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MeSH Heading: Stereocilia
Tree Number(s): A11.284.180.800
Unique ID: D059547
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D059547
Scope Note: Mechanosensing organelles of hair cells which respond to fluid motion or fluid pressure changes. They have various functions in many different animals, but are primarily used in hearing.
Entry Term(s): Stereocilium; Stereovilli
Previous Indexing: Cell Surface Extensions (1964-2011)
See Also: Hair Cells, Ampulla; Hair Cells, Auditory; Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner; Hair Cells, Auditory, Outer; Hair Cells, Vestibular
Public MeSH Note: 2012
History Note: 2012
Date Established: 2012/01/01
Date of Entry: 2011/06/24
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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