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Comprehension MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Comprehension
Tree Number(s)
F02.463.188.357
Unique ID
D032882
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D032882
Scope Note
The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.
Entry Term(s)
Readability
Understanding
Previous Indexing
Cognition (1993-2002)
Mental Processes (1978-1992)
See Also
Mental Competency
Mental Recall
Public MeSH Note
2003; see COGNITION 1993-2002
History Note
2003; use COGNITION 1993-2002
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Comprehension Preferred
Readability Related
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