Alicyclobacillus: A genus of GRAM-POSITIVE ENDOSPORE-FORMING RODS, in the family Alicyclobacillaceae, containing a unique lipid in their membranes.

NIH MeSH · D056450Organisms

Alicyclobacillus

Definition

A genus of GRAM-POSITIVE ENDOSPORE-FORMING RODS, in the family Alicyclobacillaceae, containing a unique lipid in their membranes.

MeSH classification

  • B03.300.390.400.80
  • B03.353.500.050
  • B03.510.100.050
  • B03.510.415.400.078
  • B03.510.460.410.80

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Common questions about Alicyclobacillus

What does Alicyclobacillus mean in medicine?
A genus of GRAM-POSITIVE ENDOSPORE-FORMING RODS, in the family Alicyclobacillaceae, containing a unique lipid in their membranes. 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 Alicyclobacillus known by any other names?
Alicyclobacillus is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Alicyclobacillus sit in the medical classification?
Alicyclobacillus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.300.390.400.80, B03.353.500.050, B03.510.100.050). 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 (D056450) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗