Module 3—Selecting the Main Concept

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General Principles

  • MeSH descriptors represent the subject content
  • Aspects of a topic are conveyed by (in order of preference when available)
    • Pre-coordinated terms
    • Main heading/subheading combinations
    • Multiple main headings


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Last reviewed: 08 April 2009
Last updated: 08 April 2009
First published: 08 April 2009
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