NIH MeSH · D000364Organisms
Agaricus
Definition
A basidiomycetous fungal genus of the family Agaricaceae, order Agaricales, which includes the field mushroom (A. campestris) and the commercial mushroom (A. bisporus).
MeSH classification
- B01.300.179.100.105
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Agaricales
An extensive order of basidiomycetous fungi whose fruiting bodies are commonly called mushrooms.
Agrocybe
A genus of saprobic mushrooms in the family Bolbitiaceae that grow in grass, dung, garden mulch, or in woods.
Amanita
A genus of fungi of the family Agaricaceae, order Agaricales; most species are poisonous.
Common questions about Agaricus
What does Agaricus mean in medicine?
A basidiomycetous fungal genus of the family Agaricaceae, order Agaricales, which includes the field mushroom (A. campestris) and the commercial mushroom (A. bisporus). 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 Agaricus known by any other names?
Agaricus 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 Agaricus sit in the medical classification?
Agaricus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.179.100.105). 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 (D000364) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗