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Sex Determination Analysis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sex Determination Analysis
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.225.996
E05.200.996
E05.393.285.830
Unique ID
D012732
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012732
Annotation
do not confuse with SEX DETERMINATION PROCESSES which is establishment of sex at fertilization; SEX DETERMINATION BY SKELETON is also available
Scope Note
Validation of the SEX of an individual by inspection of the GONADS and/or by genetic tests.
Entry Term(s)
Sex Determination Technics
Sex Determination Techniques
NLM Classification #
WQ 206
See Also
Sex
Public MeSH Note
2011; see SEX DETERMINATION (ANALYSIS) 1998-2010, see SEX DETERMINATION 1963-1997
History Note
2011(1963)
Date Established
2011/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/23
Sex Determination Analysis Preferred
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