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Loneliness MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Loneliness
Tree Number(s)
F01.470.713
I01.880.853.748.435
Unique ID
D008132
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008132
Scope Note
The state of feeling sad or dejected as a result of lack of companionship or being separated from others.
Entry Term(s)
Homesickness
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under SOCIAL ISOLATION 1973-90; for HOMESICKNESS see ANXIETY, SEPARATION 1975-97; see EMOTIONS 1963-74
History Note
91(73); see SOCIAL ISOLATION 1973-90; HOMESICKNESS see ANXIETY, SEPARATION 1975-78; see EMOTIONS 1963-74
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1998/06/10

Allowable Qualifiers
Loneliness Preferred
Homesickness Narrower
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