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Deep Brain Stimulation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Deep Brain Stimulation
Tree Number(s)
E02.331.300
E04.190
Unique ID
D046690
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D046690
Annotation
coord with disease /‌ther
Scope Note
Therapy for MOVEMENT DISORDERS, especially PARKINSON DISEASE, that applies electricity via stereotactic implantation of ELECTRODES in specific areas of the BRAIN such as the THALAMUS. The electrodes are attached to a neurostimulator placed subcutaneously.
Entry Term(s)
Brain Stimulation, Deep
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
Previous Indexing
Electric Stimulation (1973-2004)
Electric Stimulation Therapy (1973-2004)
See Also
Electric Stimulation
Public MeSH Note
2005; for ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN see ELECTRIC STIMULATION 1997-2003
History Note
2005; for ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN use ELECTRIC STIMULATION 1997-2003
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2015/07/06
Deep Brain Stimulation Preferred
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain Related
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