Biomineralization (also known as Biomineralizations, Bioprecipitation): Process by which living organisms produce MINERALS that accumulate into hardened tissues (e.g., bones, teeth and shells), and cellular nanostructures that sequester away into macromolecules. Biosynthesized minerals include CALCIUM CARBONATE; FLUORO

NIH MeSH · D000077320Phenomena and Processes

Biomineralization

Also known asBiomineralizations · Bioprecipitation · Bioprecipitations · Biocrystallization · Biocrystallizations

Definition

Process by which living organisms produce MINERALS that accumulate into hardened tissues (e.g., bones, teeth and shells), and cellular nanostructures that sequester away into macromolecules. Biosynthesized minerals include CALCIUM CARBONATE; FLUOROAPATITE; HYDROXYAPATITE; and MAGNETITE.

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.092
  • G07.345.155
  • G07.345.500.325.377.625.050
  • G11.427.578.050

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Common questions about Biomineralization

What does Biomineralization mean in medicine?
Process by which living organisms produce MINERALS that accumulate into hardened tissues (e.g., bones, teeth and shells), and cellular nanostructures that sequester away into macromolecules. Biosynthesized minerals include CALCIUM CARBONATE; FLUOROAPATITE; HYDROXYAPATITE; and MAGNETITE. 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 Biomineralization known by any other names?
Yes. Biomineralization is also referred to as Biomineralizations, Bioprecipitation, Bioprecipitations, Biocrystallization 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 Biomineralization sit in the medical classification?
Biomineralization falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.092, G07.345.155, G07.345.500.325.377.625.050). 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 (D000077320) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗