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Borderline Personality Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
A personality disorder marked by a pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. (DSM-IV)
Entry Version
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DIS
Entry Term(s)
Disorder, Borderline Personality
Personality Disorder, Borderline
NLM Classification #
WM 190.5.B5
Public MeSH Note
90; was see under PERSONALITY DISORDERS 1981-89
History Note
90(81); was see under PERSONALITY DISORDERS 1981-89
A personality disorder marked by a pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. (DSM-IV)