The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.

DUI

D032882 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0004722

Previous indexing

Cognition (1993-2002); Mental Processes (1978-1992)

History note

2003; use COGNITION 1993-2002

Public note

2003; see COGNITION 1993-2002