NIH MeSH · D012860Organisms
Skates, Fish
Also known asFish Skate · Fish Skates · Skate, Fish · Skates (Fish) · Skate (Fish) · Rajidae · Raja · Rays, Fish · Fish Ray · Fish Rays · Ray, Fish · Rays (Fish)
Definition
The common name for all members of the Rajidae family. Skates and rays are members of the same order (Rajiformes). Skates have weak electric organs.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.150.900.493.370.870
- B01.050.150.900.493.378.682
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What does Skates, Fish mean in medicine?
The common name for all members of the Rajidae family. Skates and rays are members of the same order (Rajiformes). Skates have weak electric organs. 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 Skates, Fish known by any other names?
Yes. Skates, Fish is also referred to as Fish Skate, Fish Skates, Skate, Fish, Skates (Fish) 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 Skates, Fish sit in the medical classification?
Skates, Fish falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.493.370.870, B01.050.150.900.493.378.682). 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 (D012860) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗