Anatomy

Sense Organs

Specialized organs adapted for the reception of stimuli by the NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Specialized organs adapted for the reception of stimuli by the NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Organ, Sense
  • Sense Organ
  • Sensory System
  • Sensory Systems
  • System, Sensory

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general: prefer specifics

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History Note

72

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Sensory (1966-1971)
  • Sensation (1966-1971)

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  1. A09w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sense Organs. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012679. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012679
  2. Sense Organs. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense_organ
  3. Sense Organs. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3355930