NIH MeSH · D029760Organisms
Garcinia
Also known asGarcinias · Gamboge · Gamboges
Definition
A plant genus of the family CLUSIACEAE. Members contain XANTHONES.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.625.333
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What does Garcinia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family CLUSIACEAE. Members contain XANTHONES. 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 Garcinia known by any other names?
Yes. Garcinia is also referred to as Garcinias, Gamboge, Gamboges 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 Garcinia sit in the medical classification?
Garcinia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.625.333). 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 (D029760) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗