Nanocomposites (also known as Nanocomposite): Nanometer-scale composite structures composed of organic molecules intimately incorporated with inorganic molecules. (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechology Terms, 4th ed)

NIH MeSH · D053761Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Nanocomposites

Also known asNanocomposite

Definition

Nanometer-scale composite structures composed of organic molecules intimately incorporated with inorganic molecules. (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechology Terms, 4th ed)

MeSH classification

  • J01.637.512.150

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Common questions about Nanocomposites

What does Nanocomposites mean in medicine?
Nanometer-scale composite structures composed of organic molecules intimately incorporated with inorganic molecules. (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechology Terms, 4th ed) 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 Nanocomposites known by any other names?
Yes. Nanocomposites is also referred to as Nanocomposite 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 Nanocomposites sit in the medical classification?
Nanocomposites falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.637.512.150). 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 (D053761) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗