Multifunctional Nanoparticles (also known as Multifunctional Nanoparticle, Nanoparticle, Multifunctional): Nanoparticles that are engineered to have two or more physical properties.

NIH MeSH · D000080873Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Multifunctional Nanoparticles

Also known asMultifunctional Nanoparticle · Nanoparticle, Multifunctional · Nanoparticles, Multifunctional · Janus Particles · Janus Nanoparticle · Nanoparticle, Janus · Janus Nanoparticles · Two-Faced Nanoparticles · Two Faced Nanoparticles · Janus Particle · Particle, Janus · Two-Faced Nanoparticle

Definition

Nanoparticles that are engineered to have two or more physical properties.

MeSH classification

  • J01.637.512.600.525

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Common questions about Multifunctional Nanoparticles

What does Multifunctional Nanoparticles mean in medicine?
Nanoparticles that are engineered to have two or more physical properties. 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 Multifunctional Nanoparticles known by any other names?
Yes. Multifunctional Nanoparticles is also referred to as Multifunctional Nanoparticle, Nanoparticle, Multifunctional, Nanoparticles, Multifunctional, Janus Particles 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 Multifunctional Nanoparticles sit in the medical classification?
Multifunctional Nanoparticles falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.637.512.600.525). 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 (D000080873) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗