NIH MeSH · D013323Organisms
Strongylus
Definition
A genus of intestinal parasitic nematodes occurring in animals and man.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.500.500.294.400.968.710.700
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What does Strongylus mean in medicine?
A genus of intestinal parasitic nematodes occurring in animals and man. 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 Strongylus known by any other names?
Strongylus is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Strongylus sit in the medical classification?
Strongylus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.500.500.294.400.968.710.700). 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 (D013323) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗