Adansonia (also known as Adansonias, Baobab): A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE that is used for FOOD and MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL.

NIH MeSH · D035162Organisms

Adansonia

Also known asAdansonias · Baobab · Baobabs

Definition

A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE that is used for FOOD and MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.108

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Common questions about Adansonia

What does Adansonia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE that is used for FOOD and MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL. 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 Adansonia known by any other names?
Yes. Adansonia is also referred to as Adansonias, Baobab, Baobabs 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 Adansonia sit in the medical classification?
Adansonia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.108). 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 (D035162) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗