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Oppositional Defiant Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Tree Number(s)
F03.625.094.475
Unique ID
D000096865
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000096865
Scope Note
A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that develops in childhood and is characterized as recurrent disobedient, overall negative or agitated mood, a quarrelsome attitude or being vengeful toward authority figures. Unlike in conduct disorder defiant behaviors in oppositional defiant disorders typically do not involve aggression, destruction, theft, or deceit. Oppositional defiant disorder, CONDUCT DISORDER and ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER sometimes co-occur.
Entry Version
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DIS
Public MeSH Note
2024; see Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders 1998-2023
History Note
2024
Date Introduced
2024/01/01
Last Updated
2024/01/01
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Preferred
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