NIH MeSH · D063546Anatomy
Apicoplasts
Also known asApicoplast · Apicomplexan Plastids · Apicomplexan Plastid · Plastid, Apicomplexan · Plastids, Apicomplexan
Definition
Non-photosynthetic plastids derived from RED ALGAE endosymbionts. They are found in species of the phylum APICOMPLEXA including PLASMODIUM MALARAIAE.
MeSH classification
- A11.284.430.214.190.875.700.069
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What does Apicoplasts mean in medicine?
Non-photosynthetic plastids derived from RED ALGAE endosymbionts. They are found in species of the phylum APICOMPLEXA including PLASMODIUM MALARAIAE. 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 Apicoplasts known by any other names?
Yes. Apicoplasts is also referred to as Apicoplast, Apicomplexan Plastids, Apicomplexan Plastid, Plastid, Apicomplexan 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 Apicoplasts sit in the medical classification?
Apicoplasts falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.284.430.214.190.875.700.069). 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 (D063546) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗