Adenophorea (also known as Adenophoreas, Aphasmidia): A subclass of nematodes characterized by reduced or absent caudal papillae and an excretory system lacking lateral canals. Its organisms are usually infective to their final host.

NIH MeSH · D017157Organisms

Adenophorea

Also known asAdenophoreas · Aphasmidia · Aphasmidias

Definition

A subclass of nematodes characterized by reduced or absent caudal papillae and an excretory system lacking lateral canals. Its organisms are usually infective to their final host.

MeSH classification

  • B01.050.500.500.294.100

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Common questions about Adenophorea

What does Adenophorea mean in medicine?
A subclass of nematodes characterized by reduced or absent caudal papillae and an excretory system lacking lateral canals. Its organisms are usually infective to their final host. 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 Adenophorea known by any other names?
Yes. Adenophorea is also referred to as Adenophoreas, Aphasmidia, Aphasmidias 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 Adenophorea sit in the medical classification?
Adenophorea falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.500.500.294.100). 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 (D017157) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗