NIH MeSH · D016877Chemicals and Drugs
Oxidants
Also known asOxidizing Agent · Agent, Oxidizing · Oxidant · Oxidizing Agents · Agents, Oxidizing
Definition
Electron-accepting molecules in chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred from one molecule to another (OXIDATION-REDUCTION).
MeSH classification
- D27.720.642
- D27.888.569.540
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Common questions about Oxidants
What does Oxidants mean in medicine?
Electron-accepting molecules in chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred from one molecule to another (OXIDATION-REDUCTION). 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 Oxidants known by any other names?
Yes. Oxidants is also referred to as Oxidizing Agent, Agent, Oxidizing, Oxidant, Oxidizing Agents 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 Oxidants sit in the medical classification?
Oxidants falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.720.642, D27.888.569.540). 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 (D016877) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗