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Median Eminence MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Median Eminence
Tree Number(s)
A06.688.178.750
A06.688.357.500
A08.186.211.180.497.352.435.249
A08.186.211.200.317.357.352.435.249
A08.713.049.750
A08.713.357.500
Unique ID
D008473
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008473
Annotation
diseases: coordinate IM with BRAIN DISEASES (IM)
Scope Note
Raised area at the infundibular region of the HYPOTHALAMUS at the floor of the BRAIN, ventral to the THIRD VENTRICLE and adjacent to the ARCUATE NUCLEUS OF HYPOTHALAMUS. It contains the terminals of hypothalamic neurons and the capillary network of hypophyseal portal system, thus serving as a neuroendocrine link between the brain and the PITUITARY GLAND.
Entry Term(s)
Eminentia Mediana
Medial Eminence
Public MeSH Note
83; was see under HYPOTHALAMO-HYPOPHYSEAL SYSTEM 1974-82
History Note
83(75); was see under HYPOTHALAMO-HYPOPHYSEAL SYSTEM 1974-82
Date Established
1983/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2018/06/30
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