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Swine MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Swine
Tree Number(s)
B01.050.150.900.649.313.500.880
Unique ID
D013552
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013552
Annotation
unspecified swine or pigs goes here; PIG, DOMESTIC see SUS SCROFA is available
Scope Note
Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).
Entry Term(s)
Phacochoerus
Pigs
Suidae
Wart Hogs
Warthogs
Registry Number
txid9821
Related Numbers
txid41425
Consider Also
consider also terms at HOG and PORCINE
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Swine Preferred
Warthogs Narrower
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