Organisms

Alligators and Crocodiles

Large, long-tailed reptiles, including caimans, of the order Loricata.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Large, long-tailed reptiles, including caimans, of the order Loricata.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Crocodiles and Alligators
  • Alligators
  • Caimans
  • Caymans
  • Crocodiles
  • Alligator
  • Caiman
  • Cayman
  • Crocodile

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under REPTILES 1975-90

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.833w.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alligators and Crocodiles. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000489. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000489
  2. Alligators and Crocodiles. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69378023