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Endocrine System MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Endocrine System
Tree Number(s)
A06
Unique ID
D004703
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004703
Annotation
avoid: too general; prefer ENDOCRINE GLANDS; CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM; or NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS & their specifics
Scope Note
The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS.
Previous Indexing
Endocrine Glands (1966-1997)
Public MeSH Note
98
History Note
98; use explode 1967-97
Date Established
1998/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2005/07/13
Endocrine System Preferred
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