Phenomena and Processes

Neuroprotection

The physiological processes and techniques used by the body to prevent neuronal injury and degeneration in the central nervous system following acute disorders or as a result of chronic neurodegenerative diseases.

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Abstract

The physiological processes and techniques used by the body to prevent neuronal injury and degeneration in the central nervous system following acute disorders or as a result of chronic neurodegenerative diseases.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Neural Protection
  • Neuron Protection
  • Neuronal Protection
  • Protection, Neural
  • Protection, Neuron
  • Protection, Neuronal

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2016

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Tree Number

  1. G11.561.645w

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NLM Classification

WL 102

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neuroprotection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000066829. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000066829
  2. Neuroprotection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroprotection
  3. Neuroprotection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1981368