Alleles (also known as Allele, Allelomorphs): Variant forms of the same gene, occupying the same locus on homologous CHROMOSOMES, and governing the variants in production of the same gene product.

NIH MeSH · D000483Phenomena and Processes

Alleles

Also known asAllele · Allelomorphs · Allelomorph

Definition

Variant forms of the same gene, occupying the same locus on homologous CHROMOSOMES, and governing the variants in production of the same gene product.

MeSH classification

  • G05.360.340.024.340.030

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Common questions about Alleles

What does Alleles mean in medicine?
Variant forms of the same gene, occupying the same locus on homologous CHROMOSOMES, and governing the variants in production of the same gene product. 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 Alleles known by any other names?
Yes. Alleles is also referred to as Allele, Allelomorphs, Allelomorph 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 Alleles sit in the medical classification?
Alleles falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G05.360.340.024.340.030). 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 (D000483) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗