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Feathers MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Feathers
Tree Number(s)
A13.370
Unique ID
D005241
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005241
Scope Note
Flat keratinous structures found on the skin surface of birds. Feathers are made partly of a hollow shaft fringed with barbs. They constitute the plumage.
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66(63)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/07/11
Feathers Preferred
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