Autonomic Pathways (also known as Autonomic Pathway, Pathway, Autonomic): Nerves and plexuses of the autonomic nervous system. The central nervous system structures which regulate the autonomic nervous system are not included.

NIH MeSH · D017776Anatomy

Autonomic Pathways

Also known asAutonomic Pathway · Pathway, Autonomic · Pathways, Autonomic · Autonomic Nerves · Autonomic Nerve · Nerve, Autonomic · Nerves, Autonomic

Definition

Nerves and plexuses of the autonomic nervous system. The central nervous system structures which regulate the autonomic nervous system are not included.

MeSH classification

  • A08.800.050.050
  • A08.800.800.060

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Common questions about Autonomic Pathways

What does Autonomic Pathways mean in medicine?
Nerves and plexuses of the autonomic nervous system. The central nervous system structures which regulate the autonomic nervous system are not included. 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 Autonomic Pathways known by any other names?
Yes. Autonomic Pathways is also referred to as Autonomic Pathway, Pathway, Autonomic, Pathways, Autonomic, Autonomic Nerves 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 Autonomic Pathways sit in the medical classification?
Autonomic Pathways falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.800.050.050, A08.800.800.060). 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 (D017776) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗