Self-mutilation

Introduction: Self-mutilation

Description of Self-mutilation

Self-mutilation: The act of injuring one's own body to the extent of cutting off or permanently destroying a limb or other essential part of a body.
Source: MeSH 2007

Self-mutilation: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Self-mutilation:

• Self
• Mutilation

Self-mutilation as a Symptom

Self-mutilation (symptom): A condition which is characterized by self mutilation.

Self-mutilation (symptom): See Self-mutilation (symptom information).

More information on symptom: Self-mutilation:

• Self-mutilation

Terms associated with Self-mutilation:

Terms Similar to Self-mutilation:

• Self inflicted injury

Source: Diseases Database

Broader terms for Self-mutilation

• Wounds and Injuries
• Self-Injurious Behavior

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Self-mutilation

The following list attempts to classify Self-mutilation into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Disorders of Environmental Origin
  • Wounds and Injuries
    • Self Mutilation

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavior
    • Behavioral Symptoms
      • Self-Injurious Behavior
        • Self Mutilation

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