NIH MeSH · D053822Organisms
Ailuridae
Also known asAilurus · Pandas, Lesser · Lesser Panda · Lesser Pandas · Panda, Lesser
Definition
A family in the suborder Caniformia, Order CARNIVORA, comprised of one genus Ailurus, the lesser pandas.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.250.108
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What does Ailuridae mean in medicine?
A family in the suborder Caniformia, Order CARNIVORA, comprised of one genus Ailurus, the lesser pandas. 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 Ailuridae known by any other names?
Yes. Ailuridae is also referred to as Ailurus, Pandas, Lesser, Lesser Panda, Lesser Pandas 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 Ailuridae sit in the medical classification?
Ailuridae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.250.108). 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 (D053822) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗