Triticum (also known as Wheat, Triticum aestivum): A plant genus of the family POACEAE that is the source of EDIBLE GRAIN. A hybrid with rye (SECALE CEREALE) is called TRITICALE. The seed is ground into FLOUR and used to make BREAD, and is the source of WHEAT GERM AGGLUTININS.

NIH MeSH · D014908Organisms

Triticum

Also known asWheat · Triticum aestivum · Triticum vulgare · Triticum turgidum · Durum Wheat · Durum Wheats · Wheat, Durum · Triticum turgidum subsp. durum · Triticum durum · Triticum spelta

Definition

A plant genus of the family POACEAE that is the source of EDIBLE GRAIN. A hybrid with rye (SECALE CEREALE) is called TRITICALE. The seed is ground into FLOUR and used to make BREAD, and is the source of WHEAT GERM AGGLUTININS.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.822.918

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Common questions about Triticum

What does Triticum mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family POACEAE that is the source of EDIBLE GRAIN. A hybrid with rye (SECALE CEREALE) is called TRITICALE. The seed is ground into FLOUR and used to make BREAD, and is the source of WHEAT GERM AGGLUTININS. 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 Triticum known by any other names?
Yes. Triticum is also referred to as Wheat, Triticum aestivum, Triticum vulgare, Triticum turgidum 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 Triticum sit in the medical classification?
Triticum falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.822.918). 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 (D014908) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗