NIH MeSH · D065835Anatomy
Barrington's Nucleus
Also known asBarringtons Nucleus · Nucleus, Barrington's · Barrington Nucleus · Nucleus, Barrington
Definition
A nucleus in the pons with exon projections to the sacral parasympathetic nucleus associated with bladder control.
MeSH classification
- A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.067
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Common questions about Barrington's Nucleus
What does Barrington's Nucleus mean in medicine?
A nucleus in the pons with exon projections to the sacral parasympathetic nucleus associated with bladder control. 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 Barrington's Nucleus known by any other names?
Yes. Barrington's Nucleus is also referred to as Barringtons Nucleus, Nucleus, Barrington's, Barrington Nucleus, Nucleus, Barrington 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 Barrington's Nucleus sit in the medical classification?
Barrington's Nucleus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.067). 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 (D065835) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗