Anatomy

Vibrissae

Stiff hairs projecting from the face around the nose of most mammals, acting as touch receptors.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Stiff hairs projecting from the face around the nose of most mammals, acting as touch receptors.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Whiskers
  • Whisker

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Aspects Covered

21 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

85

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Previous Indexing

  • Afferent Pathways (1976-1984)
  • Hair (1966-1984)
  • Mechanoreceptors (1971-1984)

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Tree Number

  1. A13.950w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vibrissae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014738. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014738
  2. Vibrissae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskers
  3. Vibrissae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q913572