Acylation: The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule.

NIH MeSH · D000215Phenomena and Processes

Acylation

Definition

The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule.

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.012
  • G02.607.063
  • G03.040

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Common questions about Acylation

What does Acylation mean in medicine?
The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule. 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 Acylation known by any other names?
Acylation 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 Acylation sit in the medical classification?
Acylation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.012, G02.607.063, G03.040). 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 (D000215) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗