Module 2—Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

Introduction

Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles

• Review Questions

Module 2
Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

• Review Questions

Module 3
Selecting the Main Concept

• Review Questions

Module 4
Use of Topical Subheadings in MeSH

• Review Questions

Module 5
Geographic Headings

• Review Questions

Module 6
Publication Types

• Review Questions

Module 7
Names as Subjects

• Review Questions

Module 8
Deconstructed Headings vs. Subject Strings

• Review Questions

Dates of Entry and Revision

• Entry Date
  • Date when a term or record was first entered in the MeSH data entry system
  • May be a year behind the date when a descriptor becomes available for searching

• Revision Date
  • Date when a record was last changed

Annotation

• Information for indexers and catalogers concerning the proper use of the descriptor
  • Example
    • The record for Acromegaly has an annotation: coordinate with GROWTH HORMONE/secret in animals or HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE/secret in humans if pertinent

Scope Note

• Information on the scope and meaning of a concept
  • Example
    • The record for Arthroplasty contains the scope note: Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion

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