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Graphic showing the example that aromatherapy[mh] is  the correct way to use a search field tag and [mh] aromatherapy is incorrect

Search Field Tags

Terms may be qualified using PubMed's search field tags. A list of the available field names, tags, and brief field descriptions may be found in the PubMed Help under Search Field Descriptions and Tags.

  • Each search term should be followed (qualified) with the appropriate search field tag that indicates which field will be searched.

  • The search field tag must follow the term -- you cannot prequalify.

  • In the example, aromatherapy[mh] is correct and [mh] aromatherapy is incorrect.

  • Tags are enclosed in square brackets.

 


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