Obtaining MeSH

• Obtaining MeSH Online

  MeSH is available for download in several data formats. These include XML, ASCII MeSH, and MeSH/MARC. The entire vocabulary can be obtained without charge, and a number of smaller subsets are also available. Information about the specific formats and files is available. Format and file descriptions as well as download links are available.

• Ordering Printed MeSH

  The National Library of Medicine does not sell publications. The MeSH publication is available from the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Last updated: 18 December 2003
First published: 01 September 1999
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