Adenoviridae (also known as Adenoviruses, Adenovirus): A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS) or both (ATADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases.

NIH MeSH · D000256Organisms

Adenoviridae

Also known asAdenoviruses · Adenovirus · Ichtadenovirus · Ichtadenoviruses

Definition

A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS) or both (ATADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases.

MeSH classification

  • B04.280.030

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Common questions about Adenoviridae

What does Adenoviridae mean in medicine?
A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS) or both (ATADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases. 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 Adenoviridae known by any other names?
Yes. Adenoviridae is also referred to as Adenoviruses, Adenovirus, Ichtadenovirus, Ichtadenoviruses 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 Adenoviridae sit in the medical classification?
Adenoviridae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.280.030). 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 (D000256) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗