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Neurons MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Neurons
Tree Number(s)
A08.675
A11.671
Unique ID
D009474
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009474
Annotation
do not use as a substitute or synonym for BRAIN /‌cytol
Scope Note
The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Entry Term(s)
Nerve Cells
See Also
Neural Conduction
Public MeSH Note
NERVE CELLS was see under NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1963-74
Online Note
to search NERVE CELLS use NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1966-74
History Note
NERVE CELLS was see under NEUROGLIA & NEURONS 1963-74
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Neurons Preferred
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