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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. neuromuscular disorders
  6. peripheral nervous system diseases
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. neuromuscular disorders
  6. peripheral nervous system diseases

Preferred term

peripheral nervous system diseases

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Diseases of the peripheral nerves external to the brain and spinal cord, which includes diseases of the nerve roots, ganglia, plexi, autonomic nerves, sensory nerves, and motor nerves.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • neuropathy
  • peripheral nerve diseases
  • peripheral nerve disorders
  • peripheral nervous system disorders
  • peripheral neuropathy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32979

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