Agrostis (also known as Agrosti, Bentgrass): A plant genus of the family POACEAE.

NIH MeSH · D031703Organisms

Agrostis

Also known asAgrosti · Bentgrass · Bentgrasses

Definition

A plant genus of the family POACEAE.

MeSH classification

B01.875.800.575.912.250.822.044

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Common questions about Agrostis

What does Agrostis mean in medicine?

A plant genus of the family POACEAE. 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 Agrostis known by any other names?

Yes. Agrostis is also referred to as Agrosti, Bentgrass, Bentgrasses 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 Agrostis sit in the medical classification?

Agrostis falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.822.044). 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 (D031703) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗