NIH MeSH · D064652Anatomy
Basal Bodies
Also known asBodies, Basal · Body, Basal · Basal Body · Kinetosomes · Kinetosome
Definition
Structures which form the base of FLAGELLA and CILIA. They contain nine triplets of MICROTUBULES that are arranged around the periphery and that serve as the nucleation center for AXONEME assembly.
MeSH classification
- A11.284.430.214.190.750.585.079
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What does Basal Bodies mean in medicine?
Structures which form the base of FLAGELLA and CILIA. They contain nine triplets of MICROTUBULES that are arranged around the periphery and that serve as the nucleation center for AXONEME assembly. 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 Basal Bodies known by any other names?
Yes. Basal Bodies is also referred to as Bodies, Basal, Body, Basal, Basal Body, Kinetosomes 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 Basal Bodies sit in the medical classification?
Basal Bodies falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.284.430.214.190.750.585.079). 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 (D064652) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗