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Human-Animal Interaction MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Human-Animal Interaction
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.496
Unique ID
D000081762
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000081762
Scope Note
Encompasses any situation where there is interchange between human(s) and animal(s) at an individual or cultural level. These interactions are diverse and idiosyncratic, and may be fleeting or profound. (https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/The-Human-Animal-Bond.aspx accessed 8/22/2019).
Entry Term(s)
Animal-Human Communication
Human-Animal Communication
Human-Animal Relationship
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Introduced
2021/01/01
Last Updated
2021/06/30
Human-Animal Interaction Preferred
Animal-Human Communication Narrower
Human-Animal Relationship Related
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