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MeSH Heading: Penile Erection
Tree Number(s): G08.686.784.717
Unique ID: D010410
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010410
Scope Note: The state of the PENIS when the erectile tissue becomes filled or swollen (tumid) with BLOOD and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. It is a complex process involving CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS; HORMONES; SMOOTH MUSCLES; and vascular functions.
Entry Term(s): Nocturnal Penile Tumescence; Penile Tumescence; Tumescence, Penile
NLM Classification #: WJ 790
Previous Indexing: Penis (1966-1985)
Public MeSH Note: 86
History Note: 86
Date Established: 1986/01/01
Date of Entry: 1985/06/06
Revision Date: 2016/06/17

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