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Psychomotor Agitation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Psychomotor Agitation
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.350.600
C10.597.606.881.700
C23.888.592.350.600
C23.888.592.604.882.700
F01.145.126.050.625
F01.700.875.700
Unique ID
D011595
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011595
Annotation
do not confuse X ref AKATHISIA with AKATHISIA, DRUG-INDUCED: see note there
Scope Note
A feeling of restlessness associated with increased motor activity. This may occur as a manifestation of nervous system drug toxicity or other conditions.
Entry Term(s)
Agitation, Psychomotor
Akathisia
Excitement, Psychomotor
Psychomotor Hyperactivity
Psychomotor Restlessness
Restlessness
NLM Classification #
WM 197
Previous Indexing
Motor Activity (1968-1977)
Psychomotor Disorders (1969-1977)
Public MeSH Note
1978
History Note
1978
Entry Combination
chemically induced:Akathisia, Drug-Induced
Date Established
1978/01/01
Date of Entry
1977/05/13
Revision Date
2023/04/05
Psychomotor Agitation Preferred
Akathisia Narrower
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