NIH MeSH · D041801Organisms
Acidiphilium
Definition
A genus in the family ACETOBACTERACEAE consisting of chemoorganotrophic, straight rods with rounded ends. They are aerobic and acidophilic.
MeSH classification
- B03.440.400.425.100.110
- B03.660.050.755.050.020
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Common questions about Acidiphilium
What does Acidiphilium mean in medicine?
A genus in the family ACETOBACTERACEAE consisting of chemoorganotrophic, straight rods with rounded ends. They are aerobic and acidophilic. 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 Acidiphilium known by any other names?
Acidiphilium is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Acidiphilium sit in the medical classification?
Acidiphilium falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.400.425.100.110, B03.660.050.755.050.020). 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 (D041801) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗