Amphibians (also known as Amphibian, Amphibia): VERTEBRATES belonging to the class amphibia such as frogs, toads, newts and salamanders that live in a semiaquatic environment.

NIH MeSH · D000663Organisms

Amphibians

Also known asAmphibian · Amphibia

Definition

VERTEBRATES belonging to the class amphibia such as frogs, toads, newts and salamanders that live in a semiaquatic environment.

MeSH classification

  • B01.050.150.900.090

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Common questions about Amphibians

What does Amphibians mean in medicine?
VERTEBRATES belonging to the class amphibia such as frogs, toads, newts and salamanders that live in a semiaquatic environment. 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 Amphibians known by any other names?
Yes. Amphibians is also referred to as Amphibian, Amphibia 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 Amphibians sit in the medical classification?
Amphibians falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.090). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Amphibians?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000663) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗