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Neurodevelopmental Disorders MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Tree Number(s)
F03.625
Unique ID
D065886
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D065886
Scope Note
These are a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period. The disorders typically manifest early in development, often before the child enters grade school, and are characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. (From DSM-5).
Entry Term(s)
Child Mental Disorders
Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood
Mental Disorders Usually Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood or Adolescence
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Usually Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood or Adolescence
Public MeSH Note
2015; see MENTAL DISORDERS DIAGNOSED IN CHILDHOOD 1999-2014 and CHILD MENTAL DISORDERS 1998-1999
History Note
2015 (1998)
Date Introduced
2016/01/01
Last Updated
2021/05/10
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Preferred
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