46, XX Disorders of Sex Development (also known as 46, XX DSD, 46,XX Disorders of Sex Development): Congenital conditions in individuals with a female karyotype, in which the development of the gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical.

NIH MeSH · D058489Diseases

46, XX Disorders of Sex Development

Also known as46, XX DSD · 46,XX Disorders of Sex Development · 46,XX DSD · Female Pseudohermaphroditism · Female Pseudohermaphroditisms · Pseudohermaphroditism, Female · Pseudohermaphroditisms, Female

Definition

Congenital conditions in individuals with a female karyotype, in which the development of the gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical.

MeSH classification

  • C12.050.351.875.253.064
  • C12.200.706.316.064
  • C12.800.316.064
  • C16.131.939.316.064
  • C19.391.119.064

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Common questions about 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development

What does 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development mean in medicine?
Congenital conditions in individuals with a female karyotype, in which the development of the gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development known by any other names?
Yes. 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development is also referred to as 46, XX DSD, 46,XX Disorders of Sex Development, 46,XX DSD, Female Pseudohermaphroditism in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development sit in the medical classification?
46, XX Disorders of Sex Development falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.351.875.253.064, C12.200.706.316.064, C12.800.316.064). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058489) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗