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Respiratory System MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Respiratory System
Tree Number(s)
A04
Unique ID
D012137
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012137
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; /‌abnorm: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ABNORMALITIES is available but consider also specific part of respiratory system with /‌abnorm or specific abnormality
Scope Note
The tubular and cavernous organs and structures, by means of which pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange between ambient air and the blood are brought about.
Entry Term(s)
Respiratory Tract
Entry Combination
abnormalities:Respiratory System Abnormalities
physiology:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2022/05/23
Respiratory System Preferred
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