NIH MeSH · D004594Disciplines and Occupations
Electrophysiology
Definition
The study of the generation and behavior of electrical charges in living organisms particularly the nervous system and the effects of electricity on living organisms.
MeSH classification
- H01.158.344.528
- H01.158.782.236
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Common questions about Electrophysiology
What does Electrophysiology mean in medicine?
The study of the generation and behavior of electrical charges in living organisms particularly the nervous system and the effects of electricity on living organisms. 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 Electrophysiology known by any other names?
Electrophysiology is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Electrophysiology sit in the medical classification?
Electrophysiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.344.528, H01.158.782.236). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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