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Denervation MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Denervation
Tree Number(s)
E04.525.210
Unique ID
D003714
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003714
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific nerve /‌surg or /‌physiol or specific organ /‌innerv but MUSCLE DENERVATION is also available for coordination with specific muscle; NIM when a study technique
Scope Note
The resection or removal of the nerve to an organ or part.
Entry Term(s)
Laser Neurectomy
Neurectomy
Peripheral Neurectomy
Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(64)
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
2017/07/07
Denervation Preferred
Neurectomy Related
Peripheral Neurectomy Narrower
Radiofrequency Neurotomy Narrower
Laser Neurectomy Narrower
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