NIH MeSH · D048248Organisms
Acanthamoeba castellanii
Also known asAcanthamoeba castellanius · castellanius, Acanthamoeba
Definition
A species of free-living soil amoebae in the family Acanthamoebidae. It can cause ENCEPHALITIS and KERATITIS in humans.
MeSH classification
- B01.046.500.100.075.080.150
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Common questions about Acanthamoeba castellanii
What does Acanthamoeba castellanii mean in medicine?
A species of free-living soil amoebae in the family Acanthamoebidae. It can cause ENCEPHALITIS and KERATITIS 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 Acanthamoeba castellanii known by any other names?
Yes. Acanthamoeba castellanii is also referred to as Acanthamoeba castellanius, castellanius, Acanthamoeba 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 castellanii sit in the medical classification?
Acanthamoeba castellanii falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.046.500.100.075.080.150). 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 (D048248) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗