Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Weights and Measures

Measuring and weighing systems and processes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Measuring and weighing systems and processes.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Measures and Weights
  • Measures
  • Metrology
  • Weight Scales
  • Weights
  • Measure

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings history, instrumentation, standards.

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Indexing Annotation

types and systems of measurement: not for "weight" ; METRIC SYSTEM is available

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History Note

2026 (1966)

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  1. E05.978

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Weights and Measures. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014894. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014894
  2. Weights and Measures. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72389425