Amoebida (also known as Amoebidas, Amebida): An order of ameboid protozoa that is commonly uninucleate and possess mitochondria. Most organisms are nonpathogenic.

NIH MeSH · D016841Organisms

Amoebida

Also known asAmoebidas · Amebida · Amebidas

Definition

An order of ameboid protozoa that is commonly uninucleate and possess mitochondria. Most organisms are nonpathogenic.

MeSH classification

  • B01.046.500.100

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Common questions about Amoebida

What does Amoebida mean in medicine?
An order of ameboid protozoa that is commonly uninucleate and possess mitochondria. Most organisms are nonpathogenic. 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 Amoebida known by any other names?
Yes. Amoebida is also referred to as Amoebidas, Amebida, Amebidas 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 Amoebida sit in the medical classification?
Amoebida falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.046.500.100). 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 (D016841) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗