Wallerian Degeneration

Degeneration of distal aspects of a nerve axon following injury to the cell body or proximal portion of the axon. The process is characterized by fragmentation of the axon and its MYELIN SHEATH.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.737.750

MeSH Unique ID: D014855

Entry Terms:

• Degeneration, Wallerian

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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
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Nerve Degeneration
Wallerian Degeneration