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Gift Giving MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Gift Giving
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.813.208
Unique ID
D037921
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D037921
Scope Note
The bestowing of tangible or intangible benefits, voluntarily and usually without expectation of anything in return. However, gift giving may be motivated by feelings of ALTRUISM or gratitude, by a sense of obligation, or by the hope of receiving something in return.
Entry Term(s)
Financial Contributions
Giftgiving
Gifts
Gifts, Financial
See Also
Altruism
Charities
Financial Support
Fund Raising
Public MeSH Note
2003; for GIFTS, FINANCIAL see FUND RAISING 1978-2002
History Note
2003; for GIFTS, FINANCIAL use FUND RAISING 1978-2002
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Revision Date
2002/10/31

Allowable Qualifiers
Gift Giving Preferred
Gifts, Financial Related
Gifts Related
Financial Contributions Related
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