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Dissociative Identity Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Tree Number(s)
F03.300.500
Unique ID
D009105
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009105
Scope Note
A dissociative disorder in which the individual adopts two or more distinct personalities. Each personality is a fully integrated and complex unit with memories, behavior patterns and social friendships. Transition from one personality to another is sudden.
Entry Version
DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DIS
Entry Term(s)
Dual Personality
Multiple Identity Disorder
Multiple Personalities
Multiple Personality Disorder
NLM Classification #
WM 173.6
Public MeSH Note
2019; for MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES see DUAL PERSONALITY 1968-78
History Note
2019(1968)
Date Established
1979/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/07/02
Dissociative Identity Disorder Preferred
Dual Personality Narrower
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