  2. Play and Playthings. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64893424