NIH MeSH · D009815Organisms
Oesophagostomum
Also known asOesophagostomums
Definition
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily STRONGYLOIDEA, parasitic in the intestines of animals. The adults are usually free in the intestinal lumen; the larvae encyst in the wall.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.500.500.294.400.968.710.600
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What does Oesophagostomum mean in medicine?
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily STRONGYLOIDEA, parasitic in the intestines of animals. The adults are usually free in the intestinal lumen; the larvae encyst in the wall. 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 Oesophagostomum known by any other names?
Yes. Oesophagostomum is also referred to as Oesophagostomums 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 Oesophagostomum sit in the medical classification?
Oesophagostomum falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.500.500.294.400.968.710.600). 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 (D009815) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗