NIH MeSH · D000164Organisms
Acremonium
Also known asAcremoniums · Cephalosporium · Cephalosporiums
Definition
A mitosporic fungal genus with many reported ascomycetous teleomorphs. Cephalosporin antibiotics are derived from this genus.
MeSH classification
- B01.300.381.025
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Common questions about Acremonium
What does Acremonium mean in medicine?
A mitosporic fungal genus with many reported ascomycetous teleomorphs. Cephalosporin antibiotics are derived from this genus. 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 Acremonium known by any other names?
Yes. Acremonium is also referred to as Acremoniums, Cephalosporium, Cephalosporiums 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 Acremonium sit in the medical classification?
Acremonium falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.381.025). 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 (D000164) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗