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MeSH Heading: Presynaptic Terminals
Tree Number(s): A08.675.542.145.750; A08.850.700; A11.284.149.165.420.780.700; A11.671.501.145.750
Unique ID: D017729
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017729
Scope Note: The distal terminations of axons which are specialized for the release of neurotransmitters. Also included are varicosities along the course of axons which have similar specializations and also release transmitters. Presynaptic terminals in both the central and peripheral nervous systems are included.
Entry Term(s): Axon Terminals; Nerve Endings, Presynaptic; Synaptic Boutons; Synaptic Terminals
Previous Indexing: Nerve Endings (1966-1993); Synapses (1966-1993)
Public MeSH Note: 94
History Note: 94
Date Established: 1994/01/01
Date of Entry: 1993/06/29
Revision Date: 2022/07/08

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Concept UI: M0026794
Scope Note: The distal terminations of axons which are specialized for the release of neurotransmitters. Also included are varicosities along the course of axons which have similar specializations and also release transmitters. Presynaptic terminals in both the central and peripheral nervous systems are included.
Terms: Presynaptic Terminals Preferred Term
Term UI T053029
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1994); Axon Terminals
Term UI T053025
Date08/28/1992
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1994); Nerve Endings, Presynaptic
Term UI T053026
Date01/11/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1994); Synaptic Boutons
Term UI T053027
Date08/28/1992
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1994); Synaptic Terminals
Term UI T053028
Date11/27/1992
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1994)

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