Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans (also known as Thiobacillus thiooxidans): A strictly autotrophic species of bacteria that oxidizes sulfur and thiosulfate to sulfuric acid. It was formerly called Thiobacillus thiooxidans.

NIH MeSH · D013856Organisms

Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans

Also known asThiobacillus thiooxidans

Definition

A strictly autotrophic species of bacteria that oxidizes sulfur and thiosulfate to sulfuric acid. It was formerly called Thiobacillus thiooxidans.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.400.425.103.800
  • B03.660.250.015.800

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Related concepts

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Common questions about Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans

What does Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans mean in medicine?
A strictly autotrophic species of bacteria that oxidizes sulfur and thiosulfate to sulfuric acid. It was formerly called Thiobacillus thiooxidans. 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 Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans known by any other names?
Yes. Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans is also referred to as Thiobacillus thiooxidans 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 Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans sit in the medical classification?
Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.400.425.103.800, B03.660.250.015.800). 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 (D013856) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗