Indexing principles for Category H - Physical Sciences
Indexing principles for Category H - Physical Sciences

Category H contains the MeSH terms for the natural sciences, including the the areas of:

  • astronomy
  • biology
  • mathematics
  • chemistry
  • physics

Many of the terms in this category are also located in other categories as well, such as Category E -Techniques and Category G -Biological Sciences.

Some of the terms in this category can be used only for the field or discipline. Others are usually NIM parameters qualifying a specific term or, less frequently, IM for the general process. Some Category H terms can be used for both the field or discipline and as an NIM coordinate with another term, or as IM for the general process. Check the annotations at specific terms for guidance.