| Descriptor English: | Primates |
| Descriptor Spanish: | Primates |
| Descriptor Portuguese: | Primatas |
| Descriptor French: | Primates |
| Entry term(s): |
Primate |
| Tree number(s): |
B01.050.150.900.649.313.988 |
| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011323 |
| Scope note: | An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch. |
| Annotation: | general or unspecified; prefer specifics |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CL classification EM embryology GD growth & development GE genetics IM immunology IN injuries ME metabolism MI microbiology PH physiology PS parasitology PX psychology SU surgery UR urine VI virology |
| DeCS ID: | 11759 |
| Unique ID: | D011323 |
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents |
| Date Established: | 1966/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 2017/07/11 |
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ORGANISMS
Eukaryota [B01]Eukaryota
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Primates
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| Concept UI |
M0017579 |
| Scope note | An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch. |
| Preferred term | Primates |
| Entry term(s) |
Primate |
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