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Disease Progression MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Disease Progression
Tree Number(s)
C23.550.291.656
Unique ID
D018450
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018450
Scope Note
The worsening and general progression of a disease over time. This concept is most often used for chronic and incurable diseases where the stage of the disease is an important determinant of therapy and prognosis.
Entry Version
DIS PROGRESSION
Entry Term(s)
Clinical Course
Clinical Progression
Disease Exacerbation
Public MeSH Note
95
History Note
95
Date Established
1995/01/01
Date of Entry
1994/04/19
Revision Date
2022/07/11

No Qualifiers
Disease Progression Preferred
Disease Exacerbation Related
Clinical Course Related
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