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DB / Metadata Management Program (MMP): Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging


Fragment Searching

  • It is not necessary to enter in whole words as long as the SubString option is chosen.
    • You could perform a similar search entering "psychol feedback"

Screen capture of main MeSH Browser search screen with You could perform a similar search entering


Search Results

  • If you select ALL Fragments the search is limited to all words entered in search box. If you selected ANY Fragment the result is a much longer list of terms

Last Reviewed: July 25, 2017