NIH MeSH · D028202Organisms
Abies
Also known asAby · Fir Tree · Fir Trees · Tree, Fir · Trees, Fir · Abies balsamea · Abies balsameas · balsameas, Abies · Balsam Fir · Balsam Firs · Firs, Balsam · Fir, Balsam
Definition
A plant genus in the family PINACEAE, order Pinales, class Pinopsida, division Coniferophyta. Balm of Gilead is a common example.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.625.875.033
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What does Abies mean in medicine?
A plant genus in the family PINACEAE, order Pinales, class Pinopsida, division Coniferophyta. Balm of Gilead is a common 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 Abies known by any other names?
Yes. Abies is also referred to as Aby, Fir Tree, Fir Trees, Tree, Fir 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 Abies sit in the medical classification?
Abies falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.625.875.033). 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 (D028202) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗