Pathologic changes that occur in the axon and cell body of a neuron proximal to an axonal lesion. The process is characterized by central chromatolysis which features flattening and displacement of the nucleus, loss of Nissl bodies, and cellular edema. Central chromatolysis primarily occurs in lower motor neurons.

DUI

D012183 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0018971

History note

91(75); was see under NERVE DEGENERATION 1975-90; NISSL DEGENERATION was see NERVE DEGENERATION 1997, was heading 1975-96 (see under NERVE DEGENERATION 1975-90)

Online note

use NERVE DEGENERATION to search NISSL DEGENERATION 1975-97 & RETROGRADE DEGENERATION 1967-74

Public note

91; was see under NERVE DEGENERATION 1975-90; NISSL DEGENERATION was see NERVE DEGENERATION 1997, was heading 1975-96 (see under NERVE DEGENERATION 1975-90)