NIH MeSH · D000048Organisms
Acanthamoeba
Also known asAcanthamoebas
Definition
A genus of free-living soil amoebae that produces no flagellate stage. Its organisms are pathogens for several infections in humans and have been found in the eye, bone, brain, and respiratory tract.
MeSH classification
- B01.046.500.100.075.080
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Common questions about Acanthamoeba
What does Acanthamoeba mean in medicine?
A genus of free-living soil amoebae that produces no flagellate stage. Its organisms are pathogens for several infections in humans and have been found in the eye, bone, brain, and respiratory tract. 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 Acanthamoeba known by any other names?
Yes. Acanthamoeba is also referred to as Acanthamoebas 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 Acanthamoeba sit in the medical classification?
Acanthamoeba falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.046.500.100.075.080). 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 (D000048) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗