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Religion MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Religion
Tree Number(s)
K01.844
Unique ID
D012067
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012067
Scope Note
A set of beliefs concerning the nature, cause, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency. It usually involves devotional and ritual observances and often a moral code for the conduct of human affairs. (Random House Collegiate Dictionary, rev. ed.)
Entry Term(s)
Prayer
Religious Beliefs
Religious Ethics
See Also
Mental Healing
Secularism
Public MeSH Note
RELIGION AND SOCIOLOGY was heading 1963-65
History Note
RELIGION AND SOCIOLOGY was heading 1963-65
Entry Combination
psychology:Religion and Psychology
Date Established
1960/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2002/07/02
Entry Combination
psychology:Religion and Psychology

Allowable Qualifiers
Religion Preferred
Religious Beliefs Narrower
Religious Ethics Narrower
Prayer Narrower
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