# bibliography of medicine

> list of works, documents, and other publications on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine

**Wikidata**: [Q70330278](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70330278)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bibliography-of-medicine

## Summary
A bibliography of medicine is a curated list of works, documents, and other publications that focus on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine. It functions as a specialized bibliography that collects and organizes published material relevant to medical research, practice, and education.

## Key Facts
- Bibliography of medicine is a subclass of the academic discipline "bibliography" (the study and listing of books and publications).  
- UMLS Concept Unique Identifier (CUI) for "bibliography of medicine" is C0005360 (UMLS reference metadata includes P813: 2023-05-24).  
- Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptor ID: D001635, labeled "Bibliography of Medicine" (MeSH record UI: D001635).  
- MeSH tree codes associated with bibliography of medicine: L01.462.500.682.099.308 (qualifier: bibliography) and L01.462.750.183.224 (qualifier: bibliography).  
- The entity is described on Wikidata as a "list of works, documents and other publications on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine."  
- Parent class "bibliography" has a sitelink count of 84 in the provided source metadata.

## FAQs
### Q: What is included in a bibliography of medicine?
A: It includes lists of works, documents, and other publications that focus on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine.

### Q: How is "bibliography of medicine" classified in biomedical vocabularies?
A: It is classified as a subclass of bibliography, has MeSH descriptor ID D001635, and MeSH tree codes L01.462.500.682.099.308 and L01.462.750.183.224. It also has UMLS CUI C0005360.

### Q: Where can I find the authoritative MeSH record for this term?
A: The MeSH record for "Bibliography of Medicine" is indexed under descriptor ID D001635 (MeSH record UI: D001635), available at https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D001635.

## Why It Matters
A bibliography of medicine compiles and organizes published medical literature in a focused, subject-specific way. By collecting works, documents, and publications related to medicine, it creates a targeted resource for locating relevant literature, tracking topics of interest, and supporting research, education, and professional practice in the medical field. Its formal recognition in controlled vocabularies — including a MeSH descriptor (D001635) and a UMLS concept identifier (C0005360) — enables consistent indexing, retrieval, and interoperability across biomedical databases and information systems. As a subclass of the broader academic discipline of bibliography, it adapts bibliographic methods specifically to medical content, aiding scholars, librarians, clinicians, and information professionals who need dependable lists and organized access to medical publications.

## Notable For
- Having an established MeSH descriptor (D001635) specifically named "Bibliography of Medicine."  
- Being represented in UMLS with CUI C0005360, enabling integration with biomedical terminologies.  
- Inclusion under MeSH tree hierarchies with two specific tree codes (L01.462.500.682.099.308 and L01.462.750.183.224) qualified as bibliography.  
- Explicit classification as a subclass of the academic discipline "bibliography."

## Body
### Definition
- A bibliography of medicine is defined as a list of works, documents, and other publications on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine.  
- It is a specialized form of bibliography focusing on medical content.

### Classification and Parentage
- Subclass of: bibliography (the academic discipline that studies and lists books and publications).  
- Parent metadata notes: the class "bibliography" has a sitelink count of 84 in the provided source metadata.

### Controlled Vocabulary Identifiers
- MeSH descriptor ID: D001635.  
  - MeSH label: "Bibliography of Medicine".  
  - MeSH record UI link: https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D001635.  
- MeSH tree codes:  
  - L01.462.500.682.099.308 (qualifier: bibliography).  
  - L01.462.750.183.224 (qualifier: bibliography).  
- UMLS: Concept Unique Identifier C0005360.  
  - UMLS reference metadata includes P813: 2023-05-24 and additional provenance identifiers in the provided source.

### Scope and Content
- Covers works, documents, and other publications specifically about medical topics.  
- Serves as a bibliographic resource for materials of interest to the medical field.

### Source Description
- Wikidata description provided: "list of works, documents and other publications on medical subjects and topics of interest to the field of medicine."  
- MeSH and UMLS entries supply standardized identifiers to support indexing and retrieval in biomedical information systems.

## References

1. [Source](https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D001635)
2. UMLS 2023