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Polyneuropathies MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Polyneuropathies
Tree Number(s)
C10.668.829.800
Unique ID
D011115
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011115
Scope Note
Diseases of multiple peripheral nerves simultaneously. Polyneuropathies usually are characterized by symmetrical, bilateral distal motor and sensory impairment with a graded increase in severity distally. The pathological processes affecting peripheral nerves include degeneration of the axon, myelin or both. The various forms of polyneuropathy are categorized by the type of nerve affected (e.g., sensory, motor, or autonomic), by the distribution of nerve injury (e.g., distal vs. proximal), by nerve component primarily affected (e.g., demyelinating vs. axonal), by etiology, or by pattern of inheritance.
Entry Term(s)
Polyneuropathy, Acquired
Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness
Polyneuropathy, Familial
Polyneuropathy, Inherited
Polyneuropathy, Motor
NLM Classification #
WL 520
Public MeSH Note
2000; see POLYNEURITIS 1966-1999
History Note
2000(1966)
Date Established
2000/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/09
Polyneuropathies Preferred
Polyneuropathy, Acquired Narrower
Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness Narrower
Polyneuropathy, Familial Narrower
Polyneuropathy, Motor Narrower
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