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Transvestism MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Transvestism
Tree Number(s)
F03.657.800
Unique ID
D014190
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014190
Scope Note
Disorder characterized by recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving cross-dressing in a heterosexual male. The fantasies, urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other areas of functioning. (from APA, DSM-IV, 1994)
Entry Term(s)
Transvestic Fetishism
NLM Classification #
WM 610
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2015/06/30
Transvestism Preferred
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