Cell Biology (also known as Biologies, Cell, Biology, Cell): The study of the structure, behavior, growth, reproduction, and pathology of cells; and the function and chemistry of cellular components.

NIH MeSH · D003585Disciplines and Occupations

Cell Biology

Also known asBiologies, Cell · Biology, Cell · Cell Biologies · Cellular Biology · Biologies, Cellular · Biology, Cellular · Cellular Biologies

Definition

The study of the structure, behavior, growth, reproduction, and pathology of cells; and the function and chemistry of cellular components.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.100.433
  • H01.158.273.160

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Common questions about Cell Biology

What does Cell Biology mean in medicine?
The study of the structure, behavior, growth, reproduction, and pathology of cells; and the function and chemistry of cellular components. 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 Cell Biology known by any other names?
Yes. Cell Biology is also referred to as Biologies, Cell, Biology, Cell, Cell Biologies, Cellular Biology 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 Cell Biology sit in the medical classification?
Cell Biology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.100.433, H01.158.273.160). 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 (D003585) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗