Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Neural Prostheses

Medical devices which substitute for a nervous system function by electrically stimulating the nerves directly and monitoring the response to the electrical stimulation.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Medical devices which substitute for a nervous system function by electrically stimulating the nerves directly and monitoring the response to the electrical stimulation.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Neural Prosthesis
  • Prostheses, Neural
  • Prosthesis, Neural

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Prostheses and Implants (1977-2010)

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  1. E07w.305w.250w.319.381.500
  2. E07w.695w.202.381.500

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WL 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neural Prostheses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058117. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058117
  2. Neural Prostheses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73469968