Concept information
Preferred term
nerve fibers
Type
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- nerve fibres
- peduncle (nerves)
In other languages
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Spanish
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fibras musgosas cerebelares
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pedúnculo (nervios)
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péndiulo (nervios)
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/14269
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