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MeSH Heading: Self Mutilation
Tree Number(s): C26.780; F01.145.126.980.750
Unique ID: D012652
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012652
Annotation: SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR is also available
Scope Note: The act of injuring one's own body to the extent of cutting off or permanently destroying a limb or other essential part of a body.
Entry Term(s): Autotomy Human; Self Mutilating Behavior
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/05/12

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