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MeSH Heading: Taste Perception
Tree Number(s): F02.463.593.817
Unique ID: D055697
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055697
Annotation: differentiate from TASTE: TASTE PERCEPTION takes place in the brain, TASTE takes place in the mouth
Scope Note: The process by which the nature and meaning of gustatory stimuli are recognized and interpreted by the brain. The five basic classes of taste perception are salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami.
Entry Term(s): Gustatory Perception; Gustatory Response
NLM Classification #: WI 212
Previous Indexing: Taste (1964-2008)
Public MeSH Note: 2009
History Note: 2009
Date Established: 2009/01/01
Date of Entry: 2008/07/08
Revision Date: 2021/05/12

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Taste Perception MeSH Descriptor Data 2025