Nacre

"Nacre" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A biomineral consisting of layers of crystalized ARAGONITE, separated by interlamellar layers of organic matrix containing beta-CHITIN, and surrounded by an intercrystalline organic membrane of silk fibroin. Nacre is the iridescent substance better known as mother-of-pearl that is secreted by MOLLUSCS.

Descriptor ID	D060734
MeSH Number(s)	D01.146.275.500 D01.200.275.150.150.500 D01.578.200.500
Concept/Terms	Nacre Nacre Mother of Pearl

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Inorganic Chemicals [D01]
Calcium Compounds [D01.146]
Calcium Carbonate [D01.146.275]
Nacre [D01.146.275.500]
Carbon Compounds, Inorganic [D01.200]
Carbonic Acid [D01.200.275]
Carbonates [D01.200.275.150]
Calcium Carbonate [D01.200.275.150.150]
Nacre [D01.200.275.150.150.500]
Minerals [D01.578]
Calcium Carbonate [D01.578.200]
Nacre [D01.578.200.500]

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