Obtaining MeSH

• Obtaining MeSH Online

  MeSH is available for download in several data formats. These include XML, ASCII MeSH, and MeSH/MARC. The entire vocabulary can be obtained without charge, and a number of smaller subsets are also available. Information about the specific formats and files is available. Format and file descriptions as well as download links are available.

• Ordering Printed MeSH

  The printed Medical Subject Headings ceased with the 2007 edition. Copies may be available from the Government Printing Office. Note that the MeSH Tree Structures is available online in PDF format.

Last reviewed: 31 October 2007
Last updated: 01 November 2007
First published: 01 September 1999
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