Rivers

"Rivers" 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.

MeSH information

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Large natural streams of FRESH WATER formed by converging tributaries and which empty into a body of water (lake or ocean).

Descriptor ID	D045483
MeSH Number(s)	G01.311.750 G16.500.275.280.650 N06.230.232.650
Concept/Terms	Rivers Rivers River Streams Streams Stream

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Rivers".

Biological Sciences [G]
Physical Phenomena [G01]
Geological Phenomena [G01.311]
Rivers [G01.311.750]
Biological Phenomena [G16]
Ecological and Environmental Phenomena [G16.500]
Environment [G16.500.275]
Fresh Water [G16.500.275.280]
Rivers [G16.500.275.280.650]
Health Care [N]
Environment and Public Health [N06]
Environment [N06.230]
Fresh Water [N06.230.232]
Rivers [N06.230.232.650]

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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Rivers".

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