Abelmoschus (also known as Abelmoschus esculentus, Okra): A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE, order Malvales, subclass Dilleniidae, of which okra is best known example.

NIH MeSH · D028483Organisms

Abelmoschus

Also known asAbelmoschus esculentus · Okra · Okras

Definition

A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE, order Malvales, subclass Dilleniidae, of which okra is best known example.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.100

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Common questions about Abelmoschus

What does Abelmoschus mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE, order Malvales, subclass Dilleniidae, of which okra is best known example. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abelmoschus known by any other names?
Yes. Abelmoschus is also referred to as Abelmoschus esculentus, Okra, Okras in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abelmoschus sit in the medical classification?
Abelmoschus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D028483) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗