There are more than 26,000 diseases cataloged in MalaCards under anatomical categories.
Based on the information provided from MalaCards, the number of diseases exceeds 26,000. These are categorized under 18 major anatomical areas, reflecting diseases of all parts of the body from blood and bones to the immune system, muscles, and reproductive organs. Each disease is also classified under a global category in MalaCards, meaning that each of the 26,000+ diseases are classified twice, under the anatomical and the global systems.
Here’s a breakdown of what this means:
- Anatomical Categories: Diseases are grouped based on the body system or organ they affect.
- This includes 18 major categories.
- These categories cover all major areas of the human body.
- Examples include diseases affecting:
- Blood
- Bones
- Immune System
- Muscles
- Reproductive System
- Global Categories: Each disease is also classified under an alternative global category within MalaCards.
- Total Diseases: The reference specifically states that this collection includes more than 26,000 diseases.
It's important to note that the number of identified diseases is constantly changing with ongoing research and medical advancements. While the MalaCards data from 2018 offers a solid benchmark, current counts might be higher.
The provided data does not specify the exact number, only a lower bound. Therefore, we can say with certainty that there are more than 26,000 categorized diseases in MalaCards but do not know the exact number.
