Psychiatry and Psychology

Cognition

Intellectual or mental process whereby an organism obtains knowledge.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Intellectual or mental process whereby an organism obtains knowledge.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Cognitive Function
  • Cognitions
  • Cognitive Functions
  • Function, Cognitive
  • Functions, Cognitive
  • Insight
  • Insights

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, ethics, physiology, radiation effects.

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Tree Number

  1. F02w.463w.188w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cognition. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003071. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003071
  2. Cognition. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognition
  3. Cognition. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2200417