Acinonyx (also known as Cheetahs, Cheetah): A genus of long-legged, swift-moving felines (FELIDAE) from Africa (and formerly Asia) about the size of a small leopard.

NIH MeSH · D002612Organisms

Acinonyx

Also known asCheetahs · Cheetah

Definition

A genus of long-legged, swift-moving felines (FELIDAE) from Africa (and formerly Asia) about the size of a small leopard.

MeSH classification

B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.377.750.030

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Common questions about Acinonyx

What does Acinonyx mean in medicine?

A genus of long-legged, swift-moving felines (FELIDAE) from Africa (and formerly Asia) about the size of a small leopard. 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 Acinonyx known by any other names?

Yes. Acinonyx is also referred to as Cheetahs, Cheetah 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 Acinonyx sit in the medical classification?

Acinonyx falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.377.750.030). 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 (D002612) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗