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MeSH Hierarchy for the term Face.  Narrower terms under Face include Cheek, Chin, Eye, etc.  Narrower terms under Eye include Eyebrow and Eyelash

The MeSH Hierarchy

This example displays part of the hierarchy that includes the term, Face. Notice the narrower terms indented under the broader terms.

When PubMed searches a MeSH term, it will automatically include narrower terms in the search, if applicable. This is also called "automatic explosion."

 


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