Acetylation (also known as Acetylations): Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)

NIH MeSH · D000107Phenomena and Processes

Acetylation

Also known asAcetylations

Definition

Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.012.052
  • G02.607.063.052
  • G03.040.052

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Related concepts

Acylation

The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule.

Aminoacylation

A reaction that introduces an aminoacyl group to a molecule. TRANSFER RNA AMINOACYLATION is the first step in GENETIC TRANSLATION.

Common questions about Acetylation

What does Acetylation mean in medicine?
Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed) 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 Acetylation known by any other names?
Yes. Acetylation is also referred to as Acetylations 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 Acetylation sit in the medical classification?
Acetylation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.012.052, G02.607.063.052, G03.040.052). 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 (D000107) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗