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Nervous System Diseases > Autonomic Nervous System Diseases

Preferred term

Autonomic Nervous System Diseases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Diseases of the parasympathetic or sympathetic divisions of the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; which has components located in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Autonomic dysfunction may be associated with HYPOTHALAMIC DISEASES; BRAIN STEM disorders; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. Manifestations include impairments of vegetative functions including the maintenance of BLOOD PRESSURE; HEART RATE; pupil function; SWEATING; REPRODUCTIVE AND URINARY PHYSIOLOGY; and DIGESTION.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) Diseases
  • ANS Diseases
  • Autonomic Central Nervous System Diseases
  • Autonomic Diseases
  • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Central Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
  • Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System
  • Nervous System Diseases, Autonomic

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R5PT5WQ1-5

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