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Molecular Conformation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Molecular Conformation
Tree Number(s)
G02.111.570.820
Unique ID
D008968
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008968
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
Scope Note
The characteristic three-dimensional shape of a molecule.
Entry Version
MOL CONFORMATION
Entry Term(s)
3D Molecular Structure
Configuration, Molecular
Molecular Configuration
Molecular Structure, Three Dimensional
Three Dimensional Molecular Structure
NLM Classification #
QU 34
See Also
Models, Molecular
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/23
Molecular Conformation Preferred
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