NIH MeSH · D020095Organisms
Absidia
Also known asAbsidias
Definition
A genus of zygomycetous fungi, family Mucoraceae, order MUCORALES, which sometimes causes infection in humans.
MeSH classification
- B01.300.300.500.030
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What does Absidia mean in medicine?
A genus of zygomycetous fungi, family Mucoraceae, order MUCORALES, which sometimes causes infection in humans. 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 Absidia known by any other names?
Yes. Absidia is also referred to as Absidias 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 Absidia sit in the medical classification?
Absidia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.300.500.030). 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 (D020095) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗