NIH MeSH · D033441Disciplines and Occupations
Andrology
Definition
A scientific or medical discipline concerning the study of male reproductive biology, diseases of the male genital organs, and male infertility. Major areas of interest include ENDOCRINOLOGY; SPERMATOGENESIS; SEMEN ANALYSIS; FERTILIZATION; CONTRACEPTION; and CRYOPRESERVATION.
MeSH classification
- H02.403.763.500
Need clinical context, treatments, or patient-language explanation?
Ask GoDavaii AI about AndrologyRelated concepts
Common questions about Andrology
What does Andrology mean in medicine?
A scientific or medical discipline concerning the study of male reproductive biology, diseases of the male genital organs, and male infertility. Major areas of interest include ENDOCRINOLOGY; SPERMATOGENESIS; SEMEN ANALYSIS; FERTILIZATION; CONTRACEPTION; and CRYOPRESERVATION. 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 Andrology known by any other names?
Andrology 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 Andrology sit in the medical classification?
Andrology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.763.500). 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 Andrology?
For a plain-language explanation of Andrology - including symptoms, treatments and what it means for an Indian patient - ask GoDavaii's Health AI. It works in 22+ Indian languages, is free and needs no signup. Tap "Ask GoDavaii AI about Andrology" above.
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D033441) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗