general or unspecified; prefer specifics; note entry term AUTONOMIC EFFECT: use only for the autonomic effect of a chemical substance
Scope Note
Agents affecting the function of, or mimicking the actions of, the autonomic nervous system and thereby having an effect on such processes as respiration, circulation, digestion, body temperature regulation, certain endocrine gland secretions, etc.
Entry Term(s)
Autonomic Drugs
Autonomic Effect
Autonomic Effects
Public MeSH Note
82; was AUTONOMIC DRUGS 1963-81
Online Note
use AUTONOMIC AGENTS to search AUTONOMIC DRUGS 1966-81
Agents affecting the function of, or mimicking the actions of, the autonomic nervous system and thereby having an effect on such processes as respiration, circulation, digestion, body temperature regulation, certain endocrine gland secretions, etc.
