Achyrocline (also known as Achyroclines, Marcela): A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Members contain TERPENES and achyrofuran, a prenylated dibenzofuran (BENZOFURANS).

NIH MeSH · D036921Organisms

Achyrocline

Also known asAchyroclines · Marcela · Marcelas

Definition

A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Members contain TERPENES and achyrofuran, a prenylated dibenzofuran (BENZOFURANS).

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.100.041

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Common questions about Achyrocline

What does Achyrocline mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Members contain TERPENES and achyrofuran, a prenylated dibenzofuran (BENZOFURANS). 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 Achyrocline known by any other names?
Yes. Achyrocline is also referred to as Achyroclines, Marcela, Marcelas 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 Achyrocline sit in the medical classification?
Achyrocline falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.100.041). 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 (D036921) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗