NIH MeSH · D031002Organisms
Acer
Also known asAcers · Maple · Maples · Acer negundo · Acer negundos · negundos, Acer · Elder, Box · Box Elders · Elders, Box · Box Elder · Acer saccharum · Acer saccharums
Definition
A plant genus of the family SAPINDACEAE, best known for trees with palmately lobed leaves.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.885.056
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Common questions about Acer
What does Acer mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family SAPINDACEAE, best known for trees with palmately lobed leaves. 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 Acer known by any other names?
Yes. Acer is also referred to as Acers, Maple, Maples, Acer negundo 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 Acer sit in the medical classification?
Acer falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.885.056). 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 (D031002) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗