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Sexuality MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sexuality
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.802.975
G08.686.867
Unique ID
D019529
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019529
Annotation
human only
Scope Note
The sexual functions, activities, attitudes, and orientations of an individual. Sexuality, male or female, becomes evident at PUBERTY under the influence of gonadal steroids (TESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL), and social effects.
Previous Indexing
Sex Behavior (1974-1996)
See Also
Psychosexual Development
Public MeSH Note
1997; see SEX BEHAVIOR 1978-1996
History Note
1997; use SEX BEHAVIOR 1978-1996
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/13
Revision Date
2008/07/08
Sexuality Preferred
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