NIH MeSH · D016573Chemicals and Drugs
Agrochemicals
Also known asAgrochemical · Agrichemical · Chemicals, Agricultural · Agricultural Chemicals · Agrichemicals · Agricultural Chemical · Chemical, Agricultural
Definition
Chemicals used in agriculture. These include pesticides, fumigants, fertilizers, plant hormones, steroids, antibiotics, mycotoxins, etc.
MeSH classification
- D27.720.031
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Common questions about Agrochemicals
What does Agrochemicals mean in medicine?
Chemicals used in agriculture. These include pesticides, fumigants, fertilizers, plant hormones, steroids, antibiotics, mycotoxins, etc. 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 Agrochemicals known by any other names?
Yes. Agrochemicals is also referred to as Agrochemical, Agrichemical, Chemicals, Agricultural, Agricultural Chemicals 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 Agrochemicals sit in the medical classification?
Agrochemicals falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.720.031). 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 (D016573) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗