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Medical Subject Headings

Obtaining MeSH

  • Obtaining MeSH Online

    MeSH is available for download in several data formats. These include XML, ASCII MeSH, and MeSH/MARC. The entire vocabulary can be obtained without charge, and a number of smaller subsets are also available. Information about the specific formats and files is available. Format and file descriptions as well as download links are available.

  • Ordering Printed MeSH

    The printed Medical Subject Headings ceased with the 2007 edition (see Printed MeSH). Note that the MeSH Tree Structures is available online in PDF format.