| nerve growth factor |
a naturally produced substance that has many roles in the maintenance of nerves and nerve cells, especially sensory ones. Synthetic, RECOMBINANT NGF is a proposed therapy for HIV- and drug-associated NEUROPATHIES.
Ãâó: www.gmhc.org/health/glossary3.html
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| nerve cell |
A type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body. The messages are sent by a weak electrical current. Also called a neuron
Ãâó: dictionary.rare-cancer.org/dictionary.php
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| nerve |
One or more fibers or bundles of fibers which form a part of a system in the body that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the spinal cord or brain and other body parts.
Ãâó: sportsmedicine.about.com/library/glossary/blglossa...
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| nerve |
In the PNS, a collection of axons.
Ãâó: www.ualberta.ca/~neuro/OnlineIntro/glossary.htm
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| nerve block |
An injection that causes numbness and weakness by preventing function of a nerve.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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