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Ovarian Torsion MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Ovarian Torsion
Tree Number(s)
C12.050.351.500.056.630.728
C12.100.250.056.630.728
C19.391.630.728
C23.300.970.625
Unique ID
D000082843
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000082843
Scope Note
A condition that occurs when an ovary twists around the ligaments that hold it in place. This twisting can cut off blood flow. It usually affects only one ovary.
Entry Term(s)
Adnexal Torsion
Previous Indexing
Ovarian Diseases (1966-2020)
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Established
2021/01/01
Date of Entry
2020/07/07
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Ovarian Torsion Preferred
Adnexal Torsion Related
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