NIH MeSH · D019178Organisms
Alfamovirus
Also known asAlfamoviruses
Definition
A genus of the family BROMOVIRIDAE with a wide host range. Transmission is by aphids and the type species is ALFALFA MOSAIC VIRUS.
MeSH classification
- B04.715.081.050
- B04.715.464.040
- B04.820.578.282.050
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Common questions about Alfamovirus
What does Alfamovirus mean in medicine?
A genus of the family BROMOVIRIDAE with a wide host range. Transmission is by aphids and the type species is ALFALFA MOSAIC VIRUS. 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 Alfamovirus known by any other names?
Yes. Alfamovirus is also referred to as Alfamoviruses 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 Alfamovirus sit in the medical classification?
Alfamovirus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.715.081.050, B04.715.464.040, B04.820.578.282.050). 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 (D019178) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗