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Sexology MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sexology
Tree Number(s)
F04.096.837
Unique ID
D044347
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D044347
Scope Note
This discipline concerns the study of SEXUALITY, and the application of sexual knowledge such as sexual attitudes, psychology, and SEXUAL BEHAVIOR. Scope of application generally includes educational (SEX EDUCATION), clinical (SEX COUNSELING), and other settings.
Entry Version
SEXOL
NLM Classification #
WM 620
Previous Indexing
Sex Disorders (1966-2003)
Sex Education (1968-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; see SEX 1991-2003
History Note
2004; use SEX 1991-2003
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2004/01/01
Sexology Preferred
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