Anatomy

Supraoptic Nucleus

Hypothalamic nucleus overlying the beginning of the OPTIC TRACT.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Hypothalamic nucleus overlying the beginning of the OPTIC TRACT.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Nucleus Supraopticus
  • Supraoptic Nucleus of Hypothalamus
  • Hypothalamus Supraoptic Nucleus
  • Nucleus, Supraoptic
  • Supraopticus, Nucleus
  • Accessory Supraoptic Group
  • Accessory Supraoptic Groups
  • Group, Accessory Supraoptic
  • Groups, Accessory Supraoptic
  • Supraoptic Group, Accessory
  • Supraoptic Groups, Accessory

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

83(75); was see under HYPOTHALAMUS 1975-82

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.180w.497w.342.650w
  2. A08w.186w.211w.200w.317w.357w.342.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Supraoptic Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013495. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013495
  2. Supraoptic Nucleus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supraoptic_nucleus
  3. Supraoptic Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q492272