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Document Type Definitions (DTDs) for NLM Databases

The purpose of a DTD (Document Type Definition) is to define the building blocks of an XML document. It defines the document structure with a list of allowable elements. Below are the DTDs that define NLM's XML data.

DTDs for NLM's Leased Databases

MEDLINE®/PubMed® DTDs:

NLM Catalog DTDs:

Other Databases:

See also the Entrez DTDs.

DTDs for Data Supporting NLM's Leased Databases:

2008 MeSH®

For more information, see the MeSH Download page.

Historic Revision Notes for NLM DTDs:

Last updated: 03 December 2007
First published: 17 October 2006
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