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Sound MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sound
Tree Number(s)
G01.750.770.776
Unique ID
D013016
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013016
Scope Note
A type of non-ionizing radiation in which energy is transmitted through solid, liquid, or gas as compression waves. Sound (acoustic or sonic) radiation with frequencies above the audible range is classified as ultrasonic. Sound radiation below the audible range is classified as infrasonic.
Entry Term(s)
Acoustic Waves
Elastic Waves
Sonic Radiation
Sound Waves
See Also
Acoustic Stimulation
Noise
Consider Also
consider also terms at PHON-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/23

Allowable Qualifiers
Sound Preferred
Sound Waves Related
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