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MeSH Heading: Rotarod Performance Test
Tree Number(s): E05.017.449
Unique ID: D045442
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D045442
Scope Note: A performance test based on forced MOTOR ACTIVITY on a rotating rod, usually by a rodent. Parameters include the riding time (seconds) or endurance. Test is used to evaluate balance and coordination of the subjects, particular in experimental animal models for neurological disorders and drug effects.
Entry Term(s): Rotarod Assay; Rotarod Method; Rotarod Test
Previous Indexing: Motor Activity (1968-2003); Motor Skills (1967-2003)
Public MeSH Note: 2004
History Note: 2004
Date Established: 2004/01/01
Date of Entry: 2003/07/09
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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Concept UI: M0448235
Scope Note: A performance test based on forced MOTOR ACTIVITY on a rotating rod, usually by a rodent. Parameters include the riding time (seconds) or endurance. Test is used to evaluate balance and coordination of the subjects, particular in experimental animal models for neurological disorders and drug effects.
Terms: Rotarod Performance Test Preferred Term
Term UI T538319
Date04/16/2003
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2004); Rotarod Assay
Term UI T538321
Date04/16/2003
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2004); Rotarod Method
Term UI T538322
Date04/16/2003
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2004); Rotarod Test
Term UI T538320
Date04/16/2003
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2004)

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