Acinetobacter (also known as Herellea, Mima): A genus of gram-negative bacteria of the family MORAXELLACEAE, found in soil and water and of uncertain pathogenicity.

NIH MeSH · D000150Organisms

Acinetobacter

Also known asHerellea · Mima

Definition

A genus of gram-negative bacteria of the family MORAXELLACEAE, found in soil and water and of uncertain pathogenicity.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.400.425.537.050
  • B03.660.250.530.050

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Common questions about Acinetobacter

What does Acinetobacter mean in medicine?
A genus of gram-negative bacteria of the family MORAXELLACEAE, found in soil and water and of uncertain pathogenicity. 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 Acinetobacter known by any other names?
Yes. Acinetobacter is also referred to as Herellea, Mima 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 Acinetobacter sit in the medical classification?
Acinetobacter falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.400.425.537.050, B03.660.250.530.050). 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 (D000150) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗