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Research MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Research
Tree Number(s)
H01.770.644
Unique ID
D012106
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012106
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; research as a field or the progress or status of research in a particular field; do not add routinely for specific studies involving "research"
Scope Note
Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws. (Webster, 3d ed)
Entry Term(s)
Laboratory Research
Research Activities
Research Priorities
Research and Development
See Also
Ethics, Research
Information Services
Systems Analysis
Entry Combination
ethics:Ethics, Research
methods:Research Design
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Research Preferred
Laboratory Research Narrower
Research and Development Broader
Research Activities Narrower
Research Priorities Related
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