NIH MeSH · D029912Organisms
Abrus
Also known asAbrus precatorius · Precatory Bean Plant · Bean Plants, Precatory · Plant, Precatory Bean · Plants, Precatory Bean · Precatory Bean Plants · Bean Plant, Precatory
Definition
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE whose members contain the highly toxic compound ABRIN.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.401.012
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Common questions about Abrus
What does Abrus mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE whose members contain the highly toxic compound ABRIN. 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 Abrus known by any other names?
Yes. Abrus is also referred to as Abrus precatorius, Precatory Bean Plant, Bean Plants, Precatory, Plant, Precatory Bean 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 Abrus sit in the medical classification?
Abrus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.401.012). 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 (D029912) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗