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Pharmacologic Actions MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Pharmacologic Actions
Tree Number(s)
D27.505
Unique ID
D020228
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020228
Annotation
used for searching; INDEXER: Do not use; CATALOGER: Do not use
Scope Note
A broad category of chemical actions and uses that result in the prevention, treatment, cure or diagnosis of disease. Included here are drugs and chemicals that act by altering normal body functions, such as the REPRODUCTIVE CONTROL AGENTS and ANESTHETICS. Effects of chemicals on the environment are also included.
Entry Term(s)
Chemical Action
Chemical Actions
Pharmacologic Action
Registry Numbers
0
See Also
Drug Therapy
Pharmacological and Toxicological Phenomena
Public MeSH Note
2004; see CHEMICAL ACTIONS 1999-2003
History Note
2004(1999)
Date Introduced
1999/01/01
Last Updated
2021/06/30

No Qualifiers
Pharmacologic Actions Preferred
Chemical Actions Broader
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