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Puberty Suppression MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Puberty Suppression
Tree Number(s)
E02.906.250
N04.590.374.268.250
N05.300.361.250
Unique ID
D000097765
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000097765
Scope Note
A non-intensive, reversible medical intervention achieved by using compounds that mimic the actions of GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE (GnRH), which in turn slows or stops the physical changes associated with puberty such as the development of breasts or facial hair.
Entry Term(s)
Puberty Blocking
Public MeSH Note
2024
History Note
2024
Date Established
2024/01/01
Date of Entry
2023/07/26
Revision Date
2023/05/31
Puberty Suppression Preferred
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