Artificial Cells (also known as Cell, Artificial, Cells, Artificial): Chemically synthesized structures which functionally resemble natural cells.

NIH MeSH · D058045Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Artificial Cells

Also known asCell, Artificial · Cells, Artificial · Artificial Cell · Synthetic Cells · Cells, Synthetic · Cell, Synthetic · Synthetic Cell · Protocells · Protocell · Artificial Organelles · Artificial Organelle · Organelle, Artificial

Definition

Chemically synthesized structures which functionally resemble natural cells.

MeSH classification

  • J01.637.051.479.258
  • J01.637.087.500.254

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Common questions about Artificial Cells

What does Artificial Cells mean in medicine?
Chemically synthesized structures which functionally resemble natural cells. 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 Artificial Cells known by any other names?
Yes. Artificial Cells is also referred to as Cell, Artificial, Cells, Artificial, Artificial Cell, Synthetic Cells 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 Artificial Cells sit in the medical classification?
Artificial Cells falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.637.051.479.258, J01.637.087.500.254). 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 (D058045) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗