NIH MeSH · D000074764Organisms
Alethinophidia
Also known asAlethinophidias
Definition
An infraorder of snakes in the order Serpentes that includes all snakes except blind snakes and thread snakes.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.150.900.833.672.125
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Common questions about Alethinophidia
What does Alethinophidia mean in medicine?
An infraorder of snakes in the order Serpentes that includes all snakes except blind snakes and thread snakes. 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 Alethinophidia known by any other names?
Yes. Alethinophidia is also referred to as Alethinophidias 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 Alethinophidia sit in the medical classification?
Alethinophidia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.833.672.125). 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 (D000074764) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗