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MeSH Heading: Gambling
Tree Number(s): F01.145.722.408; F03.250.400
Unique ID: D005715
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005715
Scope Note: An activity distinguished primarily by an element of risk in trying to obtain a desired goal, e.g., playing a game of chance for money.
Entry Term(s): Gambling, Pathologic; Gambling, Pathological; Pathological Gambling
NLM Classification #: WM 192
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under RISK-TAKING 1979-90; was heading 1968-78
History Note: 91(79)68; was see under RISK-TAKING 1979-90; was heading 1968-78
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/30

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