Axoneme (also known as Axonemes): A bundle of MICROTUBULES and MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS forming the core of each CILIUM or FLAGELLUM. In most eukaryotic cilia or flagella, an axoneme shaft has 20 microtubules arranged in nine doublets and two singlets.

NIH MeSH · D054468Anatomy

Axoneme

Also known asAxonemes

Definition

MeSH classification

A11.284.430.214.190.750.602.309

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What does Axoneme mean in medicine?

A bundle of MICROTUBULES and MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS forming the core of each CILIUM or FLAGELLUM. In most eukaryotic cilia or flagella, an axoneme shaft has 20 microtubules arranged in nine doublets and two singlets. 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 Axoneme known by any other names?

Yes. Axoneme is also referred to as Axonemes 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 Axoneme sit in the medical classification?

Axoneme falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.284.430.214.190.750.602.309). 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 (D054468) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗