Publication Characteristics

Encyclopedia

Work containing informational articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Work containing informational articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject.

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Classification

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Encyclopedias

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Indexing Annotation

This heading is used as a Publication Type. Encyclopedias as a subject are indexed under the main heading ENCYCLOPEDIAS AS TOPIC. INDEXER: Do not use

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History Note

2008(1997)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. V02.350w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Encyclopedia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019500. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019500
  2. Encyclopedia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopedia
  3. Encyclopedia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5292