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Self Stimulation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Self Stimulation
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.775
F02.830.784
Unique ID
D012653
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012653
Annotation
human & animal
Scope Note
The act or process of inducing or increasing the level of arousal in oneself. It can be observed in various situations; for example, infants who are understimulated may explore their surroundings or babble to themselves.(https://dictionary.apa.org/self-stimulation accessed 12/30/2020)
Entry Term(s)
ICSS Intracranial Self-Stimulation
Intracranial Self Stimulation
Self-Stimulation
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(64)
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/12/02
Self Stimulation Preferred
Intracranial Self Stimulation Narrower
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