"Adult" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
| Descriptor ID |
D000328
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| MeSH Number(s) |
M01.060.116
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Adult".
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Adult" by people in this website by year, and whether "Adult" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| 1997 | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| 1998 | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| 1999 | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| 2001 | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| 2002 | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| 2003 | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| 2004 | 0 | 45 | 45 |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| 2006 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 2007 | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| 2008 | 0 | 51 | 51 |
| 2009 | 0 | 66 | 66 |
| 2010 | 0 | 86 | 86 |
| 2011 | 0 | 69 | 69 |
| 2012 | 0 | 62 | 62 |
| 2013 | 0 | 57 | 57 |
| 2014 | 0 | 72 | 72 |
| 2015 | 0 | 89 | 89 |
| 2016 | 0 | 102 | 102 |
| 2017 | 0 | 85 | 85 |
| 2018 | 0 | 78 | 78 |
| 2019 | 0 | 82 | 82 |
| 2020 | 0 | 80 | 80 |
| 2021 | 0 | 81 | 81 |
| 2022 | 0 | 43 | 43 |
| 2023 | 0 | 46 | 46 |
| 2024 | 0 | 99 | 99 |
| 2025 | 0 | 81 | 81 |
| 2026 | 0 | 32 | 32 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Adult" by people in Profiles.
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Adult Chronic Pancreatitis Working Group: Goals, Accomplishments and the Path Ahead. A Report From the Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas. 2026 Aug 01; 55(7):e791-e800.
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Comprehensive Assessment of Direct and Passive Smoking Across the Pancreatitis Spectrum. Pancreas. 2026 Jul 01; 55(6):e653-e660.
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A Qualitative Analysis of Factors Contributing to Cervical Cancer Screening Implementation in Health Care Facilities in Uganda. Cancer Control. 2026 Jan-Dec; 33:10732748261450722.
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Cancer Screening Rates, Disparities by Immigration Status, and Predictors of Cancer Screening Among Black Women With HIV. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2026 Jun 01; 101(6):597-603.
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Parental income and drug use disorder among second-generation individuals in Sweden: effect modification by immigrant background and region of origin. BMC Public Health. 2026 05 29; 26(1).
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Tirzepatide Versus Intensified Conventional Care After 2 Years of Treatment in Early Type 2 Diabetes : A Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2026 Jul; 179(7):917-928.
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Role Perceptions and Workplace Challenges Among Oncology Nurses: A Comparative Study of T?rkiye and Australia. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2026 06; 42(3):152243.
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An HIV care provider training on addressing intersectional stigma and medical mistrust: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Patient Educ Couns. 2026 Aug; 149:109678.
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Influence of multi-party consultations on child involvement in clinical encounters: An observational study of paediatric palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2026 Aug; 149:109672.
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Understanding Motivation to Participate in Clinical Trials: Insights to Diversify Clinical Research Using Health Information National Trends Survey. Clin Transl Sci. 2026 May; 19(5):e70558.