List of MeSH codes (C15)

List of MeSH codes (C15) refers to a comprehensive categorization within the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) system, specifically focusing on the domain of Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases. MeSH is a hierarchical controlled vocabulary used for indexing articles for the PubMed database. It facilitates searching by assigning standardized headings to topics. The C15 category encompasses diseases related to the blood, blood-forming organs, and disorders involving the immune mechanism. This article provides an overview of the subcategories and specific MeSH codes under the C15 classification.

Overview

The C15 category is divided into several subcategories, each focusing on different aspects of hemic and lymphatic diseases. These include conditions affecting blood cells, the bone marrow, lymphatic system, as well as immunologic diseases and disorders of coagulation. The classification aids researchers, clinicians, and students in locating relevant literature in these areas.

Subcategories and Codes

Below is a list of subcategories and their corresponding MeSH codes within the C15 category:

Anemia

• C15.378 - Anemia: A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen transport.
  • C15.378.100 - Anemia, Aplastic
  • C15.378.190 - Anemia, Hemolytic
  • C15.378.420 - Anemia, Sickle Cell

Blood Coagulation Disorders

• C15.378.100 - Blood Coagulation Disorders: Disorders affecting the blood's ability to coagulate properly.
  • C15.378.100.150 - Hemophilia A
  • C15.378.100.450 - Von Willebrand Disease

Hemorrhagic Disorders

• C15.378.250 - Hemorrhagic Disorders: Conditions characterized by excessive bleeding or the inability to form blood clots properly.
  • C15.378.250.500 - Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic

Leukocyte Disorders

• C15.378.553 - Leukocyte Disorders: Disorders affecting white blood cells, which are crucial in the body's immune response.
  • C15.378.553.540 - Leukemia
  • C15.378.553.812 - Lymphoma

Lymphatic Diseases

• C15.604 - Lymphatic Diseases: Diseases affecting the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes and lymph vessels.
  • C15.604.315 - Lymphedema
  • C15.604.515 - Lymphoma

Thrombophilia

• C15.378.553.812 - Thrombophilia: A condition where there is a tendency to form clots in blood vessels.
  • C15.378.553.812.500 - Antiphospholipid Syndrome

See Also

• Medical Subject Headings
• PubMed
• Blood Diseases
• Immune System Diseases