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Exercise Test MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Exercise Test
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.370.380.250
E01.370.386.700.250
E05.333.250
Unique ID
D005080
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005080
Annotation
for "exercise electrocardiogram" or "stress electrocardiogram" coordinate with ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY or specifics
Scope Note
Controlled physical activity which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used.
Entry Term(s)
Arm Ergometry Test
Bicycle Ergometry Test
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
EuroFit Tests
Eurofit Test Battery
European Fitness Testing Battery
Exercise Testing
Fitness Testing
Jump Test
Physical Fitness Testing
Step Test
Stress Test
Treadmill Test
NLM Classification #
WG 141.5.F9
See Also
Echocardiography, Stress
Physical Fitness
History Note
1966 (1963)
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2026/01/01
Exercise Test Preferred
Arm Ergometry Test Narrower
Step Test Narrower
Treadmill Test Narrower
Stress Test Narrower
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Narrower
Fitness Testing Related
Physical Fitness Testing Broader
Eurofit Test Battery Narrower
Bicycle Ergometry Test Narrower
Jump Test Narrower
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