NIH MeSH · D031055Organisms
Alocasia
Also known asAlocasias · Alocasia macrorrhiza · Alocasia macrorrhizas · macrorrhizas, Alocasia · Taro, Giant · Giant Taro · Giant Taros · Taros, Giant
Definition
A plant genus of the family ARACEAE. Members contain beta-glucosidases and trypsin inhibitors.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.050.750.066
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Common questions about Alocasia
What does Alocasia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family ARACEAE. Members contain beta-glucosidases and trypsin inhibitors. 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 Alocasia known by any other names?
Yes. Alocasia is also referred to as Alocasias, Alocasia macrorrhiza, Alocasia macrorrhizas, macrorrhizas, Alocasia 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 Alocasia sit in the medical classification?
Alocasia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.050.750.066). 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 (D031055) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗