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Autonomic Denervation

Medical Definition:	The removal or interruption of some part of the autonomic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.
Guide Notes:	do not use /util except by MeSH definition; coord IM with specific nerve /surg or plexus /surg (IM or NIM)
Previously Indexed:	Denervation (1966-1993),Sympathectomy (1989-1993)

Autonomic Denervation Categories.

	Parasympathectomy - The removal or interruption of some part of the parasympathetic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.
	Sympathectomy - The removal or interruption of some part of the sympathetic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.

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