Selenomethionine (also known as Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylseleno)-, Selenomethionine, (R)-Isomer): Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.

NIH MeSH · D012645Chemicals and Drugs

Selenomethionine

Also known asButanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylseleno)- · Selenomethionine, (R)-Isomer · Selenomethionine Se 75 · Se 75, Selenomethionine · Radioselenomethionine · Selenomethionine, (S)-Isomer · Selenomethionine Hydrochloride, (S)-Isomer · Sethotope · Selenomethionine, (+,-)-Isomer

Definition

Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.

MeSH classification

  • D02.731.700
  • D02.886.030.676.900
  • D12.125.166.676.900

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Common questions about Selenomethionine

What does Selenomethionine mean in medicine?
Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination. 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 Selenomethionine known by any other names?
Yes. Selenomethionine is also referred to as Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylseleno)-, Selenomethionine, (R)-Isomer, Selenomethionine Se 75, Se 75, Selenomethionine 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 Selenomethionine sit in the medical classification?
Selenomethionine falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.731.700, D02.886.030.676.900, D12.125.166.676.900). 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 (D012645) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗