Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Mass Spectrometry

An analytical method used in determining the identity of a chemical based on its mass using mass analyzers/mass spectrometers.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

An analytical method used in determining the identity of a chemical based on its mass using mass analyzers/mass spectrometers.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Analysis, Mass Spectrum
  • Mass Spectroscopy
  • Mass Spectrum Analysis
  • Spectrometry, Mass
  • Spectroscopy, Mass
  • Spectrum Analysis, Mass
  • Analyses, Mass Spectrum
  • Mass Spectrum Analyses
  • Spectrum Analyses, Mass

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Aspects Covered

10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2007 (1971)

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Previous Indexing

  • Spectrum Analysis (1966-1970)

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NLM Classification

QY 90

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mass Spectrometry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013058. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013058
  2. Mass Spectrometry. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_spectrometry
  3. Mass Spectrometry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q180809