Disciplines and Occupations

Microbial Genetics

A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Genetics, Microbial
  • Genetic, Microbial
  • Microbial Genetic

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, economics, education, ethics, history, immunology, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

specialty; general and unspecified only: prefer /genet with specific microbes

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History Note

68

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Previous Indexing

  • Genetics (1966-1967)

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  1. H01w.158w.273w.343w.330w
  2. H01w.158w.273w.540w.367w

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NLM Classification

QW 46

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microbial Genetics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005827. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005827
  2. Microbial Genetics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_genetics
  3. Microbial Genetics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3634109