NIH MeSH · D063486Organisms
Acanthocheilonema
Also known asAcanthocheilonemas
Definition
A common genus of tropical filarial worms parasitic in humans and monkeys.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.463.043
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What does Acanthocheilonema mean in medicine?
A common genus of tropical filarial worms parasitic in humans and monkeys. 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 Acanthocheilonema known by any other names?
Yes. Acanthocheilonema is also referred to as Acanthocheilonemas 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 Acanthocheilonema sit in the medical classification?
Acanthocheilonema falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.463.043). 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 (D063486) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗