NIH MeSH · D000363Organisms
Agaricales
Also known asAgaricale · Mushrooms · Mushroom · Agaricaceae
Definition
An extensive order of basidiomycetous fungi whose fruiting bodies are commonly called mushrooms.
MeSH classification
- B01.300.179.100
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Common questions about Agaricales
What does Agaricales mean in medicine?
An extensive order of basidiomycetous fungi whose fruiting bodies are commonly called mushrooms. 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 Agaricales known by any other names?
Yes. Agaricales is also referred to as Agaricale, Mushrooms, Mushroom, Agaricaceae 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 Agaricales sit in the medical classification?
Agaricales falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.179.100). 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 (D000363) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗