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MeSH Heading: Nerve Fibers
Tree Number(s): A08.675.542; A11.671.501
Unique ID: D009412
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009412
Annotation: do not confuse entry term MOSSY FIBERS, CEREBELLAR with MOSSY FIBERS, HIPPOCAMPAL
Scope Note: Slender processes of NEURONS, including the AXONS and their glial envelopes (MYELIN SHEATH). Nerve fibers conduct nerve impulses to and from the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Entry Term(s): Cerebellar Mossy Fibers; Mossy Fibers, Cerebellar
NLM Classification #: WL 102.5
Previous Indexing: Nerve Fibers, Myelinated (1969-1976); Neurons (1966-1976)
Public MeSH Note: 77
Online Note: search NERVE FIBERS, MYELINATED 1969-71 (as Prov)
History Note: 77(69-71)
Date Established: 1977/01/01
Date of Entry: 1976/05/03
Revision Date: 2014/06/13

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