NIH MeSH · D011783Named Groups
Quadruplets
Also known asQuadruplet
Definition
Four individuals derived from four FETUSES that were fertilized at or about the same time, developed in the UTERUS simultaneously, and born to the same mother.
MeSH classification
- M01.438.486
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Common questions about Quadruplets
What does Quadruplets mean in medicine?
Four individuals derived from four FETUSES that were fertilized at or about the same time, developed in the UTERUS simultaneously, and born to the same mother. 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 Quadruplets known by any other names?
Yes. Quadruplets is also referred to as Quadruplet 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 Quadruplets sit in the medical classification?
Quadruplets falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.438.486). 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 (D011783) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗