Organisms

Tetrahymena thermophila

A species of ciliate protozoa used in genetic and cytological research.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A species of ciliate protozoa used in genetic and cytological research.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Tetrahymena thermophilas
  • thermophilas, Tetrahymena

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate IM with CILIOPHORA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Tetrahymena (1978-1991)

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  1. B01w.043w.185w.650w.375w.750.850w.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tetrahymena thermophila. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016808. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016808
  2. Tetrahymena thermophila. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahymena_thermophila
  3. Tetrahymena thermophila. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4050875