Metal Nanoparticles (also known as Metal Nanoparticle, Nanoparticle, Metal): Nanoparticles produced from metals whose uses include biosensors, optics, and catalysts. In biomedical applications the particles frequently involve the noble metals, especially gold and silver.

NIH MeSH · D053768Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Metal Nanoparticles

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Definition

Nanoparticles produced from metals whose uses include biosensors, optics, and catalysts. In biomedical applications the particles frequently involve the noble metals, especially gold and silver.

MeSH classification

  • J01.637.512.600.500

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Common questions about Metal Nanoparticles

What does Metal Nanoparticles mean in medicine?
Nanoparticles produced from metals whose uses include biosensors, optics, and catalysts. In biomedical applications the particles frequently involve the noble metals, especially gold and silver. 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 Metal Nanoparticles known by any other names?
Yes. Metal Nanoparticles is also referred to as Metal Nanoparticle, Nanoparticle, Metal, Nanoparticles, Metal, Metallic Nanoparticles 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 Metal Nanoparticles sit in the medical classification?
Metal Nanoparticles falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.637.512.600.500). 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 (D053768) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗