Meliaceae (also known as Guarea, Guareas): The mahogany plant family of the order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida.

NIH MeSH · D029582Organisms

Meliaceae

Also known asGuarea · Guareas · Trichilia · Trichilias · Sandoricum · Sandoricums · Dysoxylum · Dysoxylums · Khaya · Khayas · Swietenia · Swietenias

Definition

The mahogany plant family of the order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.715

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Common questions about Meliaceae

What does Meliaceae mean in medicine?
The mahogany plant family of the order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. 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 Meliaceae known by any other names?
Yes. Meliaceae is also referred to as Guarea, Guareas, Trichilia, Trichilias 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 Meliaceae sit in the medical classification?
Meliaceae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.715). 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 (D029582) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗