Aberrant Crypt Foci (also known as Crypt Foci, Aberrant, Foci, Aberrant Crypt): Clusters of colonic crypts that appear different from the surrounding mucosa when visualized after staining. They are of interest as putative precursors to colorectal adenomas and potential biomarkers for colorectal carcinoma.

NIH MeSH · D058739Diseases

Aberrant Crypt Foci

Also known asCrypt Foci, Aberrant · Foci, Aberrant Crypt

Definition

Clusters of colonic crypts that appear different from the surrounding mucosa when visualized after staining. They are of interest as putative precursors to colorectal adenomas and potential biomarkers for colorectal carcinoma.

MeSH classification

  • C04.834.020

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What does Aberrant Crypt Foci mean in medicine?
Clusters of colonic crypts that appear different from the surrounding mucosa when visualized after staining. They are of interest as putative precursors to colorectal adenomas and potential biomarkers for colorectal carcinoma. 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 Aberrant Crypt Foci known by any other names?
Yes. Aberrant Crypt Foci is also referred to as Crypt Foci, Aberrant, Foci, Aberrant Crypt 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 Aberrant Crypt Foci sit in the medical classification?
Aberrant Crypt Foci falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.834.020). 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 (D058739) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗