Adrenergic Neurons (also known as Adrenergic Neuron, Neuron, Adrenergic): Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is EPINEPHRINE.

NIH MeSH · D059331Anatomy

Adrenergic Neurons

Also known asAdrenergic Neuron · Neuron, Adrenergic · Neurons, Adrenergic · Noradrenergic Neurons · Neuron, Noradrenergic · Neurons, Noradrenergic · Noradrenergic Neuron

Definition

Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is EPINEPHRINE.

MeSH classification

  • A08.675.100
  • A11.671.050

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Common questions about Adrenergic Neurons

What does Adrenergic Neurons mean in medicine?
Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is EPINEPHRINE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adrenergic Neurons known by any other names?
Yes. Adrenergic Neurons is also referred to as Adrenergic Neuron, Neuron, Adrenergic, Neurons, Adrenergic, Noradrenergic Neurons in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adrenergic Neurons sit in the medical classification?
Adrenergic Neurons falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.675.100, A11.671.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D059331) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗